CTE Short Term Training & Trades Education Coordinator

Position Summary

This position is a temporary 2‑year appointment with options for permanent placement, reassignment, or termination. The CTE Short‑Term Training and Trades Education Coordinator provides leadership and operational oversight for trades and workforce programs and rapid‑response short‑term industry trainings. The role combines program management, faculty supervision, program administration, curriculum development, scheduling, and extensive collaboration with regional employers, workforce agencies, and K‑12 partners to deliver industry‑aligned training that meets immediate and emerging labor‑market needs.

• Manage daily operations, scheduling, budgeting and safety compliance for multiple trades programs and short‑term trainings.
• Lead industry collaboration initiatives to identify workforce trends, secure advisory input and co‑develop training solutions with employers and trade associations.
• Coordinate recruitment and marketing efforts; develop promotional strategies and represent programs at career fairs and community events.
• Supervise faculty/instructors & staff; foster a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver short‑term trainings responsive to employer needs; ensure rapid deployment and marketing alignment.
• Oversee curriculum development and integration of industry standards and emerging technologies; teach selected courses each term.
• Build and sustain partnerships with employers, industry and educational partners, and workforce agencies; negotiate training timelines and site logistics.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, food safety, accreditor and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance with educational regulations, grant requirements (e.g., Carl Perkins) and state and federal standards.
• Oversee budgeting, procurement, and allocation of materials, technology, and staffing for program delivery.
• Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to tailor CTE offerings in response to regional demand.
• Track program outcomes using metrics such as enrollment, completion, employment rates and certifications; produce reports.
• Lead continuous program evaluation and improvement initiatives using feedback from industry and educational partners.
• Design, develop and update curriculum with input from industry and K‑12 partners to reflect current workforce trends.
• Implement work‑based learning experiences, training sessions and specialized short‑term programs that meet labor market needs.
• Coordinate internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing and mentoring opportunities through local business partners.
• Serve as point of contact for K‑12 districts, aligning secondary CTE pathways with post‑secondary or industry expectations.
• Facilitate dual and concurrent enrollment and articulation agreements between high schools, community colleges, and industry certification bodies.
• Provide technical support for K‑12 curriculum, ensuring sequential, standards‑aligned educational programming.
• Support college and career readiness initiatives, including organizing pathway fairs, outreach campaigns and student support services.

• Bachelor’s or BAS degree in Career and Technical Education and Leadership, Industrial Technology, Construction Management or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Consideration for candidates with AAS degrees and significant industry experience (more than 15 years) or Communication/Marketing degrees with relevant industry experience and training.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in trades/industry education, workforce training, program management and industry/trades recruiting/marketing.
• Teaching/training experience and curriculum development skills.
• Strong project management, communication and industry skills.
• Knowledge of workforce development, Career & Technical Education (CTE), and apprenticeship programs.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional delivery and industry credential alignment.
• Knowledge of budgeting, program operations and resource management practices.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, Perkins, accreditation and related compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of labor market trends, employer…