Director of Workforce, Career, and Experiential Learning; PA)

Career Opportunities with Finger Lakes Community College

The Director of Workforce, Career, and Experiential Learning provides leadership and operational oversight for workforce development, career services, and career-connected experiential learning opportunities at Finger Lakes Community College. The Director collaborates with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to develop and implement innovative programs that prepare students for high-demand careers and support the region’s economic and workforce needs. Within the Academic and Student Affairs organizational structure, experiential learning in this role refers specifically to career-connected experiences such as internships, cooperative education, apprenticeships, and other forms of work-based learning.

This role advances the Academic and Student Affairs Division’s commitment to integrated learning pathways, experiential education, and partnerships that promote student success, community engagement, and regional vitality.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in education, workforce development, business administration, or a related field preferred.

Demonstrated progressively responsible leadership experience. Knowledge of career and technical education (CTE), career services, and applied learning best practices. Experience managing budgets and financial resources. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to build and sustain effective partnerships.

Experience developing workforce training programs in collaboration with industry partners. Familiarity with workforce funding models, apprenticeship programs, and employer partnerships. Knowledge of labor market trends, emerging workforce needs, and industry-recognized credentials. Experience in curriculum and/or academic program development. Knowledge of student retention best practices and strategies that promote engagement and academic success. Experience aligning workforce initiatives with strategic enrollment and student success goals.

Experience in a community college setting. Experience working within shared governance structures. Experience with grant implementation, compliance, reporting, and fiscal management. Experience managing external or grant-funded resources. Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and adjust budgets across a fiscal year and/or the life cycle of a grant. Experience preparing, interpreting, and analyzing statistical and performance reports.

• Develops and implements a comprehensive vision for workforce training and career development aligned with the College’s mission and strategic goals.
• Oversees the development and implementation of workforce and career training programs that respond to labor market needs, emerging industries, and employer demand.
• Provides leadership for applied learning initiatives including internships, cooperative education, service learning, undergraduate research, work-based learning, apprenticeships, and project-based learning.
• Supports alignment between workforce initiatives, academic programs, and regional economic development priorities.
• Ensures…