Description

Job Announcement
Position Information

Position Title
Program Director - Career and Technical Programs

Campus
Elizabeth

Department
Center for Economic & Workforce Development

Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct
Full Time

Exempt or Non-Exempt

Regular,Temporary, or Grant
Regular

General Description
Develop and manage technical occupational training programs offered by Continuing Education and Workforce Development. Programs include grant funded initiatives and tuition-based programs. Lead the development, scheduling, and logistics of occupational training programs, recruit instructors, and work with vendors as required. Monitor student participation and progress. Provide funders with appropriate information and reports.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
• Responsible for developing and maintaining technical occupational training programs and continuing education programs that meet the demand of local businesses and result in the attainment of industry-valued credentials for students. Industry sectors include, but are not limited to IT, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics and Distribution, and Finance.
• Assist in making recommendations resulting from diagnostic activities; implement the scheduling and orientation of new students.
• Set program educational standards and goals and establish the policies and procedures required to achieve them.
• Implement all programmatic operations and fiscal oversight.
• Coordinate the activities of all p/t and f/t staff assigned to the program and advise staff on program structure and activities to support program objectives.
• Coordinate referral process with management and referring agencies to meet contractual obligations.
• Compile and submit all required program information to MIS staff.
• Schedule all on and off campus activities related to program implementation.
• In conjunction with staff, monitor student attendance, punctuality, barrier reduction and needed support services. Participate in individual student conferences as necessary.
• Prepare monthly reports on staffing, recruitment, student progress, placement, and program completion, as required.
• Liaison with funders regarding program monitoring and program reports. Prepare program reports using required reporting systems
• Outreach to employers in program industry sector for job development opportunities and coordinate student job search activities with other college Job Development staff
• At all times exercise professionalism and confidentiality with staff and students.
• Other duties as required.

Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree required.

Experience
Minimum requirement of 5 - 10 years' experience with development and implementation of workforce development and/or technical training programs, and local, state, or federal programs. Proposal writing experience preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required
• Interpersonal, organization and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with MS office products including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with a diverse external community and a diverse campus community.
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, the general public, faculty, and other staff members.
• Must be a "quick study" in order to quickly grasp knowledge of policies and procedures relating to every aspect of student services that a prospective or current student may utilize.
• Ability to take required initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to remain discreet with student and staff information.
• Flexibility of schedule

Physical Demands and Work Environment
• This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.

Salary
$65,000

Additional Information
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment
Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Mandatory overtime is required throughout the year, especially at peak times. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
06/23/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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6. * How do you decide which tasks take priority when organizing a complete project?
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7. * Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Effective September 1, 2011, the "New Jersey First Act" contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees. Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey?
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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (official due upon hire)

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