Interim Director, Career Technical Education
North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015253P
Location: Cypress College
Department: CC CTE & Grants
Percentage of Employment: 100%
Months of Employment: Temporary One-Year Term
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide leadership in the administration of CTE programs, including resource development and personnel management, in accordance with laws, regulations, District policy and collective bargaining agreements.

Design, execute and manage recruitment, marketing, and outreach strategies to promote CTE programs, and communicate career pathway programs and services to both internal and external stakeholders.

Promote and facilitate the growth, development, marketing, and administration of campus-wide CTE programs, including the development of advertising, promotional materials, and publications; conduct presentations; respond to constituents in a timely manner.

Design, develop, and implement program plans, goals, and objectives, including staffing, facilities, curriculum and educational philosophy; assure consistency of plans with other colleges and District plans.

Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budgets for assigned programs; monitor and control budget expenditures; direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports, records and files regarding programs, operations, and activities.

Direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive records, reports and files related to program employees, facilities, and activities; ensure the collection, recording and reporting of required student and program data.

Design, plan, and conduct outreach activities and serve as a liaison with local high schools, business/industry, chambers of commerce, and community agencies to promote CTE program enrollment and effectiveness.

Establish and maintain working partnerships with regional trade associations, workforce development agencies, and business/industry to identify emerging skills and hiring trends in CTE programs; work collaboratively with CTE programs and faculty to develop partnerships and a nexus with business/industry, and community-based organizations in the procurement of internship opportunities.

Establish and maintain effective communication with District and college administrators, faculty, and staff, to communicate and disseminate CTE information and coordinate program activities.

Direct and facilitate coordination and alignment of CTE and workforce development programs with local partners, adult education programs, district staff, and other colleges in order to enhance educational and career opportunities for students.

Train, supervise, evaluate, and direct the work of employees as assigned; participate in selection and hiring processes.

Collaborate with CTE faculty and deans to assess labor market data.

Establish and maintain strong, cooperative, and effective relationships with Student Services, faculty, counselors, academic deans, and other staff as required.

Organize, attend, or chair a variety of administrative and staff meetings as required; serve on committees and special projects as assigned; coordinate programs and services as appropriate with other District and college personnel.

Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to assigned programs; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Maintain an understanding of current ideas, research and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position, through continued study and participation in professional organizations.

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff, to address student achievement gaps, and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.

Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity-minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees.

Perform related duties as assigned.

In addition to the essential functions, the Director, Career Technical Education may participate in the development and administration of supplemental grants related to assigned programs.

Primary Purpose:

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Under the direction of a college Vice President or designee, this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and management duties related to the functions and activities of college Career Technical Education programs.

POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED

Working Relationships:

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Director, Career Technical Education maintains frequent contact with college and District administrators, faculty, staff and external agencies and institutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of California education code and requirements, including Title 5

Knowledge of research project policies, procedures and practices, including data
collection and analysis

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and
vocabulary

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance

Knowledge of appropriate software and databases

Knowledge of a shared governance model

Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project activities

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing with internal and
external diverse constituencies

Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to others

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements:

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a valid driver's license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver's License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Driver's License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post-secondary institutions. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Tentative interviews to take place on June 24, 2025. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified a few days prior.

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Minimum three (3) years of formal training, internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in education or a vocational field.

Management experience in postsecondary education.

Experience in developing, implementing, and managing Career Technical

Education programs, or any educational program development and administration in postsecondary education.

Experience with Career Technical Education programs.

Experience working with K-12 administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

Demonstrated experience managing CTE or workforce development grants or projects and monitoring grant outcomes.

Experience in marketing, public relations and outreach.

Demonstrated successful experience linking CTE programs and services to workforce development needs of business and industry.

Demonstrated successful experience using data, surveys, and student/community input to develop new and existing curriculum.

Demonstrated successful experience acquiring program or institutional resources and facilitating partnerships between local and regional business and industry groups and the campus community.

Effective writing, oral and research skills with experience in leading presentations and workshops.

Experience in shared governance in an educational setting.

High level of critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.

High professional standards and strong interpersonal skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated experience ensuring equity in the duties and areas of responsibility for this position and the ability to address the needs of diverse student and/or employee populations.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity-minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Working Conditions:

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; operation of a computer keyboard; travel to various locations; sitting or standing for extended periods of time (up to 3-4 hours); read a variety of printed materials and information on a computer screen for extended periods of time; ,repetitive use of upper extremities, fine finger manipulations, including hand coordination ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Salary Range: $120,703 - $152,142 Annually
Open Date: 05/28/2025
Close Date: 06/11/2025

Special Instructions Summary:

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

Work Schedule: District employees can apply for the Flexible/Hybrid Work Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.

Months of employment cannot exceed two years (24 months or less).

This is a temporary position subject to change in dates of employment; employment of over 6 months is eligible for limited employee benefits.

This position is grant funded and exists based on the availability of funds. Employment is contingent upon the continuous availability of funds.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment may need to submit official transcripts, as applicable, prior to the first duty day, and will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "N/A" (not applicable). Do not use terms such as "see resume" or "see attached".

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration.

Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the "Additional Transcripts" link when completing your application.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/8395

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