Director, Workforce Development

Basic Function

Under administrative direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor, Economic and Workforce Development the Director of Workforce Development Programs provides leadership and is responsible for the development, coordination, planning, and supervision of fiscal and instructional support for Workforce Development programs and initiatives.

Representative Duties

Provides vision and expertise for career education programs; manages workforce development funding sources including the Strong Workforce Program, Carl D. Perkins, Adult Education, and others as appropriate to insure appropriate allocation, compliance, planning, accountability and reporting. Markets the College and career education programs to the College community and the general public. Included may be presentations to faculty and staff, coordinating planning meetings with academic and industry partners, and engaging in discipline-specific planning discussions. Reviews, assesses and evaluates assigned programs and services; recommends and implements approved plans and policies to facilitate and improve outcomes, operations and programs within areas of responsibility. Researches and seeks out new funding opportunities. Develops, implements, and monitors grant and other categorical strategic plans and budget reports; establishes goals and activities, evaluates program outcomes, and exercises judgment in determining and implementing changes to achieve program objectives. Develops, implements, and monitors annual plans and budgets expenditures for assigned career education categorical funds.
Participates in workshops, meetings, and conferences at the district, local, regional, and state levels as appropriate to the assigned areas of responsibility. Hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the work performance of assigned personnel.
Performs other related activities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in a career education related area of study
• Five years of full-time experience or the equivalent in the administration of educational programs, including at least one year of demonstrated leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic culture, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees

Knowledge & Abilities:

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Knowledge of relevant State and Federal codes, statutes, and regulations that govern California community college student developmental and instructional services.Knowledge of Principles leadership and management principles and techniquesKnowledge of the mission and philosophy of the California community college system
• instructional programs
• regulations and policies
• principles of employer- employee relationsKnowledge of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal reportingKnowledge of computer operations/data processing systems ABILITY TO: Ability to work as a part of a management team dedicated to collaboration and the goal of integrating instruction and student affairs as a way to create and maintain a supportive student-learning environmentAbility to exercise group leadership skills which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem-solvingAbility to effectively communicate orally and in writingAbility to demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students and personnel, including those with physical or learning disabilities.Ability to manage comprehensive sources of funds in excess of $8 million annuallyAbility to apply legal and policy provisions/regulations to various problems consistently and correctlyAbility to establish and maintain cooperative and helping working relationships with students, staff, and others in the course of work
• SALARY RANGE $ 124,831.02 - $ 176,382.96 annually Maximum Entry Level Salary: $131,150.59 annually SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled
• but those received by September 28th, 2026, are assured consideration
• The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point
• Completed application packet MUST include: Completed Online Application for Employment form Current resume Letter of interest (Cover Letter) Copy of legible transcripts List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading
• This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant
• Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI)
• A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application
• Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements
• EEO Plan 2021-2024 Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity
• The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices
• Discrimination Free Work Environment The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States
• Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Kern Community College District is Steven Rosales.