UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ

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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 programeducational standards and goals and establish the policies and procedures required to achieve them. • Implement all programmatic operationsand 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 programinformation to MIS staff. • Scheduleall on and off campus activities related to program implementation. • In conjunction with staff, monitor student attendance, punctuality, barrier reductionand needed supportservices. Participate in individual studentconferences as necessary. • Prepare monthlyreports 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: Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred 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. • Excellentcustomer service, oral and writtencommunication skills, includingability to communicate effectively with a diverseexternal community and a diverse campus community. • Valid driver's licenseand access to an automobile. • Must possess strong interpersonal skills to interacttactfully 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. • Abilityto take required initiative to solve problems. • Abilityto collaborate with others. • Ability to multi-taskin a busy environment. • Abilityto meet deadlines. • Ability to remain discreet with student and staff information. • Flexibility of schedule 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. 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. 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 ================================================================ 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.