Director, Workforce Development



Director, Workforce Development

Salary

$104,309.00 - $141,436.00 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Classified Management

Job Number

00977

Department

Professional Development Center

Opening Date

02/03/2023

Closing Date

3/5/2023 4:30 PM Pacific

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

HR Recruiter

Gustavo Chavez - guchavez@sbccd.edu

Work Days/Year

244

Mission Statement

SBCCD positively impacts the lives and careers of our students, the well-being of their families, and the prosperity of our community through excellence in educational and training opportunities.

Funding

THIS IS A CATEGORICALLY FUNDED POSITION. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS BASED ON CONTINUED FUNDING.

Job Description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job; however, any additional duties will be reasonably related to this class.

This is a full-time categorically funded position and is contingent upon the availability of funds and “life of the grant”.

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Economic Development and Corporate Training, the Director, Workforce Development is responsible for overseeing and managing the marketing, development and delivery of fee-based training programs, seminars and workshop and the customized contract education (credit and not-for-credit) programs offered through the Professional Development Center (PDC). This position is also responsible for managing the operation of the food safety management training programs, and ascertains the workforce training needs of the public and private sector employers in the geographical service area of the District.

The following duties are typical for this classification.

1. Ascertains the workforce training needs of the public and private sector employers in the geographical service area of the District by outreaching to the business community and working closely with various business sectors and industrial clusters.
2. Directs the development and marketing of short-term fee-based training programs, such as seminars and workshops, relevant to the human capital development needs of regional employers.
3. Provides outreach to the business community and work closely with the training needs of the employers in the geographical service area.
4. Researches, develops and submits training and grant proposals in order to secure funding and to offer workforce development programs and services to the regional employers.
5. Manages, monitor, oversees, and maintains compliance of the grant funded programs, services, specifications, and budget accounts.
6. Directs the marketing efforts and recruitment of incumbent workers and other training participants for the short-term fee-based and customized contract education (credit and not- for-credit) programs.
7. Plans, develops, markets, organizes and directs the operation of the Food Safety Management training programs offered by the PDC.
8. Directs and oversees the delivery of all training programs and student support services for programs offers at the PDC and at the employer or community sites.
9. Provides supervision for the trainers and clerical support staff directly related to the
Workforce Development programs offered through the PDC.
10. Directs and oversees the registration, fee collection, records management and account management functions of the training programs offered.
11. Generates adequate funds through contracts and grants to fully support the continuation of the program and other direct and indirect expenses related to the fee-based training and customized contract education programs.
12. Prepares, administers, and monitors and recommends budgets for training programs and grant projects.
13. Plans, implements, and maintains compliance with the work plan objectives, activities and deadlines of all federal and state grants received. Provides all quarterly and annual narrative reports.
14. Serves as the District representative to all required local, regional and state-wide committees and meetings.
15. Anticipates, prevents and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries, conflicts and complaints.
16. Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

  • Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a contract education program.
  • Principles and practices of administering and monitoring grants.
  • Grant regulations and requirements including restrictions and financial reporting
  • requirements.
  • Principles and practices of program development and administration. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles and practices of project management.
  • Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Procedures, processes and programs utilized by community colleges’ Economic and
  • Workforce Development Program.
  • Workforce training programs in a public college environment.
  • Principles and practices in the development and implementation of marketing strategies.
  • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations relating to economic and workforce development programs.
  • Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases.
  • Methods and techniques of data collection, research, and report preparation.
  • Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Ability to:

  • Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive contract education program. Plan and organize seminars, training, and activities.
  • Create and maintain project budget from overall financial plans through the use of computer base spreadsheets.
  • Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff and participate in the selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of staff.
  • Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives, and procedures for assigned area.
  • Gather and analyze data and situations and make appropriate decisions.
  • Manage multiple programs, projects or grants simultaneously and be sensitive to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive, concise, clear oral and written reports and presentations.
  • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
  • Interpret and apply California Education Code, Title 5, federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations as it relates to the position.
  • Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and personnel, including those with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, fairness and honesty in all aspects of the performance of duties.
  • Provide leadership based on ethics and principles as they relate to grant management functions and operations.
  • Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines

Education/Training:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work preferably in business or public administration or a related field.

Required Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in economic and workforce
development programs, including two (2) years of related project/program management,
administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Special Requirements:
1. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends.
2. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Preferred Experience:
1. A Master’s degree in business or public administration.
2. Experience in the development and coordination of Employment Training
Panel (ETP) programs offered at community colleges.
3. Experience in the working with the Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
and/or the Workforce Development Department (WDD).

Desired Qualifications:
1) 4 years experience working at a Community College. 
2) 3 years experience working with grants. 
3) 1 year experience working with California state grant reporting. 
4) 3 years management experience.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Physical Demands and Working Environment


The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.


Employment Requirements


The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements:

  • Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.
  • Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement)
  • Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment
  • Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details). 

 Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District’s Administrative Procedures and Board Policies.

You have medical, dental and vision plans from which to choose coverage.  You may cover yourself, spouse or domestic partner and eligible children. Coverage is effective on the first of the calendar month following your date of hire.  

HEALTH CARE
Medical Benefits - You may choose between five medical plans:
  • Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO (offered at no cost)
  • Anthem Blue Cross California Care HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente $10 HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente $30 HMO 
Dental Benefits – You may choose between two dental plans: 
  • DeltaCare USA HMO (offered at no cost)
  • Delta Dental PPO.
Vision Benefits – Vision coverage is provided through EyeMed (offered at no cost)

CASH IN LIEU BENEFIT
The district offers a taxable $250 monthly stipend to a benefits eligible employee who waives medical coverage under SBCCD's group plan because that employee has other group coverage (e.g., a spouse's plan, parents' plan, or other employer's plan).

LIFE INSURANCE
Term Life and Accidental, Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance – The district provides a $50,000 basic term life insurance policy and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policy.  The district pays the full cost of this coverage.  Coverage is automatic and effective on the first of the month after your date of hire. Employees are also provided opportunity to enroll in optional term life and AD&D policies for themselves as well as spouse/domestic partner and children.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT PLANS
The district partners with American Fidelity to administer the district's voluntary benefit plans which include:
  • Disability insurance
  • Cancer insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts 
PRE-TAX RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN – As a district employee, you have two voluntary retirement savings plans available to you, which allow you to invest pre-tax dollars to supplement your CalPERS Retirement Plan benefit. They are a 403(b) plan or 457(b) plan.
 
You may participate in one or both of the plans.  Each is governed by a different section of the IRS Code resulting in different rules and provisions. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the districts third party administrators for all retirement savings plans. 

RETIREMENT PLANS
CalPERS Retirement Plan – The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on members' years of service, age, and final compensation.  Full-time employees in non-academic positions appointed for at least six months, or part-time employees working at least 50% and appointed for at least one year, are automatically enrolled in the CalPERS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories: Classic or PEPRA.  For more information on CalPERS: www.calpers.ca.gov       

Classic Membership                     Retirement Formula        Employee Contribution %
CalPERS member prior to 1/1/13          2% at age 55                      7% of base bay
PEPRA Membership
CalPERS member on or after 1/1/13     2% at age 62                      7% of base pay
 
 
CalSTRS Retirement Plan – The California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on a member's years of service, age and final compensation. Full-time employees appointed to academic positions are automatically enrolled in the CalSTRS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories.

                                                            Retirement Formula    Employee Contribution %
CalSTRS member prior to 1/1/13               2% at age 60              10.25% of base bay
CalSTRS member on or after 1/1/13          2% at age 62              10.205% of base pay
 
 

 

Agency
San Bernardino Community College District
Address
550 E Hospitality Lane
Suite 200
San Bernardino, California, 92408
Phone
909-388-6950