Career Technical Training Manager

About the Role

Directs staff engaged in providing career technical education training for all students, ensuring departmental programs and standards meet all DOL, PRH, Center, and Bizzell requirements. Ensures instruction is rigorous and relevant, and collaborates with academic instructors to provide applied academics in trade. Works with the work-based learning coordinator and career transition readiness staff to place students in work-based learning and permanent employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and administration of the CDSS plan.
• Helps establish, implement, and ensure the approved curriculum is being taught.
• Develops and implements CTST projects and other work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for students.
• Provides direct supervision to the CTST supervisor and WBL coordinator.
• Promotes center-based and work-based learning opportunities for students through direct supervision of the WBL Coordinator.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned CTT program staff.
• Conducts and documents classroom observations.
• Recommends the hiring and retention of certified instructors.
• Ensures the safety, health, and security of students, staff, and property.
• Develops and implements programs to promote attainment of CTT completions, credentials, and job placement to assure attainment of OMS goals.
• Prepares and controls budget in cooperation with the Career Development Director and F&A Director, ensuring an adequate supply of materials to support programs.
• Monitors student progress on Electronic Training Achievement Records (STARS).
• Ensures proper records on students’ progress, attendance, etc., are kept by instructors to meet Job Corps credential requirements.
• Evaluates performance data on student progress and makes data-based decisions to promote higher levels of student achievement.
• Updates the Occupations Report weekly to inform OA of slot availability.
• Promotes compliance with the center’s Standards of Conduct system to recognize and document student behavior in collaboration with the Student Personnel Manager and individual counselors.
• Participates in scheduling and recommends adjustments to class size aligned with DOL and company requirements.
• Ensures adequate coverage for instructional staff during absences through the utilization of substitute(s) or conducting class, as permitted.
• Ensures instructional staff assists students in developing and updating short- and long-term goals through the use of the PCDPs/PARs.
• Demonstrates and abides by Bizzell’s core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success standards through ongoing participation in evaluations of student progress.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Holds regular staff meetings at least twice a month, documents meetings, and submits documentation to the Center Director.
• Promotes and participates in PRH-mandated staff training.
• Conducts and documents quality assurance audits and self-evaluations to ensure program quality and integrity.
• Monitors data center reports related to vocational performance including OMS, CTTRC, and placement outcomes.
• In collaboration with the BCL, ensures an active Center Industry Council and analyzes LMI data related to geographic areas where students are returning, making necessary recommendations for vocational changes.
• Evaluates personnel under their management and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases.
• Works toward meeting performance management goals.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Effective Communication: Presents information clearly and concisely, confirming correct interpretation. Demonstrates high communication skills both written and verbal for facts and ideas. Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens.
• Organization of Work: Action-oriented, handling multiple projects with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving. Implements time management, task allocation, and priority assignment. Shows attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills. Abides by Bizzell’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy. Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships.
• Leadership & Management: Exceptionally manages and leads staff from diverse backgrounds. Committed to staff development and success. Mission-oriented with a strategic vision. Motivates staff and provides coaching/feedback.

Requirements

• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic functions, email, internet, and programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• High level of leadership, management, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of trade education and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to three years of related experience and/or training.
• One to two years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education, certifications, credentials, and related experience in career technical training.
• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state where the Center is located, or accredited by a professional trade organization. For NTC, certification by a union, trade organization, or national trade certifying organization (RO may waive if the Center cannot hire certified instructors, but candidates must pursue certification).
• Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, and listen.
• Occasionally required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, taste, or smell.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision capabilities include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Noise level can vary from moderate to loud.