Regional Program Director – Construction Trades
Education/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related trade, technical, or education field required
Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience at the postsecondary level, preferably in a career/technical or proprietary school environment.
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a skilled trade (e.g., Electrical, HVAC/R, Welding, Construction, or related field).
Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the assigned campus.
Bilingual in Spanish and English (written, read, and verbal), preferred.
Current license/certifications in a construction or building trades field (e.g., state Electrical or HVAC/R license, Welding certifications, NCCER, OSHA, EPA).
Primary Areas of Responsibility
Program Leadership and Outcomes
Meet or exceed established regional targets for trades programs, including retention (70% or budget goal), course success, certification pass rates (sit, pass, and certification benchmarks), placement, and graduation.
Monitor daily/weekly enrollment and persistence trends for trades programs across campuses and implement corrective action plans when benchmarks are not met.
Coordinate with campus leadership to ensure adequate course offerings, lab sections, and faculty coverage that support student progression.
Student Retention and Support
Oversee campus-level processes for monitoring trades student attendance, engagement, and early-alert indicators, ensuring timely outreach and follow-up.
Support faculty and student services staff in implementing retention strategies specific to trades students (e.g., lab tutoring, safety, or skills bootcamps).
Review withdrawal and failure data by course, instructor, and campus to identify root causes and recommend interventions.
Curriculum, Accreditation, and Assessment
Ensure trades curricula, syllabi, course outlines, and lesson plans align with approved program outcomes, contact hours, and institutional policies.
Lead or coordinate curriculum revisions for trades programs, including adoption of new technologies, tools, codes, and industry standards.
Ensure program operations, personnel, facilities, and curriculum comply with institutional, state, accrediting, and programmatic regulatory bodies relevant to trades education (e.g., OSHA, NCCER, or similar, where applicable).
Faculty Hiring, Supervision, and Development
Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and selection of trades faculty in collaboration with campus leadership and Human Resources.
Provide orientation and ongoing training for new and continuing trades faculty, including classroom/lab observations and feedback.
Coordinate monthly program meetings (regional or campus-based) with trades faculty to review curriculum, retention, safety, lab procedures, and program outcomes.
Monitor and support completion of annual professional development plans for all trades faculty, ensuring appropriate in-service and industry-relevant training.
Benefits
Medical Coverage - Including additional options HSA, FSA, and Dependent Health Care
Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage
12 Paid Holidays / Paid Time Off / Paid Volunteer Day
401[k] with 50% Employer Matching
Short-Term Disability
Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance
Options for Growth Opportunities / Education Assistance and Professional Development
No Cost Benefits: Group Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Talent Referral Program
TicketsatWork - Discount Entertainment Program
Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday (available to full-time employees after two years)