Director of Trades and Experiential Learning

Summary

The Director of Trades and Experiential Learning providesoperational leadership and strategic oversight for complextechnical workforce programs, experiential learning initiatives,and employer partnerships. Designed to meet expanding industrydemand, this role ensures operational excellence, program quality,and regulatory compliance across diverse trade disciplines andwork-based learning pathways—including apprenticeships,pre-apprenticeships, and internships. The Director bridges the gapbetween academic programming and industry needs by facilitatinghigh-impact employer engagement, managing specialized grants, andleading state-of-the-art facility operations.

Reports to: Executive Director of the Center for Workforce Development

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Travel to otherLCCC sites, partner locations in Lehigh, Carbon and SchuylkillCounties, and industry events required . (The standard work week isMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Exempt professionals,are expected to maintain a flexible schedule to ensure allresponsibilities and collegiate needs are met, including occasionalwork outside of core business hours.)

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Program Implementation

• Direct the planning, implementation, and continuous improvementof core trade and technical programs, including:
  • Electrician Certificate
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Fiber Optics
  • MC3 TradesFutures
  • Specialized biotechnology manufacturing programming (e.g., EliLilly manufacturing initiatives)
  • Future technical workforce programs
• Maintain high standards of program quality, student learningoutcomes, and operational responsiveness to evolving marketdemands.
• Works with content experts to develop curriculum forprogramming.

Experiential Learning & Work-Based Pathways

• Oversee the strategic expansion, coordination, andadministrative documentation of all Apprenticeship,Pre-Apprenticeship, and Internship programs.
• Direct the administration and execution of work-based grants,including the School-to-Work Grant initiative.
• Track compliance, participant progress, and credentialattainment across work-based learning tracks.

Instructor Recruitment & Supervision

• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and mentor instructional staffand adjunct faculty across technical disciplines.
• Ensure instructors maintain current industry certifications,adhere to instructional standards, and deliver high-qualitytechnical curricula.

Facility, Laboratory & Equipment Management

• Oversee trade labs, technical equipment, specialized tools, andlearning spaces to support hands-on instruction.
• Develop capital equipment plans, manage lab supply inventories,and maintain modern technical training environments.
• Enforce institutional and regulatory safety standards (OSHA,EPA, local/state codes) across all training labs and instructionalfacilities.

Employer Engagement & Industry Partnerships

• Serve as the primary liaison to industry partners, tradeunions, and corporate stakeholders to align programming withregional workforce needs.
• Cultivate strategic employer relationships to expandinternship, apprenticeship, and graduate placementopportunities.
• Lead advisory committee meetings to gather industry feedbackfor continuous curriculum alignment.

Grant Management & Compliance

• Manage state, federal, and private workforce developmentgrants, ensuring full execution of deliverables, reporting, andfiscal compliance.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance for state-registeredapprenticeship programs and relevant certifying bodies.

Sales & Revenue Generation

• Proactively identify, target, and secure new employer clientsfor workforce training programs.
• Meet or exceed established revenue and sales goals.
• Develop and deliver customized sales presentations, proposals,and training solutions.
• Maintain and manage a robust sales pipeline, tracking allactivity and outcomes.
• Negotiate pricing and service agreements in collaboration withleadership.
• Outreach, sales, and travel, to tri-county region - Lehigh,Schuylkill, and Carbon.

Employer Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers acrosskey industry sectors.
• Serve as the primary external contact for workforce traininginquiries and partnerships.
• Conduct ongoing outreach to assess employer workforce needs andskills gaps.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction to promote repeatbusiness and long-term partnerships

Market Intelligence & Program Alignment

• Gather and communicate employer feedback and labor markettrends to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program staff to inform the development of newtraining offerings based on employer demand.
• Support the launch of new programs by securing employerparticipation and enrollments.

Community Representation & Outreach

• Represent Workforce Development at industry events, job fairs,chambers of commerce, and networking events.
• Promote training programs and services to increase visibilityand market presence
• Establish relationships with economic development organizationsand industry groups

Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Track sales activity, revenue generation, and employerengagement metrics
• Prepare regular reports on pipeline development, closedbusiness, and market trends
• Contribute to strategic initiatives to expand workforceofferings and employer partnerships.

Program Oversight and Administration

• Works collaboratively with internal teams to support thedevelopment of new programs.
• Manages the hiring of workforce faculty and trainers.
• Builds career pathways by connecting skills/workforce programswith credit programs, creating seamless transitions forstudents.
• Coordinates employer advisory committees to ensure programsremain aligned with industry needs; participates in programevaluation and compliance reporting in accordance with state andinstitutional policies.
• Manages grants and serves as point of contact for grants inthese areas.

Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Leadership

• Provides strategic oversight for all apprenticeship andpre-apprenticeship initiatives within area of responsibility.Develops, registers, and maintains apprenticeship programs inpartnership with employers and regulatory agencies. Completes andsubmits Registered Apprenticeship applications and relateddocumentation in compliance with state and federalrequirements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technicaltrade field combined with an advanced degree, or relevant industry-recognized certifications/master-level tradelicenses.

Certifications

• Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PAChild Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting)

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsibleadministrative or leadership experience in higher education, vocational/technical training, or industry workforcedevelopment.
• Proven track record of managing technical education programs,trade lab environments, and industry-aligned training facilities(e.g., Electrical, Facilities Maintenance, Fiber Optics, orAdvanced Manufacturing).
• Demonstrated experience designing, coordinating, anddocumenting registered Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships,Internships, and MC3 TradesFutures or School-to-Work programs.
• Significant experience building and maintaining strategicpartnerships with regional employers, trade unions, universitypartners, and economic development agencies.
• Successful track record of executing, tracking, and maintainingcompliance for state, federal, and private workforce grants.
• Experience recruiting, evaluating, and supporting full-time andadjunct technical faculty or instructional staff.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, EPA standards, andinstitutional safety policies governing technical training labs andindustrial equipment.
• Knowledge of stackable credentials, non-credit to creditpathway mapping, and industry-recognized credentialing bodies.
• Strong operational capacity with experience in budgetdevelopment, revenue expansion, facility management, and capitalequipment planning.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills toeffectively bridge academic affairs, workforce development, andexternal corporate leadership.

Physical Demands

Ability to effectively communicate, perceive, and exchangeinformation with colleagues and stakeholders.

Operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls using hands,arms, or adaptive equipment.

Ability to safely lift, transport, or move objects up to 15 lbsregularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Vision capabilities sufficient to view screens, read printedmaterials, and observe work environments (with or without assistivedevices).

Work Environment and Conditions

This is a full-time, on-site position at Lehigh Carbon CommunityCollege. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required forevents, classes or partnerships. Moderate noise level in office andclassroom environments. Travel to other LCCC sites, partnerlocations in Lehigh, Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, and industryevents required.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental andretirement plans.
• Professional development and continuing educationopportunities.

LCCC Internal candidates must apply within 15 days of posting.