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Inside Higher Ed · 4 weeks ago

Director, Municipal Education and Training Pathways, City College for Municipal Employment (CCME)

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$72K/yr - $119K/yr

4+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Director for Municipal Education and Training Pathways at City College for Municipal Employment (CCME). This role involves leading the development and expansion of educational pathways that prepare individuals for high-demand municipal careers, ensuring alignment with workforce needs and maintaining collaboration among various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development, refinement, and expansion of credit and noncredit CCME education and training pathways in response to City workforce needs

Collaborate with faculty, department chairs, Workforce Development, CCME leadership, and City hiring departments to design curriculum, competencies, and course sequences aligned with targeted municipal roles

Identify existing CCP programs that can be adapted for CCME use and guide the creation of new offerings where gaps exist

Ensure pathways support stackable credentials and alignment between noncredit training and credit-bearing opportunities

Oversee the development and implementation of course schedules for all CCME pathways

Generate CRNs and build CCME courses in Banner with accurate and consistent CCME coding, attributes, and configurations

Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, and assignment of qualified faculty for all CCME courses

Ensure timely submission and processing of C-forms and related documentation so CCME-affiliated faculty are compensated promptly

Provide onboarding, training, and ongoing communication to faculty to align expectations and ensure consistent delivery across pathways

Support non-credit CCME faculty to ensure appropriate and consistent use of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to structure course content, manage assignments, class participation, course grades and engage students with course materials

Collaborate with faculty to develop, refine, and evaluate curriculum, including lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials

Oversee acquisition of instructional materials, technology, manuals, and supplies in collaboration with Workforce Development and CCME staff

Serve as a key liaison to City hiring departments, employer partners, and internal CCP units to maintain alignment on program goals and outcomes

Use data and feedback to improve pathway structure, curriculum, and instruction

Maintain documentation and SOPs for pathway development, course creation, faculty processes, and instructional operations

Build and sustain strong working relationships with CCME leadership, Workforce Development, academic departments, and City partners

Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the success and expansion of CCME pathways

Qualification

Curriculum developmentInstructional designProject managementLearning management systemsData analysisDiversity awarenessMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, workforce development, public administration, organizational training, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution

At least 4 years of experience designing, delivering, or managing education/training programs in higher education, workforce development, adult education, or a related environment

Demonstrated experience working with faculty or instructors in curriculum development, course delivery, or program coordination

Experience developing or implementing course- or program-level assessments and evaluation tools

Strong understanding of effective instructional practices and research-based teaching and learning strategies

Project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously

Experience using technology to support instruction and training, including learning management systems or digital learning platforms

Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners

High level of organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including adult learners and individuals from varied academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort learning new platforms and systems (e.g., LMS tools, scheduling software, Banner)

Preferred

Master's degree in education, instructional design, educational technology, workforce development, or a related field

Experience teaching, training, or providing direct instruction to learners (secondary, adult, CTE, workforce, or community college settings)

Prior supervisory or instructor management experience, including recruitment, support, and evaluation of faculty/instructors

Experience designing or managing workforce training programs or employer-aligned pathways—particularly those tied to hiring pipelines

Background in developing or implementing competency-based education, stackable credentials, or credit/noncredit bridge pathways

Experience working in environments with collective bargaining agreements or unionized faculty

Experience collaborating with employer partners, government agencies, or public-sector stakeholders to design training or education programs

Familiarity with institutional systems such as Banner, learning management systems (Canvas, Google Classroom), and collaboration/project systems like SharePoint, Basecamp, or similar tools