The City University of New York · 2 months ago
Director of Workforce Development & Apprenticeship Programs (Revised)
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Director/Executive
$92K/yr - $122K/yr
8+ years expThe City University of New York is committed to bridging the economic and educational opportunity gap for students. The Director of Workforce Development & Apprenticeship Programs will oversee the development and management of technology programs and registered apprenticeships, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering partnerships to enhance student job placements.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead BMCC’s ACE Technology and Apprenticeship department ensuring all courses and programs meet performance milestones and current labor market standards
Engage with technology business leaders to ensure courses and training programs are aligned with current and future labor market needs including certifications and establish meaningful partnerships that provide ongoing apprenticeships and work experiences for students
Serve as liaison from BMCC between the Adult Continuing Education (ACE) department, NYS Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, unions, and trade associations regarding apprenticeship matters
Drive programmatic improvement using employer feedback, student feedback, programmatic learnings, and grow the program team’s industry expertise and content-specific knowledge
Collaborate with college departments to generate articulation agreements, credit for prior learning, and co-listing courses
Create new technology training programs that result in industry-recognized credentials
Ensure all programming is in compliance with industry, state, and CUNY standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience
Preferred
Proven success in managing and scaling grant-funded workforce development or education programs, including meeting key performance indicators and achieving financial targets
Knowledge of and direct experience with NYS Registered Apprenticeship programs
Demonstrated deep knowledge of current technology landscape, including essential certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, PMP, or equivalent high-level technical credentials) and demonstrable proficiency in relevant programming languages and platforms (e.g., Python, Java, cloud environments like Azure/GCP, or modern DevOps toolchains)
Must have established employer relationships in the tech field in NYC
Experience with managing budgets and grants
A bachelor's degree in a technology related field
A master's degree in management or STEM field
5 years of direct experience teaching technology or apprenticeship programs
Proven ability to increase enrollments in tuition-based certificate programs
Proven ability to receive awarded grants for continuing education or workforce programs
Proven ability to work collaboratively with business/industry partners for student apprenticeship and internship opportunities
Benefits
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Company
The City University of New York
The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Griffin
Partnership Specialist, CUNY Service Corps
Doriane Gloria
Sr. Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
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