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Director of Continuing Education
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POSITION DETAILS
The Director of Continuing Education is a new role in Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE) at Bronx Community College. The Director will be a member of the leadership team of WDCE and will report to the WDCE Dean.
WDCE’s mission is to equip the greater BCC community with technical and professional skills to launch family-sustaining careers in support of the overall economic development of the Bronx. We achieve this by offering low- and no-cost training and certifications for community members and BCC students in high-demand sectors such as education, healthcare, green jobs, and IT. In addition, our Office of Career Development provides students with job-readiness and career-building services, as well as connections to internships and jobs.
To support WDCE’s vision for growth in the coming years, this Director will be pivotal in managing the fiscal operations of the division, developing robust systems and processes for these functions, creating SOPs and training staff, and ensuring we are able to plan in a sound yet ambitious way.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overseeing and driving strategic planning for budgeting, financial forecasting, and modeling, ensuring alignment with WDCE's goals and priorities.
- Leading the development of data collection frameworks and presenting insights on recruitment, retention, and employment outcomes to inform both operational decisions and long-term strategy.
- Managing the evaluation and implementation of technology solutions to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Designing, implementing, and ensuring adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key programs, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance.
- Leading the planning and execution of the TAP for Workforce rollout, ensuring seamless integration into WDCE operations.
- Cultivating and maintaining strategic relationships with key campus departments (Finance, Financial Aid, Registrar, Grants, HR) and CUNY Central to ensure smooth operations and resource alignment.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in driving operational excellence, solving complex challenges, and building scalable systems from the ground up. The Director will play a critical role in ensuring that WDCE can deliver on its mission effectively and sustainably in the Bronx.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree and eight years’ related experience required.
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HOW TO APPLY
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CLOSING DATE
The application deadline for this position is January 18, 2025.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.
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