What are the responsibilities and job description for the LATC- Training & Development Manager position at Lake Area Technical College?
At Lake Area Technical College (LATC), we take our mission seriously: superior, comprehensive technical education that changes lives and launches careers.
We’re seeking a Training & Development Manager to envision and lead the development and facilitation of a comprehensive faculty and staff professional development program, including for online teaching and learning. The manager will identify training needs and collaborate with subject matter experts, staff, and faculty to design opportunities for the LATC team to be the best at their craft.
Great candidates love to facilitate others’ learning and growth and are constantly challenging themselves to improve and know more. They are practical instructors and believe in the power of technical education. They thrive while working independently and as part of a team. They can manage multiple projects on deadlines and through interruptions and distractions. They are thoughtful in designing experiences that recognize learners’ expertise, availability, and needs throughout the calendar year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in education, training & development, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in teaching, training, adult education, instructional coaching, and/or learning design required.
- Experience teaching, supervising employees in a technical field, mentoring, or leading professional development programs.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Affinity for working with colleagues in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment to support students.
- Ability to analyze, resolve, and develop long-term solutions to a wide variety of complex issues.
- Bilingual a plus.
- National Career Readiness Certificate level Gold or higher a plus.
REPORTS TO: Dean of Academics
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop a comprehensive professional development program to foster continuous improvement, including effective instructional techniques to improve student outcomes and monitoring industry trends to align education with the workforce expectations.
- Coordinate faculty and staff orientation, on-boarding, and off-boarding programs.
- Lead new faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff mentorship programs.
- Interview and hire adjunct faculty as needed.
- Coordinate leadership training and team building experiences for all faculty, staff, and administration.
- Manage the instructor certification and credentialing process. Lead the Credential Committee.
- Plan professional development sessions aligned with the college’s strategic initiatives.
- Guide instructors in designing courses for on campus and online delivery and assist faculty with LMS technology usage.
- Observe faculty and provide constructive feedback to improve instructional methods on all modes of instruction including classroom, lab, and online.
- Contribute to the development of plans of improvement and guide and observe faculty as they meet the stated plan goals in collaboration with the Dean of Academics.
- Work with administrators, faculty, and staff to identify, assess, and adapt emerging research, practices, and technologies for improving the college’s results.
- Assist with institutional and program accreditation processes, curriculum design, new program development, student assessments, and data analysis.
- Other duties as assigned.
SALARY RANGE: $66,030 - $83,400, depending on qualifications. Highly competitive benefits package.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
210 day contract with salary and benefits set by the Watertown School Board.
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About Lake Area Technical College
Founded in 1965 as the first technical school in South Dakota, Lake Area Technical College offers comprehensive technical education in 31 high-demand fields. Lake Area Tech has been nationally recognized as a leader in technical education with a strong record of success:
- More than 2,600 current students
- 23,000 graduates
- 99% of graduates are employed or continuing education
- 84% of graduates live and work in South Dakota
- Aspen Prize Winner for Community College Excellence
www.lakeareatech.edu
Salary : $66,030 - $83,400
