Job Details

Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education

Position Number: 6989603
Location: Winsted, CT
Position Type: Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education

About CT State
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details
Posted: March 9, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: June 2026
Work Location: CT State Northwestern Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Position Summary
The Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education performs a full range of duties related to strategic development and delivery of occupational, non-credit certificates, and personal development programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. Workforce Development education includes short-term courses and certificate programs that lead directly to employment and professional development training for incumbent workers. Personal Enrichment programs include youth enrichment education and adult enrichment programs for lifelong learners. This position directs part-time and full-time program coordinators, part-time faculty and clerical support personnel in conducting research and needs assessment, program and instructional design, curriculum development, program implementation, and assessment of the quality of courses, workshops, seminars and other forms of non-credit instruction and training at a community college.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Chief Regional Workforce Development Officer or other manager on the campus, the Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education is accountable for development and
administration of workforce development, including Business and Industry services, and continuing education
programs for adult, youth and senior citizens in the College's service areas by effective performance in these
essential functional areas:

Key responsibilities include:

Research and analysis.
- Accountable for researching and analyzing the workforce development, incumbent worker and continuing education needs of learners in the College's service area.
Program design, development and delivery.
- Accountable for designing, developing and marketing workforce development and continuing education programs which meet the workforce, educational, recreational and training needs and interests of the communities served by the College within the realm of appropriateness and capabilities of the College.
Training, development and direction of staff.
- Accountable for providing an appropriately qualified staff and part-time faculty and for assuring their effective performance.
Budget and fiscal management.
- Accountable for management of financial resources and for the value of services provided with those resources.

Additional responsibilities include:

Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
Service on assigned committees and task forces
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in an appropriately related field with at least two (2) or more years of related experience and up to two (2) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Curriculum design in an adult learning environment.
Academic administration.
Marketing, business development, public relations or a related field.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with operational budget oversight, including determining profit margins of classes or programs.
Experience with establishing and sustaining innovative workforce programs that meet evolving community needs.
Experience with non-credit program curriculum development and scheduling, with emphasis on stackable credentials and certification pathways.
Experience supervising different levels of hourly and salaried employees.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range; $80,901-$86,320 approximate annual
Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Generous leave policies
Multiple retirement plan options
Comprehensive health insurance choices
Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions
To apply, submit:

A cover letter
A resume

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Important Notes:

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
Links to external resume sites are not accepted
Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process
After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening
Employment offers are contingent upon:

Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement
Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu.

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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