Manager, Career Technical Education

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

 

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by May 18, 2025.

Job Summary

Provides strategic organizational, operational, and managerial leadership to support career technical education (CTE) faculty and programs. Oversees day-to-day operations, including Perkins funding, specialized CTE facilities, accreditation compliance, advisory board coordination, CTE program policies, outreach and communications, student success initiatives, admissions processes, budgets, and supervision. Engages with industry, collaborates with high schools and community-based organizations, and develops automation solutions that improve program efficiency. Supervises and develops staff.

Essential Duties

1. Provides day-to-day oversight of CTE program operations, policies, and procedures. Ensures programs and materials are consistent with accreditation requirements and college policies and supportive of equitable access. Coordinates with faculty, staff, and external partners to address program needs and challenges.   Supports strategic outreach efforts to enhance enrollment, retention, and completion rates.  
2. Coordinates processes for Perkins eligibility and distribution in alignment with college priorities.  
3. Plans for and maintains industry-standard, future-facing CTE facilities in collaboration with instructors, industry professionals, students, and stakeholders.
4. Oversees compliance reporting processes to ensure all programs meet necessary accreditation standards. Assists CTE instructors in developing efficient systems to maintain documentation for accreditation requirements.  
5. Provides support and compliance for advisory boards. Tracks advisory board membership, meeting schedules, and documentation of minutes. Monitors advisory board agendas in relation to college priorities and accreditation standards.
6. Strengthens partnerships with industry leaders, high schools, and community-based organizations to support program growth and student success. 
7. Recruits, hires, orients, and staff. Evaluates staff performance and provides coaching and training to promote professional growth and enhance individual skills; rewards and recognizes employees; holds staff accountable and takes disciplinary action, as needed.
8. Evaluates and refines program prerequisites to align with industry requirements while minimizing unnecessary barriers.  Ensures transparency in restricted-entry admissions and works to reduce bias in selection processes.  Promotes cross-program prerequisite alignment.
9. Develops and implements automated workflows to streamline program operations including calculations, data visualization, and chatbots. Trains staff and faculty on the use of automation tools for improved efficiency. 
10. Manages multiple funding streams, including general funds, fees, and foundation accounts.  Assesses staffing needs, distributes resources equitably, and strategizes to address gaps.  Allocates resources effectively to meet program needs and operational goals. 

 

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Computer Skills, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, organizational leadership, or related field. 
• Three (3) years of experience in project management, systems design, and/or organizational change
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds in the College’s community, students, and employees, with a demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity.  
• Proficiency with digital office technologies, including automation tools: word processors, spreadsheets, and artificial intelligence. 
• Current driver’s license, insurance, and access to a reliable automobile for transportation to off-campus sites. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered on a year for year basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience engaging and facilitating communication among diverse stakeholders in the development and implementation of new systems
• Experience designing and implementing systems for equitable access and outcomes

 

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Public speaking, mediation, and written communication skills
• Project management and problem-solving skills 
• Gathering, processing, and analyzing data for program improvement
• Motivating, training, and developing high-performing teams 

Ability to:

• Anticipate needs and make data-driven decisions 
• Foster collaboration and sustain productive, respectful working relationships across departments
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners, high schools, and advisory boards

Knowledge of:

• Emerging digital tools, automation, and workflow optimization.  

 

Working Conditions and Important Information

 

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a computer terminal with occasional fieldwork. Visual eye strain and repetitive hand/wrist motion for data entry and keyboarding functions. Requires regular travel to off-campus locations for industry and school partnerships. Must be available for evening and weekend hours as needed to support program operations and events.

This position may be eligible for remote work on a hybrid basis. Any remote work requires prior approval and must comply with MHCC Remote Work policies and administrative regulations. Remote work must be within the states of Oregon or Washington.

Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation, sick and personal business or emergency leave; medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance; optional short-term disability insurance, optional life, optional AD&D; retirement through Oregon PERS, including generous employer contributions; tuition waiver plan and professional development funds; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). For more information about our benefits and wellness offerings, please visit our website here.