Director of Skilled Trades

Location : 1530 SSW Loop 323, Tyler

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 00595

Department: Continuing Studies - Administration

Opening Date: 07/02/2024

Number of Months: 12

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
Description

The Director of Skilled Trades is a full-time, 12-month position responsible to the Dean of the School of Skilled Trades and Continuing Studies (STCS). The Director provides oversight and management of all skilled trades and technical programs at TJC West. The Director will serve as the subject matter expert of skilled trades guiding new instructional technology adoptions, managing lab and classroom facilities, optimizing technology use in our classrooms and recommending new curriculum and programs to meet the workforce demands of our community. In addition, the Director will oversee apprenticeship and dual credit programs while assisting on various committees including facilities renovation and hiring committees.
Essential Functions and Duties

• Provide expert oversight and management for skill-based education and customized training programs offered within the School of STCS.
• Supervise and provide technical oversight for (1) instructional technology adoptions, (2) facilities planning and usage, (3) curriculum and programs, (4) labs and project management (5) apprenticeships, (6) dual enrollment programs.
• Serve on various committees to address the needs of our students, college and community.
• Manage the development of new educational centers at TJC West. Ensure the centers' optimal impact and use.
• Work collaboratively with the Dean and Director of Business and Industry Partnerships to foster and sustain employer partnerships while advancing the interests of TJC and TJC West within the community.
• Serve as technical advisor to skilled trades Staff, Faculty, Department Chairs and Dean.
• Assist with curriculum assessments, faculty evaluations and program reviews.
• Support appropriate faculty with resources to ensure quality training programs are delivered.
• Develop proposals and budget planning for industry-based programs within assigned oversight.
• Assist with student recruiting efforts through preview days, campus tours and client visits.
• Assist with local, state and federal grant development and execution, and coordinate award management with other departmental staff as necessary.
• Research and align innovative learning solutions program development to meet future industry workplace demands.
• Assist with the procurement, deployment and inventory management of equipment and instructional technology to ensure that it supports current and future programming requirements.
• Coordinate with the Tyler Chamber of Commerce, the Tyler Economic Development Council and Texas Workforce Commission agencies to implement initiatives to meet regional goals per TJC's strategic plan.
• Commits to the TJC Mission and exemplify character traits in keeping with our mission.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Dean of TJC West.
• Demonstrate industry/workplace experience in a manufacturing-based field with appropriate subject matter expertise in skilled production, electrical, mechanical or related manufacturing technologies.
• Subject matter expertise in developing, coordinating and implementing academic and training programs.
• Experience in fostering academic success among underserved, diverse student populations and clients of the College.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with team members and internal and external partners.
• Demonstrate analytical and research abilities including developing white papers and technical recommendation reports.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and apply project management skills and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work under pressure and within designated deadlines.
• Excellent consultative skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution in a technical or business field, or equivalent experience in business and industry.
• Five or more years of industry experience required.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master's degree in related field.
• Education and training experience in business and industry or in a higher education setting

Supplemental Information

Travel

• Must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

INSURANCE (Coverage fully or partially funded by the College)
Health Insurance
Health insurance will become effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment, provided that insurance enrollment forms are submitted. There are two plans for employees to choose from, both administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. With either plan, you have access to a network of over 10,000 medical and mental health providers in Texas. Both plans include a comprehensive prescription drug program through Optum Rx.

Employee's premium is fully funded by the College and State. Dependent premiums are funded 75% by the College and State, and 25% by the employee.

Basic Life Term Life Insurance
The State provides employees a term life insurance policy of $5,000 with $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment.

Long-Term Disability
This benefit is made available by the State and is fully funded by the College. Approved benefit pays 60% of insurance salary after 180-day elimination period. Benefits are paid until your return to work, reach full Social Security retirement age or are no longer considered disabled under the plan.

Optional Term Life Insurance
With this optional plan, employees may purchase one to four times their annual salary in life insurance. The College funds one times the annual salary premium not to exceed $120 annually.

OPTIONAL INSURANCE (Coverage fully funded by the employee)
Dental Insurance
Two dental insurance plans are available to full-time employees and eligible dependents.

Vision Insurance
The health insurance plan covers some vision and eye health services, but does not cover the cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Additional vision insurance is offered to full-time employees and eligible dependents to help offset those costs.

Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment
This optional benefit provides additional financial support when there is an accidental death or injury of a certain type.

Short-Term Disability
If claim is approved, this optional benefit pays 66% of monthly salary after a 30-day elimination period up to five months.

Cancer/Intensive Care Plan/Heart Plan/Accident Plan
Several optional plans are available to employees and eligible dependents through AFLAC.

Dependent Term Life Insurance
An optional term-life insurance policy of $5,000 with accidental death and dismemberment is available for all eligible dependents.

Tobacco User Premium
All participants enrolled in a Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health plan must be certified as a tobacco user or non-user. Tobacco users of any age - adults and minors - are charged the $30 tobacco user premium each month.

RETIREMENT
Retirement
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is provided and required for all full-time employees. Full-time faculty an eligible administrative employees may elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) as an alternative to TRS.

TJC Alternative Retirement Plan
The College contributes on a monthly basis 4% of a full-time employee's salary into an alternative retirement plan administered by TIAA-CREF. Additionally, if an employee contributes 1%, 2% or 3%, the College will make a matching contribution for a total of 6%, 8% or 10% respectively. Some vesting requirements will apply.

Tax-Sheltered 403(b) Plans
An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute up to the annual IRS maximum limitation in voluntary retirement savings to various approved vendors.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan
An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute to the annual IRS maximum limitation in this voluntary retirement savings plan.

HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE
Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue 8 hours per month per contract length, with a maximum accrual of 90 days.

Holidays

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Reduced Operations Periods

• Spring Break (5 weekdays)
• Thanksgiving Break (5 weekdays including Thanksgiving Day)
• Winter Break (7 to 12 weekdays)

PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Professional Development
The cost of tuition in selecting Continuing Education courses offered by the College may be covered under the Employee and Family Scholarship program. Additional professional development opportunities may be afforded to employees at no cost with prior supervisor approval.

Enrollment in TJC Credit Classes
The Employee and Family Scholarship, subject to availability of funds, is offered to full-time employees and their eligible dependents for applicable courses. The scholarship covers: Tuition (excludes out-of-district surcharge), General Education Fee, Student Life Fee, Health Services Fee, Registration Fee, Parking Fee, Distance Education Fee, Lab Fee and the College Preparatory Fee.

The Tuition Exemption program allows for the exemption of all tuition and fees for credit courses and approved non-credit courses for full-time employees meeting applicable guidelines.

OTHER BENEFITS
TJC Event Attendance
Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.
Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.

Library Use
Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.

Fitness Facility Use
Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.

Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.