Director of Program Development & Continuing Education

Salary : $91,267.00 - $102,676.00 Annually
Location : Bremerton Campus, WA
Job Type: Administrative/Exempt
Job Number: 24-25-E29
Department: Workforce/Economic Development
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 4/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Director of Program Development & Continuing Education

Salary: $91,267 - $102,676

Classification: Administrative/Exempt

Reports to: Dean for Workforce & Economic Development

Olympic College is recruiting for a Director of Program Development & Continuing Education.The Director of Program Development and Continuing Education has primary responsibility for the identification, development, and advancement of new and existing Professional-Technical and Continuing Ed programs. The Director establishes process and guidelines while working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders toward the goal of effectively meeting workforce preparation needs in Kitsap and Mason Counties. The coordination of Workforce & Economic Development (WFED) outreach activities is an essential function of the position. The incumbent will work with the WFED Dean and the community and regional businesses to develop relevant programming, establish new partnerships and contracts, maintain the department budget, and increase enrollment and revenue. The Director will be responsible for the quality of training delivery and will oversee the work of instructors and contractors in order to successfully plan, develop and implement programming for the college's continuing and community education and training opportunities. This includes directing the planning, assessment, marketing, client management, proposal development, staffing, monitoring, and quality control across the service district.
Essential Functions

Program Development:

• Serve as institutional liaison between OC and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) for new program development and program modifications.
• Working with the Accreditation Liaison Officer, ensures compliance with state and Northwest Commission for Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) rules and guidelines.
• Assists with program review, maintenance, and closure analysis for all existing programs offered through OC.
• Actively work with internal (Vice President for Instruction, Deans, Faculty, Faculty Curriculum Committee, and the Instructional Program Planning and Review Committee) and external partners and stakeholders.
• Lead research on local and regional occupational data, forecasts, and projections for professional-technical programs.
• Make recommendations to the WFED Dean, academic deans and faculty regarding status or viability of pursuing new or existing programs.
• Serve on related college committees, to include regular representation on the Faculty Curriculum Committee and Instructional Program Planning and Review committee.

Program Eligibility:

• Assist the Dean in determining viable programs for Career Connect Washington and Career Launch.
• Respond to the Workforce Board's Program Performance Report including the Eligible Training Provider (ETP) list, and help to keep the ETP list updated for OC.
• Assist with I-BEST, and Veteran's proposals for SBCTC approval.

Outreach, Promotion, and Awareness:

• Work with WFED team to oversee outreach activities.
• Assist in the development and update of outreach materials for OC Professional-Technical programs and Workforce Development programs.
• Collaborate with other internal and external partners and stakeholders to achieve above.

Continuing and Community Education:

• Work with internal stakeholders across the college district as well as external stakeholders to plan and offer new and existing continuing and community education classes and programs.
• Work with the WFED Dean and external stakeholders to assess client training needs and develop proposals for training solutions to provide customized training opportunities for business partners that align with department's revenue goals.
• Develop consistent policies and procedures for continuing and community education, customized training, and contract training across the college district.
• Direct the day-to-day programmatic operations including the identification, development, implementation, evaluation, and management of continuing and community education, customized training, and contract training programs.
• Prepare periodic statistics, financial reports, and evaluation summaries.
• Monitor training program quality including instructor qualifications, training design and delivery that is compatible for adult learners, current training methodologies and technologies, adequacy of facilities and tools, satisfaction, and transfer of skills to the workplace.
• Working with the Director of Workforce Grants, secure and manage state grants and programs such as the Job Skills Program.
• Recruit and contract with innovative and engaging course trainers, instructors, and facilitators.
• Analyze situations and conditions by use of gap analysis, modeling, Strengths/Weaknesses, Opportunities Threat analysis, and other methods.
• Facilitate budget management and program compliance with Olympic College policies and procedures.
• With the WFED Dean, develop a set of core outcomes for unit and measure and track annual performance against objectives.

Other:

• Participate in community events such as fairs, tradeshows, career expos, home and garden shows, or special seasonal events as a representative of the college as needed.
• Act as OC college representative on regional and state meetings and boards, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean for Workforce & Economic Development.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business/Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Workforce Development, Public Administration, Social or Human Services, or related field required.
• At least three years of experience in program oversight and budget management, and one year of staff supervision required. Equivalent education and experience that demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Knowledge or understanding of:

• Assess funding performance measures and develop education and training programming to maximize opportunities and sustain programs;
• Ongoing commitment to continuous improvement to include programs and practices;
• Analysis of current situation to support strategic vision;
• Be able to adopt a responsive, effective, and reasonable course of action;

• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Collaborate successfully with colleagues and staff in departments and agencies to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrate successful planning and organizational skills;
• Be flexible and adaptable;
• Be a good listener and problem solver;
• Exhibit initiative;
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Professional conduct that demonstrates commitment to the mission, values, and goals of Olympic College.
• Continuing and Community education programming.
• Washington state contract rules and regulations.
• Regional industries, businesses, and economic development partners.

Skilled in:

• Leadership including the ability to make sound decisions and delegate appropriately.
• Independent judgment and clearly communicating decisions consistently with individuals and groups within and outside the college.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, especially in presenting technical information to employees, students, and appropriate stakeholders.
• Excellent computer skills with competency and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent writing skills, high level organizational skills, able to initiate and take projects to completion.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Ability to:

• Interact according to the guiding principles of collaboration, open and honest communication, integrity, respect, and compassion.
• Intermediate level computer competency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Develop, support, and maintain collaborations and partnerships.
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds in an inclusive and participatory manner.
• Work in a team environment and with others in close proximity, and be committed to building an atmosphere of trust, competence, confidentiality, and positive service to the College and community.
• Work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects within close, overlapping and/or conflicting deadlines.
• Meet deadlines and prioritize a variety of projects and assignments requiring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work with a variety of working and leadership styles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business, Education, Marketing, or a closely related field.
• Experience within the Washington State Community & Technical College system.
• Familiar with the communities in Kitsap and Mason counties.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with ctcLink and CampusCE.
• 5 years' experience in a business or education setting that includes the responsibility for training other employees.
• Experience with community and continuing education.

Additional Information
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
This is a full-time exempt position scheduled to work Monday through Friday. The salary for this position is $91,267 - $102,676 annually, which includes a generous benefits package that includes the following.
Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, leave - vacation/sick/personal holiday, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.
Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.

• Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read ourEquity Statement). All applicants are required tosubmit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application

• Resume

• Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.

• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

EEO Statement
Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies:HRticket@olympic.edu. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education, Business/Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Workforce Development, Public Administration, Social or Human Services, or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least three (3) years of experience in program oversight and budget management, and one year of staff supervision?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience within the Washington State Community & Technical College system?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience with ctcLink and CampusCE?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have in a business or education setting that includes the responsibility for training other employees?

• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 5+ years

07

Do you have experience with community and continuing education?

• Yes
• No

Required Question