Program Director, Construction Trades

Miami Dade College is now accepting applications for Program Director, Construction Trades. The Program Director, Construction Trades is responsible for the planning, organization, management, implementation, continuous review, and analysis of the project. This includes ensuring that the project complies with funder’s requirements, achieves objectives and outcomes, and is implemented successfully. 

What you will be doing:

• Oversees the development of construction trades programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Collaborates on curriculum development, job placement initiatives, and advisory board activities.
• Develops and implements initiatives to support student success, retention, and completion within construction trades programs.
• Oversees the maintenance and enhancement of facilities, labs, and equipment used for construction trades education.
• Represents the department and institution at community events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Prepares and submits reports to grantors, detailing project progress, outcomes, and overall status.
• Ensures compliance with College and funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identifies opportunities for program growth, innovation, and expansion to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry.
• Reviews and prepares materials for dissemination via articles, reports, presentations, etc.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates project staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience; or Master’s degree and three (3) years of related experience; including three (3) years of professional experience in the construction industry to include project management, plumbing, carpentry or other construction trades.
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.

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Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 164,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.