Vice President Workforce & Continuing Education

Position: Vice President for Workforce & Continuing Education

Position Information

• Position Title: Vice President for Workforce & Continuing Education
• Posting Category: Executive
• Salary Range: $128,836 - $206,138
• Number of Vacancies: 1

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid‑size, comprehensive institution, we are committed to delivering high‑quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever‑evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA / ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 23 days paid vacation
• Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan
• Receive paid basic life & long‑term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available
• Participation is required in mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b)
• Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available

Job Description

Reporting directly to the President and serving on the President's Cabinet, the VPWCE serves as the Chief Workforce Officer and leads strategy, partnerships, and institutional alignment for workforce initiatives. The VPWCE oversees the departments of Workforce Development academic programming; the Workforce Training Centers; Workforce & Continuing Education Operations; Adult Development & Literacy Programs; and Community Education and Personal Enrichment.

Additionally, the VPWCE will be the primary contact for regional employers, economic development offices, and chambers of commerce; will lead the design and delivery of fast‑track, customized training, seminars, and contract education for local businesses; and will lead the expansion of regional apprenticeship programs, student internships, and clinical placement pipelines.

The VPWCE will also collaborate closely with all members of the Cabinet, particularly with the Vice President for Academic Affairs to develop seamless pathways, stackable credentials, and prior‑learning credits between vocational and traditional academic tracks.

Other essential functions include overseeing self‑sustaining, non‑credit budget lines, projecting annual revenues and managing overall divisional expenses; collaborating with the Director for Grants to actively target, draft, secure, and manage federal, state, and private workforce grants; synthesizing regional economic data, employment forecasts, and skills gaps to sunset or launch instructional programs; establishing metrics to track enrollment completion, job placement rates, and post‑graduation wage gains; and ensuring all technical and vocational programming maintains state compliance and programmatic accreditation and promotes equitable access for all students.

With the opening of the new Regional Workforce Development Center (scheduled to be operational in 2029/2030), the VPWCE will also work closely with the Finance and Facilities divisions to ensure the Center provides the necessary space and equipment to students in Workforce and Continuing Education programs. During this exciting time of growth, the VPWCE will also be responsible for ensuring appropriate staffing in Workforce and Continuing…