Director, Construction Trades Institute

Job Title : Director, Construction Trades Institute

Location : North Campus

Regular / Temporary : Temporary

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 1007034

Job Details Job Family ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) Grade 16 Salary $71,171 - $88,963 Department CEPD - Grant Florida Job Growth Reports To Department Chairperson Closing Date December 17, 2025 FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

First Review Date

Next Review Date

June 19, 2024

October 2, 2025

Position Overview

The Director of Construction Trades Institute 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. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees.

This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment.

This is a temporary grant funded position through June 30, 2028, contingent upon grant or funding and grant extensions.

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

• Master’s degree and three (3) years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience including three (3) years of professional experience in the construction industry
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, technologies, and workforce trends
• Familiarity with relevant software and technology tools used in construction trades education
• Experience with accreditation processes and standards for technical education programs
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communications skills
• Experience planning, coordinating and organizing complex, multi-activity projects (preferable in education setting)
• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft office software and specific computer programs related to area of responsibility
• Strong leadership skills that promote dedication, creativity, innovation, and growth
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions for reporting purposes
• Ability to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, students, and the public
• Ability to develop cooperative relationships among faculty, staff, administration, and College leadership
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.