Technical Director jobs in Asheville, NC

Director, Transitional Studies

Full Time Regular

12 months

Standard

Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional overtime

40 -Up to 40% teleworking subject to supervisor approval and departmental needs

A-B Tech Main Campus

Ability to pass background check and pre-screening requirements for accompanied visits to prisons and jails within the college’s service area.
Provides administrative leadership and coordination for Transitional Studies (College & Career Readiness / CCR) including the individual program areas: Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation, English language Acquisition (ELA), High School Equivalency Testing (GED & HiSet), Adult High School (AHS), Integrated Education & Training (IET), and Developmental Education / College Transition. This position coordinates and administers annual planning and evaluation for the Programs as well as provide budget oversight for the Department. Additionally, the Director works collaboratively with other Divisions of the College, community colleges in the Western Region, NCCCS state personnel, the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, state prisons, local jails, and other community organizations within the College’s Service Area.

1. Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field;
2. Two years of full-time or equivalent experience at the management level or above in College & Career Readiness/Transitional Studies/Adult Basic Skills/English Language Acquisition/Family Literacy in a Higher Education System;
3. Experience working with budget management;
4. Experience with WIOA Title II.

1. Experience with NC WIOA partnerships.
2. Experience as Director of a Career College Readiness program.
3. Grant writing experience.
4. Experience with economic and workforce development or human resources.
5. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With five locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, and 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 55 degrees, 18 diplomas, and 56 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

04/15/2024

06/03/2024

Yes

$69,540

Total Compensation: 100,936

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.

The total compensation for this position includes an 25.02% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.