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Director, Construction Trades Institute – Location: North Campus. Regular/Temporary: Temporary. Full/Part Time: Part-Time. Job ID: 1007034. Department: CEPD - Grant Florida Job Growth. Reports To: Department Chairperson. Closing Date: December 17, 2025. FLSA Status: Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation. This is a temporary grant funded position through June 30, 2028, contingent upon grant or funding and grant extensions.
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.
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 years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree and seven years of related experience including three 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.
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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.
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 years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree and seven years of related experience including three 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.
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