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Assistant Director of Trades Programs


Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70000 - 84000
Posted: 2 September 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assistant Director of Trades Programs

Location:Orleans Technical College

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Academic Affairs Director the Assistant Director supports the coordination and administration of academic programs faculty operations student academic matters and instructional quality. This role assists in ensuring compliance consistency and continuous improvement across all educational programs at Orleans Technical College.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Program Support

  • Assist in the daily operation and coordination of academic programs across day evening and weekend schedules.
  • Support implementation of diploma certificate and degree programs.
  • Help monitor program performance student progress and instructional delivery.

Faculty and Staff Support

  • Support recruitment onboarding scheduling and retention of instructors and academic staff.
  • Assist with faculty development orientation mentoring and instructional training.
  • Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback in coordination with the Academic Affairs Director.

Student Academic Support

  • Assist with student academic concerns attendance issues grievances and retention efforts.
  • Support student orientation academic advisement referrals and completion tracking.
  • Help promote a positive learning environment and strong student engagement.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance

    • Assist in maintaining compliance with accreditation licensing and state regulatory requirements.
    • Support preparation for audits site visits reports and accreditation documentation.
    • Help monitor instructional quality program consistency and policy compliance.
  • Scheduling and Operations

    • Assist with class scheduling instructor assignments room usage and academic calendars.
    • Coordinate logistics for staff meetings training sessions and academic events.
    • Maintain records reports and documentation related to academic operations.
  • Data and Reporting

    • Collect and organize data related to enrollment attendance retention completion and student outcomes.
    • Assist with preparing reports summaries and updates for leadership.
    • Track academic trends and help identify areas for improvement.
  • Partnership and Communication

    • Support communication with students faculty staff and external partners.
    • Assist with articulation agreements employer outreach and community partnerships as needed.
    • Represent the Academic Affairs department at meetings and events when assigned.
    • Education: Bachelors degree in Education Administration or a related field preferred. Masters degree preferred.

    • Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in education post-secondary training or academic administration. Experience supporting faculty students or academic programs in a college or training setting. Experience with compliance reporting or program coordination preferred.

    • Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. Good judgment professionalism and problem-solving ability. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse staff and students.

    Why Join Us
    This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of nurses lead a committed team of educators and make a lasting impact in healthcare education. We offer a collaborative work environment opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to the future of nursing in Pennsylvania.

    Whats in it for you:

    • 401(k) with company match
    • Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service for those enrolled in job-related accredited degree or certificate level courses
    • Health Dental and Vision coverage
    • Ample paid vacation and sick time
    • 10-12 paid holidays per year
    • Pre-tax commuter benefits
    • Continuing education professional development opportunities retreats and training
    • Annual holiday party and office outings
    • Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
    • Dress-down Fridays
    • Employee referral bonus
    • Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

    The base pay for this position ranges from $70000 to $84000 and will vary based on factors such as skills and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

    At JEVS we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included valued appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement retention and promotion of our talented staff.

    Diversity inclusion and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders build our teams and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services employees our community partners and the individuals we serve.

    For more information about what its like to be a part of the JEVS team visit our careers page at

    Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.

    JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a persons gender gender identity age race color religion creed sexual preference or orientation marital status national origin ancestry citizenship military status veteran status disability or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.


    Required Experience:

    Director


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