Vice President for Workforce & Continuing Education

Harford Community College ( HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're 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.

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.

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 23 days paid of 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!

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 Education.

This is a full-time, exempt Administrator position requiring an annually reviewed contract.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume/CV to RPA Inc. at HarfordWCE@rpainc.org. For a confidential discussion or to make a nomination, please contact Kira Heath, Search Manager, or Isaac Karaffa, Vice President and Senior Consultant, at the email address above. The review of applications will begin on July 31, 2026, and first-round interviews will commence thereafter.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

an advanced degree in Educational Administration, Higher Education Leadership, Adult Education, Business, or any related field
*Candidates who do not possess the required education but demonstrate a combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the job may also be considered.

Minimum of 7 years of progressive senior management experience; business operations experience; supervisory experience or experience managing complex community partnerships; and experience with and/or knowledge of workforce development, continuing education, and/or related fields
*Candidates who do not possess the required experience but demonstrate a combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the job may also be considered.

the VPWCE will be an excellent communicator who is able to engage and build relationships with colleagues from across the College as well as external stakeholders. The VPWCE will be collaborative and inclusive and will demonstrate an understanding of and affinity for the College's mission as well as a commitment to student success. They will also have the capacity to promote the values of inclusion, civility, and principled leadership and will demonstrate a positive attitude.

Experience working within a Community College

General work schedule is forty hours per week, Monday through Friday. The final schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Occasional evening and Saturday hours may be required to support external events, as requested.