Job Details

Manager, Business and Leadership Training Programs

Position Number: 6384347
Location: Merced, CA
Position Type: Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Manager, Business and Leadership Training Programs

Salary: $80,296.00 - $125,693.00 Annually
Job Type:
Job Number: 20250714
Closing: 8/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College Business Resource Center, CA
Department:

Management Range 9
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience

Additional compensation for doctorate

Interview dates to be determined

Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is not your ordinary community college - we're pioneers of change, redefining the educational landscape and setting new standards for excellence! Nestled in the heart of California's dynamic Central Valley, Merced College is more than just a workplace - it's a gateway to limitless opportunities!

Innovation at its Finest: At Merced College innovation isn't just a buzzword - it's our way of life! We're committed to staying ahead of the curve with cutting-edge technology, transformative instructional practices, and unparalleled customer service. Join us as we pave the way for the "new" community college experience!

Invested in You: At the heart of Merced College's success are our dedicated employees. We prioritize employee well-being, happiness, and professional growth. With a culture of support and employee engagement initiatives, we ensure that every member of our team feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

About Us: Founded in 1962, Merced College boasts a rich history of academic excellence and community engagement. But we're not stopping there! We're on a mission to revolutionize the community college experience, blending tradition with innovation to create a dynamic learning environment unlike any other.

Location Perks: Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, Merced is more than a workplace - it's a lifestyle. Enjoy life in a picturesque town with a vibrant community of 90,000+ and easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of something truly extraordinary. Join the Merced College family today and embark on a journey of innovation, growth, and fulfillment! If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, fostering innovation, and empowering others to succeed, then Merced College invites you to join. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to shaping the future of higher education. Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey together!
Are you a dynamic, results-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial mindset? Merced College is seeking an innovative and collaborative professional to lead our Business and Leadership Training Programs. This role offers the opportunity to design and deliver cutting-edge training initiatives-including noncredit, not-for-credit, and contract education-for employers, professionals, and the community.

As a key member of our workforce development team, you'll shape curriculum, build industry partnerships, and directly support learners in growing their leadership and business skills. Ideal candidates bring experience in adult education, a passion for community impact, and the drive to make things happen. Join a college that values forward-thinkers and team players ready to make a difference.

Merced College Vision

Merced College will provide transformative and empowering educational experiences to meet student and community needs.

Merced College Mission

Growing our community through education and workforce training:

lifelong learning
basic skills
career technical education
transfer
degree/certificate programs

Ensuring student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, institutional effectiveness, and student achievement.

General Description:
This is an exempt educational administrator position. The Manager of Business and Leadership Training Programs serves as the lead administrator for all noncredit, not-for-credit, and contract education training initiatives focused on business, leadership, and workforce development. This role provides instructional leadership, curriculum development, and community outreach to ensure the college offers responsive, high-quality training and professional development opportunities for employers, employees, and community members. The position also includes direct instruction, curriculum development, and student support functions. This position works in close collaboration with Merced College's Business Resource Center, the Office of Human Resources, instructional divisions, and external stakeholders to align offerings with institutional goals, workforce needs, and best practices in adult and organizational learning.

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties:

Instructional & Curriculum Leadership

Provide innovative and effective instruction in business, leadership, and workforce development subject areas in accordance with established course outlines, current pedagogy, and instructional best practices.
Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies; maintain regular and substantive contact with students.
Utilize the college's Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver, prepare, and assess class
materials, assignments, and examinations.
Maintain and submit student attendance, grading, and scholastic records in accordance with institutional policies.
Post and maintain regular office hours in compliance with applicable policies to ensure accessibility to students.
Participate in the development, revision, and review of curriculum, including noncredit and not- for-credit offerings aligned with emerging trends in leadership, management theory, and workforce development.
Develop and apply innovative teaching-learning methods and instructional materials for adult and professional learners.
Develop effective teaching model, online courses, and associated pedagogy to ensure the long- term success of business and leadership training programs.

Program & Operational Management

Lead the design, scheduling, coordination, and implementation of business and leadership training programs, including community-based workshops, employer seminars, and customized contract education programs.
Serve as a primary liaison with the Office of Human Resources to co-develop and facilitate professional development offerings for Merced College employees.
Coordinate instructional offerings across noncredit, contract education, and (as needed) credit courses in business, leadership, and management.
Supervise contract instructors and manage all program logistics including facility use, materials, registration, and instructor assignments.
Conduct training needs assessments and consult with employers, government entities, and agencies to inform and customize offerings.
Develop new curriculum and programs based on emerging trends, employer feedback, and labor market data.

Strategic Outreach, Partnerships & Community Engagement

Represent Merced College in the business community, with industry partners, and within professional networks to promote programming and build partnerships.
Assist in growing the program through community outreach, employer engagement, and participation in local and regional events.
Collaborate with the Business Resource Center and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment of training programs with economic development goals.
Lead marketing and outreach strategies to promote trainings, including presentations, digital content, and printed materials.

Assessment, Planning & Reporting

Participate in and support the College's learning outcomes assessment processes at the course,
program, and institutional levels.
Write and manage training proposals, service contracts, and reports for grants and funding sources.
Maintain compliance with all applicable grant, accreditation, and reporting requirements.
Serve on college committees, workgroups, and departmental meetings as needed to ensure alignment with institutional goals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Adult and professional instructional methods, curriculum design, and assessment
Workforce education and business/leadership development practices
Learning Management Systems and digital learning tools
Grant management, contract training, and workforce development partnerships
Business marketing and outreach strategies
Community college mission and the role of workforce training in economic development

Ability to:

Provide engaging, effective instruction in business and leadership topics
Develop and assess innovative, industry-aligned curriculum
Build collaborative relationships with employers, agencies, and college departments
Analyze and respond to workforce data and industry needs
Supervise instructors and manage multiple instructional programs
Communicate effectively in public and professional settings
Promote cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse learner needs

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in any discipline AND one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment AND sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students*

The equivalent education and experience

License or Certificate: A valid California Class "C" driver's license. Travel to locations throughout the District may be required.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in business, education, leadership, or a related field
Teaching or training experience in community college or adult education setting
Familiarity with California Community College noncredit and contract education programs
Experience designing leadership or organizational development programming

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to:

Hear and understand speech at normal levels
Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
Read printed matter and computer screens
Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, and pull
Reach in all directions
Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd

Required Documentation:

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
Resume
List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
Legible, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
Diversity Statement: The Merced Community College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large. Please describe your leadership efforts and professional experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a work setting. Please do not include any personally identifying information. Limit your response to one (1) page.
If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.
If applicable, equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled onsite.
Employee Benefits:
Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.
Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*Pending board approval

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/5006161/manager-business-and-leadership-training-programs