Director, Electric Vehicle Career Pathway Program

We are seeking applicants for a full-time Director position to manage the Electric Vehicle (EV) Career Pathway Program. This program is funded through an Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity grant which aims to establish the education and training infrastructure needed to meet the increasing demand for specialized technicians in EV manufacturing. This position will serve as the primary investigator for the grant and the single-point of contact for program partners at Rivian Automotive and the Bloomington Career Academy.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the EV Career Pathway Program. This includes but is not limited to student recruitment, success support, budgeting, and reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Rivian, the Bloomington Career Academy, and other partners.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to identify industry workforce needs and make recommendations to the CTE Dean, Director of Business and Industry Solutions, and others to enhance the program.
• Oversee the program budget. Ensure expenditures are aligned with program goals and grant requirements.
• Collect program performance data, assess outcomes, and identify and implement needed program improvements as appropriate.
• Work closely with the Grants Office to support accurate and on-time financial and program reporting as required by the funding agency.
• Serve as the primary liaison of the EV Career Pathway Program to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with instructional areas, College staff, and community resource agencies.
• In collaboration with the Associate Director, Workforce Empowerment Initiative, facilitate the maintenance of student information and records, including education and career plans, referrals made, and services provided.
• Maintain access of highly confidential student records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Learn more about our Electric Vehicle Program

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Experience performing project management related or grant-funded functions
• Ability to lead grant directives or specialized support programs
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to function professionally under pressure
• Proven commitment to and understanding of the special needs of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
• Master’s degree
• Familiarity with academic and student service functions in higher education
• Knowledge of electric vehicle and/or manufacturing industries
• Experience with budgeting and/or financial management

Applications received by August 4, 2025 will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN NORMAL, IL AND REQUIRES ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON PRESENCE.

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTINUED GRANT FUNDING.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Experience performing project management related or grant-funded functions
• Ability to lead grant directives or specialized support programs
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to function professionally under pressure
• Proven commitment to and understanding of the special needs of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
• Master’s degree
• Familiarity with academic and student service functions in higher education
• Knowledge of electric vehicle and/or manufacturing industries
• Experience with budgeting and/or financial management
• Applications received by August 4, 2025 will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed

Benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the EV Career Pathway Program
• This includes but is not limited to student recruitment, success support, budgeting, and reporting
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Rivian, the Bloomington Career Academy, and other partners
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to identify industry workforce needs and make recommendations to the CTE Dean, Director of Business and Industry Solutions, and others to enhance the program
• Oversee the program budget
• Ensure expenditures are aligned with program goals and grant requirements
• Collect program performance data, assess outcomes, and identify and implement needed program improvements as appropriate
• Work closely with the Grants Office to support accurate and on-time financial and program reporting as required by the funding agency
• Serve as the primary liaison of the EV Career Pathway Program to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with instructional areas, College staff, and community resource agencies
• In collaboration with the Associate Director, Workforce Empowerment Initiative, facilitate the maintenance of student information and records, including education and career plans, referrals made, and services provided
• Maintain access of highly confidential student records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)