Job Description
Salary: $60,200.00 - $69,300.00 Annually
Location : Salisbury, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Standard
Job Number: FY26-00493
Department: Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Opening Date: 12/19/2025
Primary Function Wor-Wic Community College is accepting applications for a skilled trades coordinator. This position coordinates the safe operation of the skilled trades and applied technology laboratories, and supports the skilled trades programs with curriculum development, general instructor oversight, assessment and reporting. This position may be required to periodically work evenings and weekends to support division activities and courses.
Essential Duties The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.
- Supports instruction by assisting with development, coordination, management and monitoring of skilled trades, contract training offerings and apprenticeship programs; develops and monitors assigned budgets; develops, implements and monitors skilled trades and applied technologies course safety procedures; assists with determining industry and community needs; develops curricula; participates in recruitment efforts to fill instructor vacancies; and helps prepare instructor schedules, while monitoring course enrollment
- Monitors college and vendor equipment and works with vendors and community partners to ensure equipment is appropriate, safe and functional; coordinates the procurement, inventory, delivery, removal, movement, and organization of materials to facilitate instruction and safety; ensures appropriate inventory and safe storage of equipment, consumables and supplies; and complies with college purchasing policies, including obtaining multiple bids when required
- Facilitates meetings, training programs and laboratories; monitors/observes course instruction; models and trains instructors to use instructional technologies and equipment; and assists with professional development for instructors and staff, including safety training to ensure instructor, student and visitor compliance with safety regulations
- Assists with continuous improvement efforts by attending/organizing partner meetings and implementing changes to ensure programs and courses are high quality and fulfill the needs of the community/partners
- Establishes and monitors safety in all program-related laboratories; works collaboratively with the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator to ensure currency of Safety Data Sheets, first aid kits and incident reporting procedures; and serves as a member of the Campus Safety Committee
- Works with associates to ensure appropriate instructor packets are created, delivered and returned; helps instructors set up college laboratories; and ensures classrooms and laboratory/shop areas are clean, clutter free and in compliance with safety requirements
- Substitutes, when qualified, in situations when an instructor is absent and another substitute cannot be secured
- Analyzes and compiles data, prepares accurate and timely reports, and maintains lists of businesses actively seeking employees in various content areas
- Contributes to the annual and five-year comprehensive department assessment process as per the college assessment plan
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements - Associate degree
- Three years of trades work experience (two additional years of related work/management experience can be substituted for the education requirement)
- Ability to effectively work with people from diverse backgrounds
- Strong technology, computer (including Microsoft Office and instructional technology software), human relations, confidentiality, and verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver's license
- Preference will be given to applicants with:
- A college degree;
- Experience teaching trades and/or working in multiple skilled trades fields such as construction, electrical, HVAC, manufacturing, plumbing, metal fabrication and welding
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), journeyman, master and/or other trades certifications
Supplemental Information The days and hours of work for this position are Mon. - Thurs., 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1 hour lunch), with evenings and weekends as needed.
This is a full-time exempt position with excellent fringe benefits. The starting salary will likely range from $60,200 to $69,300 per year, based on qualifications and experience.
The right candidate will represent our commitment to innovation, community, integrity, learning, excellence, accessibility and diversity; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college; and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Please do not use "See Resume" or similar language in the job application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time.
Applications received by Jan. 11 will be given first consideration; the position will remain open until filled.
Benefits for Standard Employees This summary is solely intended to provide an overview of benefits offered by the college. In the case of a discrepancy, the information in the plan documents and the policy manual supersedes any description listed here.
Medical Insurance Full-time employees can elect to purchase subsidized medical coverage for themselves and their dependents effective the first of the month following the employee's date of hire.
Part-time administrators and support staff members can obtain medical coverage for themselves and their dependents at their own expense.
Dental Insurance Full-time employees can elect to purchase subsidized dental insurance for themselves and their dependents effective the first of the month following the employee's date of hire.
Part-time administrators and support staff members can obtain dental coverage for themselves and their dependents at their own expense.
Vision Insurance Full-time employees and part-time administrators and support staff members can elect to purchase voluntary vision insurance at their own expense for themselves and their dependents effective the first day of the month following the employee's date of hire.
Life Insurance Full-time employees receive life insurance equal to one-and-a-half times the employee's annual salary, with a maximum benefit of $250,000, at no cost to the employee. Full-time employees can purchase additional life insurance at their own expense for themselves and their dependents at any time during their employment, pending approval from the provider.
Supplemental Insurance All employees can purchase one or more of the supplemental insurance products offered by the college at their own expense for themselves and their dependents. Supplemental insurance provides an additional level of financial protection in the event of a serious accident or illness.
Retiree Medical and Dental Insurance Full-time employees with 15 years of continuous full-time service at the college who meet the eligibility requirements for an early or normal service retirement of the State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) of Maryland and have medical and/or dental coverage in effect immediately prior to the time of retirement, are eligible to remain enrolled in medical and dental insurance at their own expense. The college subsidizes the employee portion of medical insurance based on years of experience and age requirements.
Flexible Spending Accounts Full-time employees and part-time administrators and support staff members can obtain a medical reimbursement account and/or a dependent care assistance account effective the first of the month following the employee's date of hire. Employees do not need to enroll in the college's medical or dental plan to be eligible for flexible spending accounts.
Worker's Compensation All employees are covered by worker's compensation insurance when they are involved in a work-related accident. Worker's compensation insurance covers medical care, rehabilitation and lost wages for employees or death benefits for the employee's dependents, according to the specific terms of the insurance policy.
Short-term Disability Insurance Full-time employees who have been employed by the college for at least one year are eligible for short-term disability coverage for non-occupational injuries or illnesses, with coverage beginning after a 15-work day elimination period and ending 90 calendar days from the date of the injury or illness. Short-term disability benefits equal 60 percent of the employee's monthly salary, with a maximum benefit of $10,000 per month.
Long-term Disability Insurance Full-time employees receive long-term disability coverage for non-occupational injuries or illnesses, with coverage beginning after an employee has used all accumulated sick leave or has been disabled for 90 calendar days, whichever occurs later. Long-term disability benefits equal two-thirds of the employee's monthly salary, with a maximum benefit of $10,000 per month.
Retirement Full-time and part-time support staff members are enrolled in the State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) of Maryland. Seven percent of the employee's salary is deducted as a retirement contribution from each paycheck of all employees enrolled in the SRPS.
Full-time administrators, full-time faculty and part-time administrators can enroll in the State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) of Maryland, or the Maryland Optional Retirement Program (MORP) subject to approval by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Seven percent of the employee's salary is deducted as a retirement contribution from each paycheck of all employees enrolled in the SRPS.
Supplemental Retirement Accounts All employees who normally work 20 hours or more per week can make tax-deferred supplemental retirement contributions to any of the supplemental retirement funds offered by the college.
Tuition Waiver Full-time employees and their family members are eligible for tuition waivers for credit and community and continuing education courses offered by the college. In the implementation of this policy, a family member is defined as the employee's spouse or unmarried child 25 years of age or younger.
Part-time administrators and support staff members are eligible for tuition waivers for themselves for credit or community and continuing education courses offered by the college, up to a maximum of one credit or one community and continuing education course each session, semester or term. The employee must attend on his or her own time.
Reimbursement for Undergraduate & Graduate Studies Full-time employees who have been employed by the college for at least six months are eligible for tuition reimbursement for satisfactory completion of undergraduate and graduate course work beyond the associate degree at regionally-accredited colleges and universities. Course work must be related to improving the employee's effectiveness within his or her current position, or an employee can request to take course work related to another position of increased responsibility at the college, subject to supervisory approval up through the president. An employee is eligible for tuition reimbursement for up to nine credit hours per fiscal year. An employee who leaves the college must repay the full amount of all reimbursements received within the two years preceding the termination date. The maximum reimbursement provided is equal to the current in-state tuition rate per credit hour at the University of Maryland College Park, reduced by the amount received from funding sources such as veterans' benefits, financial aid, grants and scholarships.
Credit Union All full- and part-time employees and their immediate family members can participate in the State Employees Credit Union (SECU). The SECU's definition of immediate family member, which includes the employee's parents, spouse, natural, step, adopted and foster children, grandparents, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, parents of spouse, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews, is used in the implementation of this policy.
Annual Leave Annual leave is earned on a prorated basis each pay period.
Full-time administrators earn annual leave at a rate of 20 days per year. Part-time administrators earn annual leave at a rate of 7.7 percent of the total hours worked per pay period.
Full-time faculty members who sign 12-month employment agreements earn annual leave at a rate of 20 days per year, but this leave cannot be taken when they are scheduled to teach classes. Full-time faculty members who sign 10-month employment agreements do not receive annual leave.
Full-time support staff members earn annual leave at a rate of 10 days per year during their first through fourth years of employment, 15 days per year during the fifth through ninth years and 20 days per year in the 10th and subsequent years. Part-time support staff members earn annual leave at a rate of 3.8 percent of the total hours worked per pay period during their first through fourth years of employment, 5.75 percent of total hours worked per pay period during the fifth through ninth years, and 7.7 percent of the total hours worked per pay period in 10th and subsequent years.
Sick Leave Sick leave is earned on a prorated basis each pay period.
Full-time administrators and support staff members earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per year.
Faculty members who sign 10-month employment agreements earn sick leave at a rate of 12.5 days per year. Full-time faculty members who sign 12-month employment agreements earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per year.
Part-time administrators and support staff members earn sick leave at a rate of 5.7 percent of the total hours worked per pay period.
Newly-hired employees who have been members of the Maryland State Retirement System at their last place of employment can transfer their accumulated sick leave to Wor-Wic if the time lapse between their previous employment and the college is less than four months and if a letter certifying the number of accumulated sick leave days is forwarded from the personnel office of the previous employer to the college within 60 days after the employee's starting date of employment. Sick leave transferred from other agencies has no cash value at the termination of employment at Wor-Wic.
Employees can use a maximum of 64 hours of accumulated sick leave per year for sick and safe leave. An employee is eligible to begin using sick and safe leave 107 calendar days after his or her hire date, whichever is later. If an employee is rehired by the college within 37 weeks of the employee's separation date, a maximum of 64 hours of unpaid and unused sick leave will be reinstated.
Personal Leave Full-time employees earn personal leave at a rate of five days, or 37.5 hours, per year, prorated according to the employee's first day of employment.
Part-time administrators and support staff members receive a proration of five personal days, prorated according to the employee's first day of employment, based on the employee's budgeted weekly hours.
Bereavement Full-time employees are entitled to four work days of bereavement leave to attend the funeral and/or attend to the affairs of the deceased in the event of the death of an immediate family member. In the implementation of this policy, an immediate family member is defined as a spouse, child, parent, parent-in-law, son- or daughter-in-law, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild or any other relative living in the employee's household. One day of bereavement leave is granted to attend the funeral and/or attend to the affairs of the deceased in the event of the death of a relative not defined as an immediate family member.
Holidays Full-time employees receive paid holidays. The college's 16 official college holidays include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving and eight working days as a winter recess, which begins on or before Dec. 24 and includes Jan. 2 when Jan. 1 falls on a Sunday. Employees should consult the official calendar listing of holidays in the college catalog.
Military Full-time employees and part-time administrators and support staff members who are in the uniformed services can take accrued annual or personal leave, or leave without pay, to serve in the uniformed services.
Court Duty A full-time employee who is called to serve on a jury or is subpoenaed as a court witness to testify in a proceeding to which the employee or a related party is not personally involved is granted special leave with pay for the period that he or she is required to be in court, plus any necessary time for travel.
Employee Assistance Program All employees and their household members can access free, confidential assistance to help with family, personal or professional problems. Services are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, by calling (800) 327-2251.
01
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- Did not complete high school or equivalency
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
- Other advanced degree
02
How many years have you worked in a trades profession such as construction, electrical, HVAC, manufacturing, plumbing, metal fabrication and/or welding (as demonstrated by your work history)?
- No experience in a trades profession
- Less than 1 year of experience in a trades profession
- At least 1, but less than 2 years of experience in a trades profession
- At least 2, but less than 3 years of experience in a trades profession
- At least 3, but less than 4 years of experience in a trades profession
- At least 4, but less than 5 years of experience in a trades profession
- More than five years of experience in a trades profession
03
How many years of experience do you have teaching trades (as demonstrated by your work history)?
- No experience teaching trades
- Less than 1 year of experience teaching trades
- At least 1, but less than 2 years of experience teaching trades
- At least 2, but less than 3 years of experience teaching trades
- At least 3, but less than 4 years of experience teaching trades
- At least 4, but less than 5 years of experience teaching trades
- Five or more years of experience teaching trades
04
This position may be required to periodically work evenings and weekends to support division activities and courses. Are you still interested in this position?
- Yes, I am willing and able to work a schedule that includes working evenings and weekends as needed. I am still interested in this position.
- No, I am not willing or able to work a schedule that includes working evenings and weekends as needed. I am not interested in this position.
05
Wor-Wic Community College celebrates a diverse workforce made up of individuals who embody our core values: accessibility, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity and learning. Please use the space below to provide a short essay answer to the following: Assume that you are the successful candidate for this position and discuss, in your own words, how you would demonstrate these core values as an employee of Wor-Wic Community College. The search committee will use this information as part of the overall assessment of your application, so please be thoughtful and thorough in your response and please use your own words.
06
Please use the scale below to rate your computer and technology skills.
- I have no computer and/or technology skills, or I almost never use technology in my work.
- I have limited computer and/or technology skills, or I rarely use technology in my work.
- I have adequate computer and/or technology skills, or I sometimes use technology in my work.
- I have good computer and/or technology skills, or I usually use technology in my work.
- I have strong computer and/or technology skills, or I almost always use technology in my work.
07
This is a full-time position working on-campus in Salisbury, Maryland. Are you still interested in this position?
08
The starting salary for this position will likely fall between $60,200 - $73,850 per year (depending on qualifications and experience) Are you still interested in this position?
- Yes, I understand the salary range and am still interested in this position
- No, I am no longer interested in this position
Required Question
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