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Coconut Creek, Florida | Full-Time, In-Office with Statewide Travel

About ABC Institute

ABC Institute Apprenticeship College (ABCI) is the education trust of Associated Builders and Contractors –

Florida East Coast Chapter, providing comprehensive safety, education, and training programs that build the state’s skilled construction workforce. As Florida’s largest provider of apprenticeship education, ABCI trains more than 1,000 students annually across 13 campuses and nine skilled trades.

In 2025, ABCI began expanding its statewide footprint with the acquisition of a 24,000-square-foot flagship facility in Hialeah, Florida (Miami-Dade County), which will serve as the future home of the ABC Institute Apprenticeship College. The new hub will feature advanced classrooms, laboratories, and technology-driven training environments — further strengthening ABCI’s mission to prepare Florida’s next generation of builders, innovators, and leaders.

\ABCI is affiliated with Associated Builders and Contractors, founded in 1950 and today America’s largest free-market advocacy organization and leading commercial construction trade association, with 69 chapters nationwide and more than 23,000 contractor, associate, and supplier members. For more information, visit www.wetrain.org.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Workforce Expansion and Development serves as the senior leader responsible for ensuring the academic integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence of ABC Institute’s statewideapprenticeshipand education programs. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on management of educational operations, including instructor payroll administration, expense review, and regulatory reporting. The Director safeguards financial accuracy,data integrity, and adherence to all federal, state, and local standards governing apprenticeship and workforce education.

As the senior leader for compliance and academic delivery, the Director leads instructors, coordinators, and support staff to maintain quality, consistency, and accountability across ABCI’s 13 campuses statewide. This role partners closely with the Directors of Student Affairs and Business Development to ensure ABC Institute continues to expand its reach and uphold its reputation as Florida’s premier construction education provider.

This is a full-time position based at ABCI’s Coconut Creek headquarters, with regular travel to campuses statewide and to conferences, regulatory meetings, and industry events.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Serve as the institutional compliance officer for all academic and training operations statewide.
• Ensure full compliance with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), U.S. Department of Labor,
• Local Education Agency (LEA), and other regulatory standards.
• Develop, maintain, and publish annual compliance calendars, reporting deadlines, and auditdocumentation.
• Prepare and submit required filings, student counts, and performance data with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor evolving state and federal regulations and advise leadership on policy implications.
• Maintain documentation that ensures audit readiness and mitigates financial and legal risk.

Academic Operations & Program Management

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and continuing education curricula.
• Establish and track KPIs for classroom and lab performance, instructor retention, and student outcomes.
• Implement systems to monitor and improve educational delivery, attendance, and completion rates.
• Manage classroom resources, scheduling, and technology integration to ensure optimal learning environments.
• Partner with Student Affairs to align academic calendars and enrollment cycles with operational needs.

Instructor & Staff Leadership

• Recruit, hire, and onboard instructors and coordinators across all training locations.
• Lead and hold accountable a statewide team for quality instruction, compliance documentation, and student engagement.
• Conduct performance evaluations based on measurable criteria and provide ongoing coaching for professional growth.
• Determine instructor pay scales, verify instructor hours, and approve raises based on defined metrics and outcomes.

Data Integrity & Financial Oversight

• Review and authorize instructor payroll, staff reimbursements, and academic budgets, maintaining strong internal controls and financial accuracy.
• Oversee the collection and management of educational and financial data required for grants, compliance reports, and board submissions.
• Manage portions of the institutional budget related to academics, recommending adjustments based on performance and need.
• Analyze financial reports, accounts receivable, and operational trends to support fiscal discipline and transparency.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the structured implementation of classroom and lab technologies, including virtual reality, new training equipment, and modernized testing tools.
• Develop processes, checklists, and standard operating procedures that foster efficiency, scalability, and accountability.
• Use data analytics and employer feedback to refine curricula and strengthen student and apprentice retention.
• Encourage innovation while ensuring all initiatives align with compliance and reporting requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a key liaison between academic operations, business development, and member employers.
• Solicit and analyze employer and student feedback regarding curriculum, lab exercises, and communication quality.
• Provide programmatic leadership updates and performance reports to the COO and the ABCI Board of Directors.
• Represent ABC Institute in meetings with regulators, partners, and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of professional experience managing teams and programs within education, training, or workforce development.
• Experience with registered apprenticeship programs and FDOE and/or U.S. Department of Labor reporting strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in regulatory compliance, reporting, and audit preparation.
• Proven ability to lead people in daily operational activities with attention to precision and accountability.
• Experience overseeing payroll, budgets, and financial controls.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple initiatives and competing deadlines.
• • Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred; effective communicator across all levels of industry and education.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; prior experience with education or nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated integrity, excellence, and commitment to advancing workforce development through high-quality training.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that is shaping the future of Florida’s construction workforce. ABC Institute offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, performance bonus, health insurance, 401(k), and paid vacation benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Carrie Kroll at CKroll@abceastflorida

Equal Opportunity Employer

ABC and the ABC Institute are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Known as "The Voice of Commercial Construction", ABC protects our contractor members’ rights in legislative and regulatory areas, provides the industry's best apprenticeship, management and safety training, as well as networking, member discounts and numerous other benefits