Trade School Director. NO REMOTE
Berk Trade SchoolQueens, New York
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Director
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About the School
Berk Trade School is an accredited New York City–based trade school specializing in Electrician and Plumbing training programs. Our mission is to prepare students for successful careers in the skilled trades through high-quality instruction, hands-on training, and strong industry partnerships. We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Director to lead school operations and support continued growth and excellence.Berk Trade School has been family owned and operated since 1945. We are a small, vibrant, growing school.
Position Summary
The Director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, strategic direction and growth of the school, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and New York State and City regulations. This role oversees academic quality, operational performance, staff leadership, and student outcomes, with a strong focus on workforce readiness and job placement in the electrical and plumbing trades.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership for all academic, administrative, and operational functions as well as strategic direction for the school
- Ensure full compliance with accrediting agencies, NYS Education Department, and NYC regulatory requirements
- Oversee Electrician and Plumbing curricula, instructional quality, lab/shop safety, and equipment standards
- Lead, hire, train, and evaluate faculty, instructors, and administrative staff
Manage budgets, financial performance, and operational resources
- Support admissions, enrollment growth, retention, and graduation goals
- Strengthen job placement efforts
- Build and maintain partnerships with contractors, employers, and workforce development agencies
- Ensure accurate reporting, recordkeeping, and institutional data management
- Drive continuous improvement and strategic planning initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Education, Business, Administration, or related field)
- Minimum 5–7 years of leadership experience in a postsecondary trade school, vocational institution, or workforce training environment
- Strong knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated experience managing staff, budgets, and school operations
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to student success, safety, and workforce development
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with NYC and NYS licensing pathways, codes, and workforce requirements
- Experience working with adult learners and diverse urban populations
- Prior experience as a Campus Director, School Director, or Senior Administrator
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter highlighting your leadership experience and familiarity with skilled trades education.
We are an equal opportunity employer
Compensation: $140,000.00 per year
School History
Berk Trade and Business SChool, with a facility conveniently accessible to students throughout the greater New York area, was founded in 1945 by Irving Berk. The School was established in response to the emerging needs of the trade industry for trained individuals who otherwise would not have the opportunity to be trained without the aid of organized unions. During the first years of its establishment, the School's primary offering was instruction in the Building Trades, most notably in the field of Plumbing and later expanded to include the Electrical trades.
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