Dean-Academic & CTE Programs

Dean – Academic and Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs

Richard J. Dale College

Reporting to a college President or Vice President – Academic & Student Affairs, the Dean of Academic and CTE Programs provides strong academic leadership and operational management for credit and non-credit programs grouped within the college’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department. The Dean is accountable for developing and administering instructional programs; hiring and evaluating faculty; budget development and oversight; maintaining programmatic accreditations;

and strengthening the delivery of instruction and the quality of the learning environment to ensure student success.

The Dean also plays a lead role in grants and resource development for the college, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify grants that align with the college’s instructional program needs and strategic plan; writes grant proposals to secure grants; and oversees select grants awarded to the CTE Department. Performs related duties as required.

• Leads the development and implementation of credit and non-credit instructional programs; directs faculty and staff; oversees academic operations and activities; and ensures compliance with all academic and administrative policies and procedures.
• Manages and evaluates programs, working with department chairpersons and faculty in evaluating curriculum and instructional materials, work‑based learning experiences, and student outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Serves as the primary liaison between college administration and faculty to ensure the integrity of the credit and non‑credit educational programs, the currency of offerings, and the introduction of work‑based learning opportunities into the curriculum.
• Manages the department’s budget and resources. Creates the department’s annual budget in coordination with college administrators; ensures the proper allocation of resources to various programs and functional areas; and approves and monitors budgetary expenditures.
• Oversees and participates in the interviewing and hiring of faculty and staff, and the provision of comprehensive orientation programs to full‑time and adjunct faculty.
• Provides and supports professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
• Directs and supervises department chairpersons and faculty. Conducts staff meetings and works to ensure faculty receive needed support and resources to accomplish course and program objectives.
• Establishes performance objectives and evaluates full‑time and adjunct faculty, providing written and verbal feedback on instructional quality according to board requirements and relevant collective bargaining agreements.
• Collaborates with the Vice President – Academic & Student Affairs on college operational processes including the faculty tenure and post‑tenure process.
• Ensures departmental programs maintain accreditation compliance with appropriate regulatory and accrediting institutions and agencies.

• Researches and identifies grant opportunities that align with college priorities and initiatives including CTE and career pathways programs to obtain funding.
• Writes and oversees the writing of grant proposals and the preparation of grant applications in response to requests for proposals.
• Submits completed proposals/applications for appropriate college and district level review and approval; responds to internal and external inquiries on drafted and submitted proposals.
• Maintains a database to record and ensure timely submission of grant proposals and applications, monitors status, and tracks the awarding of grants to the college and department.
• Manages grant awards, developing work plans to implement and execute grant objectives.
• Works with the Business Office on grant budget set‑up of fund accounts, spenddown, modification requests and other grant‑related financial matters.
• Provides ongoing support to staff to ensure proper grant implementation and maintenance of data relating to performance and achieved objectives.
• Implements procedures to ensure compliance with each grant program and…