Assistant Dean of Engineering and Construction 2671

Salary: $80,000.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 2671
Agency: Trident Technical College
Division: Academic Affairs - Engineering and Construction
Opening Date: 04/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: UD13
Position Number::
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Work Schedule:

: Other
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $80,000.00
Opening Date: 04/12/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require the submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at . The position is open and filled with preference given to applicants who apply by April 17, 2025. Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications.

Upon hire, Official transcripts/certifications are required. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, with a minimum starting salary of $80,000. Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, Official transcripts/certifications are required. Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067, Charleston, SC 29423, or faxed to or emailed in PDF format to by the deadline date and time.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The Assistant Dean of Engineering and Construction reports to the division dean and is simultaneously assigned to teach courses in his/her field of expertise. The administrative function of this position includes maintaining the academic integrity of the programs offered by the division, developing and managing continuing education courses, and overseeing advising processes. Additional responsibilities include assisting the dean with program and course development, faculty contracts, personnel, budget, and equipment.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a master's degree in engineering or engineering technology or a closely related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible related work/teaching experience. Must be qualified to teach curriculum courses in one of the following programs: civil, electronics, mechanical engineering technology, or mechatronics.
Preferred Qualifications

An ideal candidate will have previous experience managing department budgets, maintaining program academic integrity, representing the division on teams or committees, and assisting with accreditation. Knowledge of routine operational procedures, including conducting and submitting student degree audits, managing credit and non-credit programs, and evaluating military transcripts, is a must. An ideal candidate will have working experience with academic complaints, faculty schedules, and appeals for late course withdrawal, scheduling registration and drop/add duty each term, and assisting with reporting CAPs.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on…