Dean, Workforce & Public Service

Communication: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them.
Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission.
Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together.
Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision‑making and actions.
People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

**** POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED****

Provides leadership for workforce education programs and workforce pathways in Business, Computer Information Systems, Human Services, Emergency Services, Criminal Justice, as well as related institutional and grant‑funded programs such as Alternative Teacher Certification and Adult Education and Literacy. The position is responsible for advancing and managing many of the College’s workforce programs and initiatives. This role provides leadership in faculty development, program management, curriculum design, and resource management to support workforce and community needs.

Receives general direction from the Vice President of Instruction & Student Engagement and exercises supervision over support and professional staff.

NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants strongly considered for this position.

The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:

Knowledge:

• 1. Community college mission, governance, and workforce education practices;
• 2. Workforce development programs, workforce pathways, and career and technical education initiatives;
• 3. Curriculum development, program assessment, and instructional best practices in higher education;
• 4. Federal, state, and local regulations related to higher education, workforce programs, and grant administration;
• 5. Budgeting, fiscal management, and resource allocation in an academic division;
• 6. Accreditation standards, institutional policies, and compliance requirements;
• 7. Community, industry, and workforce partner engagement to support program development and student success;
• 8. Student success strategies and support services in a community college environment;

Skill in:

• 9. Leadership and supervision of faculty, staff, and program administrators;
• 10. Strategic planning, program development, and implementation of workforce initiatives;
• 11. Effective verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders;
• 12. Data analysis to inform decision‑making, program improvement, and resource planning;
• 13. Management of multiple programs, projects, and priorities in a complex organizational environment;
• 14. Development of collaborative partnerships with business, industry, community organizations, and government agencies;
• 15. Conflict resolution, problem‑solving, and sound decision‑making;

Ability to:

• 16. Lead and support workforce and public service programs aligned with institutional and community workforce needs;
• 17. Develop, evaluate, and improve academic and workforce programs to support student success and regional workforce demands;
• 18. Manage budgets, grants, and resources effectively while ensuring regulatory compliance;
• 19. Work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, external partners, and community stakeholders;
• 20. Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development within the division;
• 21. Provide caring, high‑quality service by creating welcoming experiences, communicating clearly and proactively, addressing needs with professionalism and empathy, and ensuring…