Associate Dean of Applied Science & Technology

Rend Lake College; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition remission for employee andspS

Job summary

Rend Lake College seeks an Associate Dean of Applied Science & Technology to lead the division's operations, budgeting, and program growth. You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry partners to advance workforce-ready programs and ensure high-quality educational opportunities.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, faculty support, and coordination of grants and advisory activities to strengthen programs in career and technical education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 3–5 years of higher education experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in career and technical education programs.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience developing partnerships with employers and aligning programs with regional workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean with administration, coordination, and daily operations.
• Assist budgeting, expenditures, grant-funded activities, and resource allocation.
• Develop course schedules, instructor assignments, and lab scheduling.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development of faculty and staff.
• Assist with hiring processes for faculty and staff.
• Serve as point of contact for divisional questions.
• Assist with program review activities and action planning.
• Support implementation of the division's strategic plan.
• Coordinate grants, projects, and workforce initiatives.
• Coordinate advisory committee meetings.
• Develop relationships with area businesses and community partners.
• Support development of training and industry credentials.
• Assist with recruitment and retention activities for Applied Science and Technology programs.
• Represent the division at meetings and events.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Higher education experience

Curriculum development

Program assessment

Accreditation

Industry partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Associate Dean of Applied Science & Technology

Rend Lake College is seeking a collaborative and innovative Associate Dean of Applied Science & Technology to support the leadership, administration, and growth of career and technical education programs. This position assists with academic operations, workforce development initiatives, budgeting, program review, faculty support, grant management, and industry partnerships. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who is passionate about student success, workforce readiness, and building strong relationships with business, industry, and community stakeholders to advance high-quality educational opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the Dean in the administration, coordination, and daily operations of the Applied Science and Technology division.
• Assist with preparation, monitoring, and analysis of divisional budgets, including program expenditures, equipment needs, supplies, grant-funded activities, and resource allocation.
• Develop course schedules, instructor assignments, facility usage, lab scheduling, and modality planning for division programs as assigned.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development of fulltime faculty, part-time faculty, support staff, and student workers as assigned.
• Assist with the hiring process for full-time and part-time faculty, including screening applications, participating in interviews, checking qualifications, and supporting onboarding processes.
• Serve as a point of contact for faculty, staff, and students regarding divisional questions, concerns, and operational needs.
• Assist with program review activities, including data collection, report preparation, action planning, documentation, and follow-up.
• Support implementation of the division’s strategic plan and assist in monitoring progress toward divisional and institutional goals.
• Coordinate, support, and monitor assigned grants, special projects, and workforce initiatives within the division.
• Assist with coordinating advisory committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, minutes, membership records, industry feedback, and follow-up action items.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with area businesses, industry partners, educational institutions, community organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development and coordination of training, testing, customized workforce programs, and industry-recognized credentialing activities.
• Assist with recruitment and retention activities for Applied Science and Technology programs, including outreach events, student engagement activities, campus visits, and employer/community events.
• Represent the division at meetings, events, or institutional activities as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, employee, budget, personnel, and institutional information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred
• Three to five years of higher education experience
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or program management experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills required
• Experience in career and technical education program(s)
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement preferred
• Experience developing partnerships with employers and aligning educational programs with regional workforce needs

Salary & Benefits

• $65,000 to $75,000 annually.
• Full benefits.
• Free tuition for employee, spouse and dependents

Rend Lake College is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Rend Lake College does not discriminate in any of its policies on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or any other status protected by law. Questions about Title IX or Disability Access may be directed to [e-mail] or [e-mail] , respectively.