Associate Dean of Transportation, Manufacturing, & Agriculture Technologies

Sowela Technical Community College; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Background screening required

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College in Thibodaux, LA seeks an Associate Dean of Transportation, Manufacturing, & Agriculture Technologies to lead academic operations, develop curriculum, and strengthen industry partnerships. The role emphasizes program quality, accreditation support, and student outcomes in high-demand fields.

The position guides faculty and staff, manages scheduling and workloads, ensures compliance and funding readiness, and drives expansion of student pathways.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education administration, academic support, or program leadership.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and continuously improve academic and workforce programs and course offerings.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Canvas LMS.
• Flexibility to work varied hours and respond to evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop faculty and staff: support hiring and onboarding, conduct performance evaluations, review leave/timesheets, mentor for growth, and address personnel matters.
• Plan and manage academic operations: build and evaluate credit and non-credit course schedules; coordinate faculty workloads, instructional assignments, and adjunct/overload needs.
• Advance program quality and growth: guide curriculum development and revision; review syllabi, course content, and Canvas integration; support accreditation, program review, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Use data to drive decisions: monitor enrollment trends, program performance, student outcomes, completers, job placements, and IRCs/IBCs to identify opportunities for improvement and expansion.
• Build industry and community partnerships: oversee advisory committees; develop and maintain strategic relationships with employers, K–12 districts, colleges, universities, and community organizations; track and report partnership activities and outcomes.
• Expand student pathways: support dual enrollment, articulation, transfer agreements, work-based learning, internships, and apprenticeships in collaboration with faculty and external partners.
• Ensure compliance and funding readiness: partner with Enrollment, Grants, and other offices to maintain accurate program, course, and funding data for financial aid, TOPS, MJ Foster Promise, WIOA, grants, and other sources.
• Support grant lifecycle activities: help identify opportunities and provide programmatic leadership for grant development, implementation, monitoring, reporting, compliance, and closeout.
• Promote programs: collaborate with Marketing on website updates, social media, advertisements, promotional materials, and program photography/media.
• Manage resources: assist the Dean with division budgeting, expenditures, facilities, equipment, supplies, and inventory; coordinate procurement to support program operations.
• Lead events: plan and coordinate division programming (summer camps, informational sessions, industry seminars, closing ceremonies) and support college-wide events (open houses, job fairs, recruiting visits).
• Represent the division at convocation, committees, and professional development activities; foster a respectful, inclusive, student-centered culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Dean of Transportation, Manufacturing, & Agriculture Technologies

Associate Dean of Transportation, Manufacturing, & Agriculture Technologies Job no: 495744 Closes: Work Type: Staff Full-Time Locations: Thibodaux, LA Categories: Academic Affairs, Career and Technical Education, Technical, Manufacturing

College:Fletcher Technical Community College

Department:Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department:Energy & Advanced Technologies

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Salary:$69,518

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and develop faculty and staff: support hiring and onboarding, conduct performance evaluations, review leave/timesheets, mentor for growth, and address personnel matters.
• Plan and manage academic operations: build and evaluate credit and non-credit course schedules; coordinate faculty workloads, instructional assignments, and adjunct/overload needs.
• Advance program quality and growth: guide curriculum development and revision; review syllabi, course content, and Canvas integration; support accreditation, program review, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Use data to drive decisions: monitor enrollment trends, program performance, student outcomes, completers, job placements, and industry-recognized credentials (IRCs/IBCs) to identify opportunities for improvement and expansion.
• Build industry and community partnerships: oversee advisory committees; develop and maintain strategic relationships with employers, K–12 districts, colleges, universities, and community organizations; track and report partnership activities and outcomes.
• Expand student pathways: support dual enrollment, articulation, transfer agreements, work-based learning, internships, and apprenticeships in collaboration with faculty and external partners.
• Ensure compliance and funding readiness: partner with Enrollment, Grants, and other offices to maintain accurate program, course, and funding data for financial aid, TOPS, MJ Foster Promise, WIOA, grants, and other sources.
• Support grant lifecycle activities: help identify opportunities and provide programmatic leadership for grant development, implementation, monitoring, reporting, compliance, and closeout.
• Promote programs: collaborate with Marketing on website updates, social media, advertisements, promotional materials, and program photography/media.
• Manage resources: assist the Dean with division budgeting, expenditures, facilities, equipment, supplies, and inventory; coordinate procurement to support program operations.
• Lead events: plan and coordinate division programming (summer camps, informational sessions, industry seminars, closing ceremonies) and support college-wide events (open houses, job fairs, recruiting visits).
• Represent the division at convocation, committees, and professional development activities; foster a respectful, inclusive, student-centered culture.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education administration, academic support, or program leadership (community college experience preferred).
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and continuously improve academic and workforce programs and course offerings.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Flexibility to work varied hours and respond to evolving priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with accreditation, program review, and assessment in career and technical education.
• Background developing industry partnerships, advisory committees, or work-based learning/apprenticeship programs.
• Familiarity with state/federal funding streams (e.g., WIOA, TOPS, MJ Foster Promise) and grant-supported initiatives.

Why This Role Matters:

Make a lasting impact on students, industry, and the region's workforce. The Associate Dean leads transformative programs that prepare learners for in-demand careers and support economic growth.

Benefits:

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges,Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.