Associate Dean of Transportation, Manufacturing, & Agriculture Technologies

Recent Jobs; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College in Thibodaux, LA, seeks an Associate Dean in Academic Affairs & Initiatives to lead, supervise, and develop faculty and staff; to plan and evaluate credit and non-credit schedules; and to guide curriculum development and program growth.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions on enrollment and outcomes, partnerships with employers and colleges, and oversight of grant lifecycle activities and funding readiness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least 3 years of leadership in higher education administration.
• Experience in academic program leadership and workforce development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop faculty and staff, support hiring and onboarding, conduct evaluations, mentor growth.
• Plan and manage academic operations, schedule courses, coordinate workloads and adjunct needs.
• Advance program quality through curriculum development, review syllabi, and accreditation support.
• Use data to drive decisions on enrollment, outcomes, and program performance.
• Build industry and community partnerships and manage advisory committees.
• Expand student pathways via dual enrollment, articulation, and work-based learning.
• Ensure compliance and funding readiness with financial aid and grant data, and funding sources.
• Support grant lifecycle activities from development to closeout.
• Promote programs with Marketing, update website, social media, and promotions.
• Manage division budgeting, facilities, equipment, and procurement; plan events.
• Represent the division at convocation and committees; foster an inclusive culture.

Education

Master’s degree with 3+ years in higher education administration

Job description

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.

Advertised:02 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:14 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time