Associate Dean of Transportation, Manufacturing, & Agriculture Technologies

Thibodaux Chamber; Thibodaux (LA); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Vacation & sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Fletcher Technical Community College is seeking an Associate Dean of Transportation, Manufacturing, and Agriculture Technologies in Thibodaux, LA. The role oversees faculty development, curriculum alignment, and program growth, while ensuring compliance and funding readiness.

You will collaborate across departments to enhance student pathways, support dual enrollment, and build partnerships with local employers to expand opportunities. A strong leadership and communication skill set is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in a related field with significant experience.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and continuously improve programs and offerings.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication with a collaborative leadership style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Canvas LMS.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and develop faculty and staff; support hiring and onboarding; conduct evaluations; mentor for growth.
• Plan and manage academic operations; schedule courses; coordinate workloads and adjunct staff.
• Advance program quality and growth; guide curriculum development and accreditation processes.
• Use data to drive decisions: monitor enrollment, program performance, and outcomes.
• Build industry and community partnerships; maintain strategic relationships with employers and districts.
• Expand student pathways; support dual enrollment and internships with external partners.
• Ensure compliance and funding readiness; manage data for financial aid and grants.
• Support grant lifecycle activities: identify opportunities and lead programmatic initiatives.
• Promote programs with Marketing; update website and advertisements.
• Manage resources; assist with budgeting, facilities, and inventory.

Connaissances

Strong interpersonal

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Formation

Associate degree or technical diploma in a related field

Outils

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Canvas LMS

Description du poste

Associate Dean of Transportation, Manufacturing, & Agriculture Technologies

Job no: 495744
Closes: 10/14/2026 12:00:00 AM
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-recognised 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:

• An associate degree or technical diploma in a related technical field with at least seven years of relevant experience and appropriate industry credentials.
• 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:

• Advanced Degree

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.