Associate Dean of Transportation, Manufacturing, & Agriculture Technologies

Monash University; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental, vision, life insurances

Flexible benefits plan

Job summary

Fletcher Technical Community College seeks an Associate Dean of Transportation, Manufacturing, & Agriculture Technologies to lead Academic Affairs & Initiatives in Thibodaux, LA. The role focuses on program quality, workforce alignment, and growth across technical areas.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 3+ years in higher education administration, with strong collaboration and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least 3 years in higher education administration or program leadership.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and improve academic and workforce programs.
• Strong written and oral communication with collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop faculty and staff, including onboarding and performance evaluations.
• Plan and manage academic operations, including course scheduling and workloads.
• Lead curriculum development, accreditation, and program assessment processes.
• Use data to monitor enrollment, outcomes, and industry credentials to guide growth.
• Build industry and community partnerships and manage advisory committees.
• Expand student pathways through dual enrollment and articulation.
• Ensure compliance and manage funding data for financial aid and grants.
• Support grant lifecycle activities from development to closeout.
• Promote programs with marketing and media coordination.
• Manage division budgeting, facilities, and procurement; coordinate events.
• Represent the division in convocation, committees, and professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Collaborative leadership

Microsoft Office

Canvas LMS

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Associate Dean of Transportation, Manufacturing, & Agriculture Technologies

Job no: 495744
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Thibodaux, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs, Career and Technical Education, Technical, Manufacturing

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Energy & Advanced Technologies

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

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:

Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System