CTE Dean & Workforce Development

Lewis-Clark State College; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, ID, invites applications for the Dean of Career & Technical Education. The Dean will lead all CTE programs, oversee curriculum development, and ensure program quality in alignment with accreditation standards.

The role requires a Master's degree and at least three years of senior leadership in postsecondary education, with strong budget management and Perkins V experience. Doctoral degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; consideration for those near completion with date.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible administrative or leadership experience in postsecondary education or technical education.
• Knowledge of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act and postsecondary CTE accountability frameworks.
• Ability to develop, implement, and assess CTE curriculum and programs.
• Experience in budget development, fiscal management, and resource allocation.
• Strong record of building partnerships with employers, industry, and community organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to student access and success.
• Must meet qualifications to obtain Idaho State Career Technical Administrator's Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership & Curriculum: Lead all programs in the School of Career & Technical Education; oversee Adult Learning and Workforce Training; coordinate with allied health and NWCCU standards; supervise assessment of learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Personnel & Faculty Development: Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate CTE faculty and staff; oversee teaching assignments and workload; promote instructional excellence and governance participation.
• Budget, Grants & Resource Management: Develop and manage annual CTE budget; lead Perkins V grant administration; pursue additional funding for program expansion and equipment upgrades.
• Student Success & Enrollment: Drive recruitment, retention, and completion strategies; coordinate with Admissions and Financial Aid; design pathways from high school to LC State CTE programs; track enrollment data.
• Workforce & Community Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with regional employers and industry groups; participate in state and national workforce coalitions.
• Strategic Planning & Institutional Collaboration: Contribute to LC State strategic plan; participate in leadership meetings and accreditation processes; report on CTE performance to leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Curriculum development

Partnership development

Communication skills

CTE knowledge

Perkins V familiarity

Student access & success

Education

Master's degree

PhD or EdD preferred

Job description

Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, ID, invites applications for the Dean of Career & Technical Education. The Dean will lead all CTE programs, oversee curriculum development, and ensure program quality in alignment with accreditation standards.

The role requires a Master's degree and at least three years of senior leadership in postsecondary education, with strong budget management and Perkins V experience. Doctoral degree is preferred.