CTE Programs Leader & Curriculum Strategist

Enterprise State Community College; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenholm State Community College in Montgomery, Alabama seeks an Associate Dean of Career Technical Education to lead CTE programs, guide curriculum development, and advance student outcomes. This role administers instruction, advising, admissions, and continuation education initiatives under the Vice President of Instruction.

Strong experience in workforce partnerships and program assessment is essential. The position emphasizes strategic planning, budgeting, and compliance with ACCS and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Teaching experience related to career and technical education or vocational programs.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in an instructional leadership role such as Department Chair, Division Chair, Program Coordinator, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with CTE curriculum development, program assessment, workforce partnerships, including knowledge of industry credentials and work-based learning.
• Demonstrated experience in schedule development.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and administrative oversight for assigned Career Technical Education (CTE) programs.
• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of CTE programs, courses, credentials, and program inventories.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives that support CTE enrollment growth, program quality, workforce alignment, student success, and institutional priorities.
• Monitor program enrollment, retention, completion, licensure/certification outcomes, career placement, and other key performance indicators.
• Ensure assigned CTE programs comply with Alabama Community College System (ACCS), institutional, accrediting, regulatory, licensure, and industry requirements.
• Coordinate program review, assessment, student learning outcomes, program vitality, and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate curriculum development and revision, course scheduling, instructional planning, and program resource needs.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify instructional staffing, equipment, technology, facilities, and professional development needs.
• Provide administrative oversight of assigned CTE faculty and staff, including recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, professional development, performance management, and instructional effectiveness.
• Develop, manage, and monitor assigned CTE budgets and ensure effective and responsible use of institutional, instructional, grant, and other resources.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with business and industry, workforce agencies, community organizations, and other external stakeholders to strengthen CTE programs and employment pathways.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development to align non-credit training with credit-bearing programs, credentials, and career pathways.
• Expand and support work-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, clinical experiences, and other industry-connected learning opportunities.
• Coordinate CTE advisory committees and ensure industry and workforce input informs program, curriculum, and resource planning.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of CTE grants, special projects, and workforce initiatives.
• Oversee Perkins grant budgets, reporting, compliance, and effective utilization of grant resources.
• Support CTE recruitment, retention, completion, and career placement initiatives in collaboration with appropriate college departments.
• Analyze enrollment, labor-market, workforce, licensure, and program outcome data to inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and decision‑making.
• Support programs in maintaining required industry certifications, licensure standards, specialized accreditations, and other program‑specific requirements.
• Address student, faculty, and operational concerns and facilitate resolution in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Represent the CTE division at institutional, system, industry, workforce, community, and professional meetings and events.
• Participate in institutional planning, budgeting, accreditation, enrollment management, and other college-wide initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction, Executive Vice President, and/or President.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Assessment & SLOs

Program evaluation

Student advising/outreach coordination

Budget management

Staff development

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution

Tools

Instructional technology

Job description

Trenholm State Community College in Montgomery, Alabama seeks an Associate Dean of Career Technical Education to lead CTE programs, guide curriculum development, and advance student outcomes. This role administers instruction, advising, admissions, and continuation education initiatives under the Vice President of Instruction.

Strong experience in workforce partnerships and program assessment is essential. The position emphasizes strategic planning, budgeting, and compliance with ACCS and