Dean, Career and Technical Education

Maricopa Community College district; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Glendale Community College is seeking a Dean of Career, Technical & Workforce Education to lead strategic CTE programs and workforce partnerships. The role focuses on strengthening career-focused education, expanding pathways, and aligning programs with regional workforce needs, while maintaining academic quality and fiscal stewardship.

The ideal candidate will balance strategic and operational work, collaborate with faculty and industry partners, and drive program development and review to

Job description

Dean, Career and Technical Education

Job ID: 323330

Location: Glendale Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range

$111,666.61 - $145,166.29/annually, DOE

Grade

125

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required.

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm.

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

The Dean of Career, Technical & Workforce Education (CTE) is a key member of Glendale Community College's academic leadership team, responsible for strengthening career-focused education, expanding workforce pathways, and advancing innovative academic programs that respond to student and regional workforce needs. This position provides leadership for career and technical education, workforce-aligned programs, and emerging areas of program development while ensuring that academic offerings remain responsive, relevant, and accessible to students and the communities GCC serves.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable working at the strategic and operational levels, using labor-market and student data, employer and community input, and institutional priorities to identify opportunities for new programs and strengthen existing ones, while ensuring effective program review, curriculum development, resource alignment, and day-to-day operations. This role requires a leader who is innovative, collaborative, student-centered, and relationship-driven, with the ability to build strong partnerships across the college and with employers, industry, K-12 partners, and community organizations to create clear pathways to education, employment, and economic mobility.

The Dean will play a critical role in helping GCC anticipate emerging workforce needs, cultivate program innovation, secure and leverage external resources, and connect academic programs to regional economic priorities. Success in this role will require the ability to translate emerging opportunities into sustainable programs while maintaining a strong commitment to academic quality, student success, and fiscal stewardship.

This is an on-site position, offering the opportunity to work directly with faculty, staff, students, and external partners; build meaningful relationships across the campus and with industry partners; and actively contribute to the academic and workforce mission of Glendale Community College.

Essential Functions

30% - Provides strategic leadership and oversight for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Collaborates with program directors, department chairs, faculty, and staff to ensure academic quality, operational effectiveness, student success, and continuous program improvement. Ensures programs meet college, district, accreditation, regulatory, and industry standards.

30% - Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of CTE programs, projects, and strategic initiatives aligned with college priorities and evolving workforce needs. Advances innovative instructional approaches, emerging technologies, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary opportunities. Oversees budgets, grants and other funding sources, resource allocation, specialized instructional facilities and equipment, and the planning and implementation of major CTE initiatives to support program growth, effectiveness, and sustainability.

15% - Develops and sustains strategic partnerships with business and industry, economic and workforce development organizations, educational partners, and community-based organizations. Engages external partners to strengthen workforce pipelines, expand work-based learning opportunities, identify emerging skill needs, and support program growth and regional economic development.

10% - Collaborates with faculty, industry partners, and workforce stakeholders to identify current and emerging workforce trends and develop new or enhanced academic programs, curriculum, credentials, and training opportunities. Uses industry input, labor-market information, enrollment trends, and program outcomes to inform program development and resource priorities.

10% - Performs hiring and evaluation of faculty and staff. Provides leadership and support to department and program leaders and promotes professional development that strengthens teaching, leadership, technical expertise, and program effectiveness.

5% - Perform other duties as assigned in support of Academic Affairs and college priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a teaching field related to area(s) of assignment and five (5) years of experience in an academic leadership and/or supervisory role in higher education and three (3) years of teaching that includes curriculum/coursework development. Examples of academic leadership/supervisory experience includes: division/department chair, project management, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance, committee leadership, program director, and shared governance. No degree equivalency.

OR

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or field related to area of assignment and five (5) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in field of assignment that includes three (3) years of supervisory experience. Examples of student affairs academic support or non-academic pathway management/leadership experience includes: program management, project management, budget development and management related to programs or projects, staff supervision, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance. No degree equivalency.

Desired Qualifications

1. Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership experience overseeing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in the community college.

2. Three (3) or more years of full-time teaching experience in the community colleges in a CTE related field.

3. Experience collaborating with faculty and academic leadership to advance CTE programs that promote student success, completion, and workforce readiness.

4. Experience leading comprehensive program review, assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement processes for CTE programs.

5. Experience building partnerships with industry, education, workforce, and/or community organizations to advance CTE programs and outcomes.

6. Experience managing complex budgets, grants, and/or governmental funding sources, including funding such as Proposition 301, Perkins, or other workforce and CTE-related funds.

7. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years

Special Working Conditions

• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense

• May require travel to campuses, community events, and employer partner locations

• May require occasional evening or weekend hours for special events or activities

• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen

Posting Close Date

Open until filled. First Review Date: Monday, October 19, 2026. Applications received after the review date may not be screened.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.