Dean, Community Education and Partnerships (Workforce and Community Partnerships)

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills (IL)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition waiver

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation Days

Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL invites applications for the Dean of Community Education and Partnerships to lead workforce and continuing education initiatives. The role guides non-credit and professional development programs, builds strong community and industry partnerships, and drives program quality to support student success and lifelong learning.

You will manage MBCC operations, oversee budgeting, staffing, and curriculum development, and report to the Vice President

Qualifications

Master’s degree required; five+ years in workforce/community education or related fields.
Experience managing budgets, personnel, and programs.
Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.
Ability to develop and evaluate curricula and new programs.
Experience with staff supervision, project management, and strategic collaboration.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to subdivision staff.
Plan, supervise, and evaluate subdivision initiatives.
Lead strategic development for community and continuing education.
Develop budgets, monitor operations, and prepare subdivision reports.
Collaborate with business and community partners to grow programs.
Represent the college at community events and advisory boards.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff management

Curriculum development

New program development

Communication

Negotiation

Teaching experience

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Title

Dean, Community Education and Partnerships (Workforce and Community Partnerships)

Department

Corporate, Community, & Continuing Education

Work Location

Main Campus

Duties

Summary: Reporting to the Vice President of Workforce, Strategy and External Affairs, the Dean of Community Education and Partnerships provides leadership for the team responsible for the identification, organization, presentation, and evaluation of courses and programs that are designed to meet the varied needs of the district’s population ranging from entry-level career programs to personal enrichment for adults. The Dean is also responsible for the operation of the Moraine Business and Conference Center (MBCC). This administrator fosters strong relationships in the business, academic, and content-provider communities. The Dean is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and advance lifelong learning within the college and in business and industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide dynamic leadership, energy, direction, and guidance to subdivision staff.
Provide overall planning, supervision, direction, and evaluation of the initiatives and activities of the subdivision, including training and development, professional development and community services, and other areas as assigned.
Provide strategic leadership for community education and continuing education programs.
Provide leadership to the subdivision team to facilitate existing conference center client relationships and plans for new business development.
Assess community and workforce needs to identify opportunities for new educational programs.
Develop, implement, and evaluate non-credit, professional development, workforce training, youth, and lifelong learning programs and courses.
Develop annual budgets, monitor fiscal and programmatic operations, document and evaluate monthly financial performance, and direct the preparation of subdivision reports.
Advise the Vice President of Workforce, Strategy, and External Affairs on operational performance and programmatic changes.
Work collaboratively with administrators and others in accomplishing the goals of the subdivision and the college.
Serve as a member of the Deans’ Council and other committees and task groups as required.
Provide staffing recommendations to the Vice President of Workforce, Strategy, and External Affairs, assure orientation of personnel, and meet requirements for staff evaluation.
Utilize college-hiring practices to provide instructors for courses offered through the subdivision.
Meet College guidelines concerning course management, including approval procedures and scheduling.
Assist in the design and implementation of staff development activities for the subdivision. Provide development activities for college and district participants.
with the grants office to prepare grant applications; provide implementation, monitoring and fiscal accountability for grants within the subdivision.
Assure compliance of the subdivision with college policies and procedures and local, state, and federal guidelines for programs and services.
Maintain appropriate accrediting status, when applicable, with state and federal agencies as required for program approval.
Market community education and conference center offerings, including creating and disseminating marketing materials in cooperation with the college’s Marketing and Creative Services department.
Foster a climate of collegiality within the business community and between the business community and the college.
Identify and evaluate third-party content providers to enhance community education course offerings. Negotiate contracts including financial terms and legal considerations.
Represent the college at community events, advisory boards, and professional organizations as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Master’s Degree required.
Five (5) or more years of successful experience in the workforce development, community education, or continuing education areas required.
Experience managing budgets, personnel, and program/project management required.

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Qualifications

Documented success in workforce development, community education and/or continuing education with skills in managing budgets, leading staff and managing projects/programs.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Highly developed communication and facilitation skills in planning and implementing complex projects and programs that are college focused and student centered.
Demonstrated skills in curriculum development and new program development.
Demonstrated skills in creative problem solving, supervision, evaluation, and leadership.
Solid understanding of business, academics, and entrepreneurship.
Effective negotiating skills.
Teaching experience within an institution of higher education preferred.
History of increased responsibility within the workforce development, community education, or continuing education areas.
Ability to encourage and evaluate calculated risk-taking.
Proven success empowering employees.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours

General Hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Salary/Wage

$107,626-$120,000 (plus exceptional benefits)

Hourly/Salary

Salaried

Benefits

Administrative, Confidential, Managerial, and Supervisory (ACMS)

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: