Dean of Career & Technical Workforce Education

Danville Area Community College; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Danville Area Community College seeks a Dean of Career, Technical & Workforce Education to lead industry-related, short-term training and workforce programs. The role oversees scheduling, curriculum development, budgets and program assessments to ensure innovation and SLO achievement.

The ideal candidate brings a master’s degree and substantial administrative experience in higher education, industry, or business, plus a track record in curriculum development and grant management.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution.
• Full-time administrative or managerial experience within a community college, industry or business environment.
• Significant industry, business or higher education experience.
• Proven experience in curriculum development in industry-related and transition (workforce education) programs.
• Management of grant programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs staff in establishing divisional goals and objectives while managing the formulation of overall policies and plans.
• Oversees course scheduling, programmatic innovation and development, and faculty supervision to ensure Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are met through ongoing assessment.
• Directs and maintains a sound budget, provides budget needs to the VPAA, and approves purchase orders and travel expenses.
• Recommends the appointment, promotion, or release of faculty and staff while supporting ongoing professional development.
• Approves degree audits, transfer credits, and course waivers; evaluates career and technical faculty at least annually.
• Pursues grants and industry partnerships, facilitates active relationships with business leaders, regional employers and oversees program advisory boards.
• Leads accreditation initiatives for individual programs and ensures the implementation of college safety standards within the division.
• Supports cooperative relationships between credit programs and Workforce Development of non-credit offerings.

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution

Job description

Danville Area Community College seeks a Dean of Career, Technical & Workforce Education to lead industry-related, short-term training and workforce programs. The role oversees scheduling, curriculum development, budgets and program assessments to ensure innovation and SLO achievement.

The ideal candidate brings a master’s degree and substantial administrative experience in higher education, industry, or business, plus a track record in curriculum development and grant management.