Dean of Career & Workforce Education & Innovation

Danville Area Community College; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Danville Area Community College seeks a Dean of Career & Workforce Education to lead industry-related, short-term training and workforce programs. The role directs scheduling, faculty evaluation, curriculum development, budgets, and program assessments to ensure innovation, accreditation compliance, and student success.

Strong leadership and grant management are essential. The Dean collaborates across credit and non-credit offerings, ensures program alignment with Perkins V and adult education

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Significant administrative or managerial experience in a community college or equivalent.
• Experience with curriculum development in workforce education programs.
• Experience managing grant programs.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Leadership: directs staff and policies to meet divisional goals.
• Program Management: oversees scheduling, innovation, and faculty supervision to meet SLOs.
• Financial Oversight: maintains budgets and approves expenditures.
• Faculty & Staff Development: hiring, promotion, and professional development.
• Academic Governance: degree audits, transfer credits, and course waivers.
• Industry & Community Engagement: pursues grants and partnerships.
• Compliance & Safety: leads accreditation initiatives and safety standards.
• Collaboration: supports alignment with Workforce Development and non-credit offerings.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Curriculum development

Grant management

Industry experience

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution

Job description

Danville Area Community College seeks a Dean of Career & Workforce Education to lead industry-related, short-term training and workforce programs. The role directs scheduling, faculty evaluation, curriculum development, budgets, and program assessments to ensure innovation, accreditation compliance, and student success.

Strong leadership and grant management are essential. The Dean collaborates across credit and non-credit offerings, ensures program alignment with Perkins V and adult education