Dean of Economic & Workforce Development

Chabot Las Positas Community College District; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District seeks a Dean, Economic and Workforce Development for Las Positas College in Livermore, California. The Dean will lead the development, direction, and evaluation of workforce and economic development initiatives, oversee grants and budgets, and foster partnerships with employers, industry groups, and regional economic partners.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong collaboration with faculty and administration, and a commitment to student

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; leadership experience in workforce/economic development preferred.
• Experience leading workforce development initiatives in higher education or related sectors.
• Ability to administer grants, contracts, and funding for workforce programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of workforce development strategies.
• Oversee budgets, expenditures, and financial performance of programs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers, industry associations, and economic development partners.
• Supervise faculty and staff; recruit, evaluate, and develop workforce personnel.
• Coordinate with district offices and external partners to align resources and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Grant management

Partnership development

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Grants management systems

Data analysis software

Job description

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District seeks a Dean, Economic and Workforce Development for Las Positas College in Livermore, California. The Dean will lead the development, direction, and evaluation of workforce and economic development initiatives, oversee grants and budgets, and foster partnerships with employers, industry groups, and regional economic partners.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong collaboration with faculty and administration, and a commitment to student