Dean of Education and Workforce Development

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Compton Community College District seeks a Dean of Education and Workforce Development to oversee Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act programs and related grants.

The role includes budget development, compliance, and directing workforce development initiatives to align with college priorities and industry needs. The Dean will coordinate with instructional programs and support services to meet student and adult learner needs and facilitate transitions to higher education and the

Qualifications

• Vision and leadership for workforce development programs.
• Collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration to align programs with accreditation and industry standards.
• Establish partnerships with business and community organizations to expand training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for the development of workforce development efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to develop and assess programs aligned with accreditation, industry standards, and student career goals.
• Cultivate partnerships with business, industry, and community organizations to enhance program relevance and expand training opportunities.
• Develop policies for adult education and workforce development that align with college priorities and grant requirements.
• Manage state and federally funded projects (Strong Workforce, Perkins, Adult Education) budgets and reporting.
• Develop and oversee program budgets to ensure efficient use of resources.

Job description

Compton Community College District

Dean of Education and Workforce Development

Req: A2026-003

Salary: $123,735-$165,817 annually

Deadline: 09/17/2026

Complete job description and application available online at: https://compton.igreentree.com/css_academic/CSSPage_Welcome.asp

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Adult Education and Workforce Development has the responsibility, coordination, and oversight of college efforts for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V), Strong Workforce Program, California Adult Education Program, and other categorical or grant funded programs. The Dean is responsible for program budget development and monitoring and assuring compliance with a variety of applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements related to community college instruction. The Dean will direct and provide leadership and vision for workforce and career development and adult education, including grant development, management and oversight, job placement, internship and apprenticeships, and work-based learning opportunities. The Dean will coordinate with select instructional programs and support services at Compton College that meet the educational and training needs of students and adult learners and help them transition successfully to post- secondary education and the workforce.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

• Provide vision and leadership for the development of workforce development efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to develop and assess programs aligned with accreditation, industry standards, and student career goals that lead to high-wage, high-employment jobs.
• Cultivate partnerships with business, industry, and community organizations to enhance program relevance and expand training opportunities.
• Develop policies and procedures for adult education and workforce development offerings that align with existing College priorities, policies, procedures and grant requirements.
• Manage state and federally funded projects, including Strong Workforce, Perkins, and Adult Education, by preparing, managing, and reporting project budgets and expenditures as assigned and maintaining accurate records and audit trails.
• Develop and oversee program budgets to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
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