Dean of Workforce Development

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Leave policy

Work schedule

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

NETC in South Carolina seeks a Dean of Workforce Development to lead strategic planning and program development across Chesterfield, Marlboro and Dillon Counties, aligning degrees with community and industry needs. You will oversee enrollment, internships, scheduling, budgets, and partnerships; supervise staff; and develop industry-aligned certifications in collaboration with external stakeholders.

This role requires a master’s degree with six years of related experience and a proven track

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related discipline; six years of related work experience.
• Experience with workforce development and industry partnerships.
• Ability to manage office operations, supervise staff and coordinate training.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; capacity to work with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and development of Workforce Development initiatives.
• Align degree offerings with community and industry needs across service areas.
• Oversee enrollment, internships, programs, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Build external partnerships and coordinate advisory boards with stakeholders.
• Develop certifications and industry-aligned training in collaboration with partners.
• Supervise department staff and evaluate performance; manage grants where applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analysis and ROI-focused actions.
• Handle miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Grant management

Job description

Job Responsibilities of the Dean of Workforce Development

• Assists in the development and implementation of short and long-term plans for the Workforce Development Division that supports and contributes to the achievement of College strategic objectives, goals and its mission and evaluate the effectiveness of plans and activities. Ensures degree offerings meet the needs of the community, business, and industry served throughout the college service area of Chesterfield, Marlboro and Dillon Counties including conducting Advisory Board Meetings with Stakeholders.


• Working with division deans, builds and supports all NETC education programs that can transition and generate college credit supporting student success throughout the institution service area.


• Implements a comprehensive approach to continuous improvement by using and analyzing relevant data to design, review, evaluate and revise programs, services and course management.


• Manages operational systems that result in effective administrative processes for budget management, inventory management, course programming and scheduling to ensure a sound fiscal base and ROI.


• Oversees and coordinates all areas of office functions to include student enrollment, student assistance programs, distance learning programs, internships, apprenticeships, programming, and purchasing.


• Builds relationships and alliance with external constituencies to fulfill the mission, goals and objective of the College.


• Oversees and develops education course offering in partnership with industry to bring certifications and recognized credentials to all Workforce programming.


• Oversees the interviewing, selection, monitoring, mentoring, and evaluation of department employees to ensure quality performance of personnel.


• Other assignments as assigned by supervisor.

NETC Minimum Requirements

A master's degree in a related discipline, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible related work experience. Must have a valid driver's license.

NETC Preferred Requirements

Experience working with industries to develop, implement, and complete industry-specific training programs. Experience in workforce development and grant project management.

Ability to manage office, supervise employees, coordinate and develop training, serve as internal/external consultant, and develop and implement marketing strategies. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to work with upper level management in an efficient manner. Must be self-motived. Possesses integrity to work with business and agency heads. Ability to deal with interruptions and prepare response to continuous requests for training, workshops and seminars through working with agencies, consultants, other technical colleges and internal sources.

The work environment requires professionalism in marketing programs and services, organizing response to community needs in a timely manner. Travel to meetings/conferences/workshops out of town. Evening/weekend hours to address special events.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children


• Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays


• Work/Life Balance Work Schedule Normal Schedule for most positions Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 30 minute lunch and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. no lunch


• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs


• Professional Development opportunities

NETC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full‑time at NETC. To qualify for PSLF, you must:

• be employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (federal service includes U.S. military service)


• work full-time for that agency or organization


• have Direct Loans (or consolidate other federal student loans into a Direct Loan)


• repay your loans under an income-driven repayment plan*


• make 120 qualifying payments