Director of Career Technical Education

Enterprise State Community College; Hamilton (AL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Bevill State Community College seeks a Director of Career Technical Education to provide administrative leadership and oversight of CTE programs. The role reports to the Dean of Career Technical Education and supervises faculty and staff, manages budgets, and coordinates curriculum development.

Strong accreditation knowledge and industry partnership experience are essential. The salary falls on Bevill State Community Colleges Local Salary Schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Career Technical field from an accredited institution is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of full-time teaching experience in higher education is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor program enrollment and support student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with business, industry, and government agencies to expand internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities.
• Ensure instructional practices and materials align with institutional, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with local K-12 school systems to market, coordinate schedules, and expand and maintain dual enrollment CTE classes and programs.
• Evaluate semester schedules to ensure correct contact hours and alignment with degree plans.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Curriculum development

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Supervisory experience

Education

Master’s degree in Career Technical field

5 years of full-time higher education teaching

3 years supervisory experience

Job description

The Director of Career Technical Education provides administrative leadership and oversight of assigned CTE programs. The Director of CTE reports to the Dean of Career Technical Education and will supervise faculty and staff, manage departmental budgets, and coordinate curriculum development. The Director also ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards and supports industry partnerships to meet regional workforce needs.

Salary: Appropriate placement on Bevill State Community Colleges Local Salary Schedule: C, Grade: 01 $94, 296 - $135,517. Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

1. Monitor program enrollment and support student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives.
2. Develop and maintain partnerships with business, industry, and government agencies to expand internship, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities.
3. Ensure instructional practices and materials align with institutional, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
4. Collaborate with local K-12 school systems to market, coordinate schedules, and expand and maintain dual enrollment CTE classes and programs.
5. Evaluate semester schedules to make sure they meet correct contact hours and align with each program's degree plan so that students can complete in a timely manner.
6. Assist the Dean of Career Technical Education at the beginning of each semester to evaluate faculty and adjunct teaching loads (FTLs).
7. Assist in maintaining program compliance with ACCS, ACHE, SACSCOC, and applicable programmatic accrediting agencies.
8. Provide guidance and support to full-time and adjunct faculty to promote instructional effectiveness and professional growth.
9. Supervise and evaluate assigned CTE faculty and staff in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
10. Collaborate with instructional staff to incorporate emerging technologies, industry trends, and workforce needs into CTE programs.
11. Coordinate and participate in student recruitment activities, including career fairs, college fairs, and community outreach events.
12. Assist the Dean of Career and Technical Education with program planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Career Technical Education, the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, or the President.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. A minimum of a master’s degree in a Career Technical field from an accredited institution is required.
2. A minimum of 5 years of full-time teaching experience in higher education is required.
3. A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Proficient computer usage.
3. Understanding of the College’s mission and vision.
4. Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
5. Demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy.
6. Demonstrated experience with innovative curriculum/program.
7. Demonstrated experience in data-based decision-making.
8. Knowledge of Federal and State policies and regulations.
9. Ability to read, interpret and explain policies and procedures.
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public in a pleasant and effective manner.
11. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
12. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds including students, parents, college employees, and the public.
13. Ability to handle various situations in a professional manner.
14. Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
15. Ability to operate in a high-pressure situation and respond to issues in a calm manner.
16. Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
17. Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
18. A focus on details.
19. A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
20. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
21. Willingness to maintain flexibility to meet the needs of the division.
22. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.

Bevill State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Bevill State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Bevill State Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Bevill State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Bevill State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling [phone], or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website www.sacscoc.org. Specific questions regarding Bevill State's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.

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