Strategic Dean of Workforce & Technical Education

Construction Association of Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson College seeks a Dean to provide academic and administrative leadership for instructional pathways and departments in alignment with TCSS principles. The role emphasizes program quality, planning, and workforce outcomes.

Responsibilities include budgeting, faculty development, stakeholder engagement, and advancing equity and student success across modalities. The Dean will collaborate with campus leaders to sustain accreditation, compliance, and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; earned doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience overseeing Trades programs (HVAC, electrician, welding, manufacturing) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in academic planning, budgeting, program evaluation, and outcomes assessment.
• Ability to lead academic teams using institution-wide expectations and student success frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for assigned programs and departments.
• Oversee academic planning, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Lead faculty and staff development and performance evaluation.
• Support student success, advising, and equitable outcomes across modalities and locations.
• Manage budgeting and resource allocation for assigned areas.
• Represent programs in external partnerships and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Equity focus

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Administrative software

Instructional technology

Job description

Jackson College seeks a Dean to provide academic and administrative leadership for instructional pathways and departments in alignment with TCSS principles. The role emphasizes program quality, planning, and workforce outcomes.

Responsibilities include budgeting, faculty development, stakeholder engagement, and advancing equity and student success across modalities. The Dean will collaborate with campus leaders to sustain accreditation, compliance, and strategic priorities.