Dean of Applied Programs and Workforce Innovation
Edison State Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time position of Dean of Applied Programs and Workforce Innovation. The Dean is responsible to the Provost for the operational oversight and strategic leadership for career and technical education (CTE) programs, applied technology disciplines, applied business disciplines, and workforce development initiatives. The Dean is responsible for advancing academic excellence and fostering faculty and student success. This role is pivotal in aligning academic offerings with regional labor market needs, expanding partnerships with business and industry, and fostering innovation in teaching, training, and experiential learning. This position plays a critical role in ensuring access to high-quality education that supports both direct-to-work and university transfer goals.
To be considered, candidates should include cover letter, resume, and list of education/work experience, including job titles in chronological order when completing their online application.
Edison State Community College is an EOE/AA Employer.
Salary: $94,636.91 -$98,422.39 Annually
Functional Responsibilities:
Students – Promote and facilitate student success from recruitment to retention to graduation.
Faculty – Foster excellence among the faculty; provide leadership, support, and feedback for full-time and adjunct faculty.
Curriculum – Collaborate with faculty to keep program curricula current and responsive to local and regional stakeholders’ needs.
Strategic Enrollment Management – Develop new approaches, refine processes, and conduct SEM activities.
Committees – Participate in meetings.
Assessment – Facilitate the process of continuous improvement through assessment of student learning.
Ombudsperson – Resolve issues.
Partnerships – Create partnerships and participate in them with businesses, other educational institutions, community agencies, etc.
Budget/Grants/Resource Development – Lead the process by which the division acquires and uses financial resources.
Instructional Design and Technology – Provide vision and leadership for the division in course development, instructional design, and learning assessment for face-to-face, online, hybrid, and virtual delivery models.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Qualifications:
Must be a team player, ascribing to the philosophy of servant leadership, the College's values, the academic core values, and continuous quality improvement. In addition, must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Must have exceptional leadership and management skills and adapt to changing environmental conditions with entrepreneurial leadership.
Required Experience:
- Experience teaching at the collegiate level, preferably at a community college.
- Minimum of 3-5 years in supervision, leadership, or administration, preferably in higher education.
Required Educational Background:
Master’s Degree or higher in Higher Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, a field related to the Division’s programs/disciplines, or a related degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation.
Supervises the following staff:
Program Faculty, Assistant Dean of Workforce Development and Work-based Learning, Tech Prep Coordinator, Child Development Center Director, and Academic Project Specialists.
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