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About the Role

The Dean of Workforce, Career, and Technical Programs provides leadership and oversight for all non-credit and workforce programs, including automotive, business administration, business accounting, construction technology, and Police Basic Training. This role develops and implements a strategic plan to enhance academic quality, develop new programs, and align non-credit to credit pathways. The Dean collaborates with external partners to support skill attainment and works with other Deans to align academic programs with industry requirements. Additionally, the Dean oversees the Credit for Prior Learning program and supports the creation of microcredentials.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for all assigned academic programs, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and workforce needs.
Lead curriculum development and revision for credit-bearing academic programs.
Lead academic assessment and curriculum development for all non-credit bearing programs.
Oversee instructional quality, program review, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee all microcredential development and alignment to degree pathways.
Develop new short-term credentials, microcredentials, and industry-recognized certifications.
Collaborate with other Deans and Academic Affairs to create non-credit and micro-credential programming that aligns with industry needs and degree pathways.
Direct all non-credit workforce training programs, including program creation, scheduling, instructor hiring, and compliance.
Identify emerging workforce needs through labor market analysis and employer engagement.
Develop a strategic plan for Workforce Development that includes enrollment, enhanced and new programming, and intentional pathways designed from non-credit to credit, revenue projections, and marketing plans.
Build and maintain partnerships with employers, unions, workforce boards, K-12 districts, and community organizations.
Collaborate with external partners to design responsive training programs and secure internship, apprenticeship, and job placement opportunities.
Represent the college in regional workforce initiatives and economic development efforts.
Work with external partners to establish additional pathways for adult learners.
Oversee all full-time faculty and adjuncts reporting to this school.
Recruit, recommend, and evaluate full-time faculty, adjuncts, and workforce instructors.
Provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff that correspond with the school’s and institution’s priorities.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to faculty, adjuncts, and workforce instructors.
Manage staffing assignments, workload distribution, and performance expectations.
Recommend release time, overload, or stipend requests to Academic Affairs for faculty.
Develop and oversee budgets for all assigned programs, including personnel, equipment, supplies, and travel.
Approve operational expenditures and monitor fiscal performance.
Pursue grants, contracts, and revenue-generating opportunities to expand workforce and academic programming.
Create pay scale for all non-credit instructors.
Track revenue of all workforce programs and discern how programming contributes to college operations.
Oversee scheduling of courses, labs, and training programs in coordination with Academic Affairs.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
Maintain program documentation, reporting, and data tracking for institutional planning.
Conduct assessment of all programs in alignment with the college’s strategic plan, enrollment planning, and the division’s strategic plan.
Oversee the experiential learning efforts for the college including service learning, internships, Empire State Service Corps, and similar high-impact practices.
Enhance and expand Credit for Prior Learning opportunities as entry points for adult learners.
Serve on college committees and contribute to institutional planning and policy development.
Work closely with Enrollment Management, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, and Student Services to support recruitment, retention, and student success.
Coordinate with Facilities and IT to ensure program spaces and equipment meet instructional needs.
Collaborate with Academic Affairs to strategically expand the Prison Education Program offerings.
Maintain accreditation for programs.
Lead initiatives to expand workforce and CTE offerings, including hybrid, online, and employer-sponsored training.
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to keep programs current and competitive.
Develop pathways that bridge non-credit training to credit-bearing academic programs.
Collaborate with Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Affairs to recruit adult learners and support their academic progress.
Partner with the college’s Foundation to support students through scholarships and emergency needs.
Develop and assess a workforce strategic plan that aligns with institutional strategic planning and priorities.
Host external stakeholder events to increase engagement and participation from relevant communities, employers, and organizations through Greene and Columbia counties.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant field (business, education, workforce development, or related discipline).
Progressive administrative experience in workforce development and career and technical education.
Knowledge of academic assessment and curriculum development.
Experience developing non-traditional entry points to college: Credit for Prior Learning, workforce programs, GED completion, micro-credential completion.
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with employers and community organizations.
Experience with budgeting, personnel supervision, and program development.
Experience with grant writing and post-award management.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Experience working with students from diverse communities, veterans, adult learners, and students with financial needs.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic planning
Curriculum development
Academic assessment
Program development
Budget management
Personnel supervision
Grant writing
Partnership building
Communication
Organizational skills
Workforce development
Career and technical education
Credit for Prior Learning
Microcredential development
Industry alignment
Community engagement
Experiential learning
Hybrid and online training development
Emerging technology evaluation

Location

Greene County
Columbia County

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-4 years experience in a community college environment (preferred)

Education Level

Master's degree

About the Company

The college offers a variety of programs and services to support student success and community needs.