Job Description

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dean of Workforce Development serves as a collaborative, executive administrator for all workforce development programs including credit and non-credit career technical programs, training delivery for business and industry, adult education, and continuing education. The Dean works collaboratively with the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants, and Special Projects for training and workforce development grants. Strong organizational and supervisory skills are required to ensure progress toward established goals and objectives and to ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines. A broad knowledge of technical education, local and state workforce development initiatives, and the ability to establish and foster partnerships with local government, secondary education and business and industry is essential while demonstrating a commitment to students' success.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES:  

• Use collaborative, innovative problem-solving and leadership skills to position the College as a leader in workforce and economic development by producing well-prepared graduates and continuing training to existing workers to feed the talent pipeline and meet employment needs in the region.
• Write applications/proposals, negotiate contracts, complete reports, ensure accurate billing, and maintain documents for all programs funded by grants, special funding sources, or industry sponsorship/reimbursement.
• Ensure that the College achieves its strategic and operational goals for technical/adult education and workforce development. 
• Coordinate workforce development initiatives with the Alabama Technology Network – Gadsden (ATN- Gadsden).
• Ensure revenue generation through the College’s revenue-based programs i.e., apprenticeships, open enrollment in training programs, contract training with area industry, and grants for entrepreneurial initiatives.
• Regularly meet and/or convene industry partners to prioritize workforce needs and engage qualified personnel to provide workforce solutions and just-in-time training.
• Establish and maintain a strong collaborative relationship with the ACCS Workforce Office.
• Collaborate with college leaders as well as K-12 and university partners to clearly define career pathways, workforce curriculum advancements, articulations, work-based learning initiatives, etc. 
• Supervise the administrative functions of career technical education programs, adult education, non-credit training, and continuing education.
• Establish and manage robust work-based learning opportunities for all technical programs that include co-op experiences and Alabama Industry Recognized Registered Apprenticeships.
• Represent the technical and workforce division internally and externally, acting as a liaison for area business and industry.
• Utilize state and regional labor data to sustain or create viable programs for existing and emerging industry needs.
• Provide leadership and oversight in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program goals and outcomes (e.g., unit strategic plans/student learning outcomes/key performance indicators).
• Collaborate with all qualified program faculty, other instructional deans, and the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants, and Special Projects for the development, implementation, and evaluation of training and workforce development grants for technical programs including the Carl D. Perkins Federal Grant Program.
• Provide executive oversight in the preparation and management of budgets for all areas of responsibility.
• Sustain a high-performing team through careful selection, orientation/mentorship, professional development, and evaluation of employees in all areas of responsibility.
• Provide executive oversight of year-long schedules for technical programs and employee schedules for technical programs in the division.
• Lead the review of program performance and make recommendations for new programs, program expansion, or program discontinuation based on institutional and workforce data.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Note: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade. 

 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in career/technical education, business administration, management, industrial technology, or a related field required. 
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a technical field (other than education), customized training, business solutions, or curriculum development required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching and/or administrative experience in technical education or industrial training delivery required.
• Experience in Postsecondary technical education required.
• Experience in establishing or managing work-based learning programs or apprenticeships preferred.
• Experience in working with business and industry partners, community leaders, employment personnel, and with college students of all ages and backgrounds preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership at an Executive level preferred.
• Experience with the Carl D. Perkins Federal funding guidelines and the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding preferred.
• Knowledge of SACSCOC policies and procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and the College.
• Knowledge of other technical program accreditation processes and procedures.

 

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
February 2024
SALARY: 
Salary Schedule B – $100,936- 143,669
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
January 17, 2025  – 4:00 P.M.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment.  The complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education, and (e) copies of current licenses / certifications.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. 
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:  https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms

 IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu).
Please Note:•   ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents
(if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
 •    When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
 
All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.
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Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer.
It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions 
under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex,
religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation
 in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment.
Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should 
another vacancy occur during the search process.
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.

 

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