Dean of Vocational Instruction

Wharton County Junior College • Wharton, TX

40d

About The Position

The Dean of Vocational Instruction (DVI) is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and assessing effectiveness of vocational programs reporting to the Vice President of Instruction (VPI) of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC). The DVI oversees these educational programs to ensure they are in compliance with state and regional accreditation and certification standards and meet any State and/or Federal agency guidelines. Full job description can be viewed at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcjc/classspecs.

Requirements

• This position requires a Master's degree from any regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years supervision as a vocational program administrator in higher education and two (2) years of teaching experience at the high school or college level is required.
• Incumbent must have knowledge of budgeting, planning, monitoring instructional programs and knowledge of theory of leadership-alternative techniques and styles for guiding, motivating, and directing individuals under various situational conditions to achieve effective performance.
• This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of educational curriculum and program development and knowledge of current educational theories and practices.
• An ability to present ideas, facts, opinions, perceptions, and information in a written form accurately, thoroughly, and in a manner easily understood by the intended audience and the ability to work effectively with a diverse and multi-cultural student body and staff is required.
• This position requires knowledge of techniques for identifying problems and determining the most appropriate course of action for their resolution.

Responsibilities

• planning
• developing
• coordinating
• assessing effectiveness of vocational programs
• overseeing educational programs to ensure they are in compliance with state and regional accreditation and certification standards and meet any State and/or Federal agency guidelines

Benefits

• Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
• Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
• Dental Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Premium Conversions
• Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
• 403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
• Tax- deferred Annuities
• Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
• Free WCJC Tuition
• Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
• Personal Days
• Two personal days per year
• Holidays
• 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees
• Sick Days
• 1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days
• Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
• Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
• Vacation Days
• Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year
• COBRA Benefits
• COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support