Dean of Workforce Development
About The Position
The Dean of Workforce Development is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, oversight and management of community partnerships, select CTE programs and faculty within the Workforce Division of Morgan Community College. The position is primarily responsible for all activities related to workforce education and industry training. The Dean is a key member of the Instructional Council, informing the team of area workforce needs to guide program modification and development. The Dean will work with the Instructional Council in the implementation of new programs based on proper labor market analysis and services in accordance with the mission and strategic vision of MCC. The position requires substantial travel throughout the MCC service area on a regular basis. The Dean shall perform all duties while promoting opportunities for inclusion, expressing the valuing of differences, and regularly demonstrating the college's commitment to the Guiding Principles. For information about MCC, see the college web site: www.morgancc.edu
Requirements
- Earned master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a content area relevant to the offerings of Morgan Community College, higher education leadership, workforce development, or other relevant areas, or a Bachelor Degree from a regionally accredited institution and equivalent experience in leadership and workforce development
- Two (2) years of experience in workforce development.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a full-time faculty member at the postsecondary level or equivalent experience.
- A record of progressively responsible administrative experience.
- Mastery of curriculum design and instructional practice/theory to make decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing instructional policies and/or programs affecting the entire college.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make public presentations.
- Demonstrated commitment to community involvement.
- Leadership skills based on openness, consultation, team approach and entrepreneurial thinking.
- Ability to travel substantially as required by the position on a regular basis.
- Occasional long and irregular hours necessitated by special projects; maintain compliance with deadlines, length of institutional day/week and committee service.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing and implementing CTE programs.
- Experience working in a community college.
- Experience teaching in a CTE program at the post-secondary level.
- Experience working with state and federal workforce grants.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and initiatives.
- Experience with a variety of contemporary instructional delivery methods.
- Experience with grants management, including Perkins Grant.
Responsibilities
- Providing leadership, strategic direction, oversight and management of community partnerships
- Providing leadership, strategic direction, oversight and management of select CTE programs and faculty within the Workforce Division of Morgan Community College
- Responsible for all activities related to workforce education and industry training
- Informing the Instructional Council of area workforce needs to guide program modification and development
- Working with the Instructional Council in the implementation of new programs based on proper labor market analysis and services in accordance with the mission and strategic vision of MCC
- Promoting opportunities for inclusion, expressing the valuing of differences, and regularly demonstrating the college's commitment to the Guiding Principles
Benefits
- health, life, dental insurance, vision, LTD & benefit package in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
