Dean of Workforce

Wharton County Junior College • Wharton, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Workforce is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of workforce programs, including continuing education, vocational, avocational, and customized corporate programs. These initiatives are conducted in response to community and student needs and reflect changes in the workforce and community demographics. The Dean oversees certain workforce programs to ensure they follow state and regional accreditation and certification standards and meet any State and/or Federal agency guidelines. The Dean of Workforce is a member of the President's Cabinet, the Extended Cabinet, and various instructional committees.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from any regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years supervision as a workforce program administrator in higher education.
• Extensive knowledge of budgeting, planning, and monitoring workforce programs.
• Knowledge of grant application and administration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of workforce curriculum and program development.
• Excellent management skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Advanced ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, and prepare reports.
• Ability to multi-task.
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse and multi-cultural student body and staff.
• Knowledge of techniques for identifying problems and determining the most appropriate course of action for their resolution.
• Attach a copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a bachelor's degree.
• Attach a resume.
• Attach a Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) outlining relevant work experience.
• All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, coordinating, operating, and assessing the effectiveness of workforce programs (continuing education, vocational, avocational, and customized corporate).
• Ensuring workforce programs follow state and regional accreditation and certification standards.
• Meeting State and/or Federal agency guidelines for workforce programs.
• Serving as a member of the President's Cabinet, the Extended Cabinet, and various instructional committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager