Dean

JEVS Human Services•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Orleans Technical College provides executive leadership for Orleans Technical College (OTC), a flagship workforce and career training institution of JEVS Human Services. This role is responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, academic quality, enrollment growth, student outcomes, workforce partnerships, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance of the college. The Dean works closely with the Senior Vice President of Career and Technical Education and the Deputy Chief for Education and Workforce to ensure OTC advances JEVS’ mission of expanding economic opportunity by preparing individuals for careers in the skilled trades and other high demand industries.

Requirements

Executive leadership experience
Experience in workforce and career training institutions
Strategic direction and operational performance management
Academic quality assurance
Enrollment growth strategies
Student outcomes management (retention, completion, credential attainment, employment placement)
Workforce partnership development
Financial sustainability and budget management
Regulatory compliance (accreditation, state licensing, federal student aid)
Curriculum development and instructional quality oversight
Leadership team recruitment, supervision, and development
Experience fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and student success
Experience with fundraising and external relations
Experience representing an institution in partnerships and forums
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

Develop and implement academic policies and procedures that ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant accreditation standards.
Provide strategic and operational leadership for Orleans Technical College, ensuring strong academic quality and operational excellence.
Oversee all day-to-day operations of the college including academics, admissions, career services, financial services, facilities coordination, and quality assurance.
Lead enrollment growth strategies including marketing, recruitment, admissions, and student financial services.
Oversee academic programs, curriculum development, and instructional quality to ensure alignment with labor market demand and industry standards.
Ensure strong student outcomes including retention, completion, credential attainment, and employment placement.
Develop and manage the college’s annual operating budget and long‑term financial plans while monitoring financial performance.
Ensure compliance with accrediting bodies, state licensing agencies, federal student aid regulations, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
Build and sustain partnerships with employers, unions, workforce boards, community organizations, and government partners.
Lead the development and launch of new training programs aligned with regional labor market needs.
Recruit, supervise, and develop a high‑performing leadership team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and student success.
Work collaboratively with the Senior Vice President of Career and Technical Education and the Deputy Chief for Education and Workforce to align the college with broader organizational strategy.
Support fundraising and external relations including engagement with foundations, corporate partners, and public sector funders.
Represent Orleans Technical College and JEVS in workforce partnerships, industry forums, and community initiatives.
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across academic programs, hiring practices, and student success strategies.
Establish a clear institutional vision and strategic plan for Orleans Technical College.
Use performance data and workforce trends to guide program development and continuous improvement.
Strengthen OTC’s reputation among employers, workforce agencies, and community partners.
Ensure alignment between OTC programs and regional economic and workforce development priorities.
Monitor and maintain positive Key Performance Indicators
Ensure continuous enrollment growth and student pipeline development.
Manage and maintain required program completion, credential attainment, and graduate job placement rates and wage outcomes.
Oversee employer partnership development and industry engagement.
Manage financial performance including tuition revenue and grant funding.
Monitor and maintain student satisfaction and program quality indicators.