Dean, Applied Engineering, Agriculture & Skilled Trades

Salary: $99,000.00 - $113,850.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd., Graham, NC
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
Job Number:
Division: Applied Engineering, Agriculture & Skilled Trades
Department: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration
Opening Date: 06/10/2026

Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Dean of Applied Engineering, Agriculture & Skilled Trades (AAS) provides leadership for curriculum and workforce development programs. The Dean is responsible for monitoring and growing student enrollment, including researching new programs, implementing retention and completion strategies, and recruiting new students. The Dean works with Department Heads, Coordinators and faculty to ensure quality of instruction and student learning. The Dean assists in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and evaluating the Division's Department Heads, staff, and faculty. The position works with the appropriate faculty and staff to develop and implement academic policies and programs and collaborates with business and industry to ensure that programs meet industry needs.
Example of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Increase enrollment in the AAS Division: Monitor program-level enrollment growth targets; monitor and analyze headcount, FTE, and success rates by program, including disaggregated data; track fill rates; ensure that course schedules are built to accommodate targeted enrollment growth; propose and implement new programs and pathways that align with industry needs; and implement strategies that increase headcount and FTE.
• Manage communications within and between divisions and departments (Workforce Development, Corporate Education, Student Learning, Marketing, and Student Services, for example) that promote collaboration, improve processes, and grow enrollment. • Lead and manage the development and implementation process for short and long-term plans that grow enrollment and align with the College's strategic goals, mission, and vision; evaluate the effectiveness of such plans and activities and adjust as applicable.
• Implement and monitor a comprehensive and systematic approach to continuous improvement by using and analyzing program, course and student outcomes assessment data to design, review, evaluate and revise programs and academic success initiatives.
• Lead and provide guidance in operational systems that result in effective and efficient administrative processes for budget management, inventory management, student advisement, student learning outcomes, recruitment and retention, course scheduling and instructional operations, faculty orientation, and all other systems that support instruction, instructional administration, and student support.
• Engage in the recruitment and selection of quality faculty and staff, provide leadership development for Department Heads.
• Make recommendations regarding personnel matters to support engagement, learning, and growth.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and employee information. • Recommend professional development opportunities for faculty and staff with an emphasis on remaining current in field of study and promoting the college's mission and vision.
• Implement and monitor compliance within the division with all College policies and procedures.
• Support and document continued compliance with all SACSCOC accreditation principles relevant to the division and Curriculum. • Provide community level support by developing advisory boards that contribute to the accomplishment of the division's goals.
• Build and maintain relationships and alliances with four-year institutions, high schools, and other external constituencies to fulfill the mission, goals and objectives of the College as it relates to the AAS Division. • Ensure all timelines are met and requirements are submitted by established deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, serving on committees, reporting to the Board of Trustees as requested by the President, and participating in professional development.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has supervisory responsibilities. ____XX____

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. _________

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Walking _x____
• Running ___x__
• Squatting __x_____
• Jumping __x____
• Sitting ____x___
• Standing __x____
• Lifting (10 lbs. maximum) ____x____
• Speaking __x___
• Hearing __x_____

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
• Master's degree or equivalent and four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability in instructional leadership, program development, planning, and curriculum and budget management.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Successful track record of building and maintaining external partnerships.
• Exhibits the visionary qualities of a forward-thinking leader in a rapidly changing economic and social environment.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience as an academic dean, program director, department chair/head, or director at a post-secondary institution

Supplemental Information
An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.

For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.