Dean of Career and Technical Education

North Central Michigan College

$85K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree relevant to the division or a Master's with a Bachelor's in a related field and supporting experience.
  • Post-secondary teaching experience, preferably in a community college.
  • Strong written and oral communication abilities with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a related academic discipline.
  • Proven supervisory or management experience.
  • Experience in critical thinking and proactive problem-solving.
  • Knowledge of accreditation processes and assessment strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Hire, supervise, and evaluate faculty and staff, ensuring alignment with college standards.
  • Schedule CTE division courses and maintain consistency in course content and outcomes.
  • Conduct curriculum review and develop new programs in compliance with accreditation standards.
  • Establish partnerships with local schools for dual enrollment and transfer agreements.
  • Monitor and manage division budgets and resource allocation effectively.
  • Chair divisional meetings and represent the division in institutional committees.
  • Develop accreditation-related reports and maintain compliance with guidelines.

Benefits

  • Generous health plans with options for both individuals and families, effective from day one.
  • Employer-paid vision, dental, life insurance, and AD&D coverage, starting on the first day.
  • Retirement plans with employer matching available immediately.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and bereavement leave starting on day one.
  • Tuition waivers and reimbursement programs for staff and their dependents with eligibility.
  • Access to a gym, fitness center, and local sporting events at no charge.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

PERKS & BENEFITS:
  • Full-time, $85,000 to $95,000 annual compensation
  • Multiple generous medical plans offered with employee and family coverage options and cash in-lieu option if waiving coverage, effective on first day.
  • Employer-paid vision & dental with employee and family coverage options, effective on first day.
  • Employer-paid employee life insurance.
  • Employer-paid AD&D coverage.
  • Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
  • Multiple retirement plans offered, including through the state of Michigan, all with employer matching, effective on first day.
  • 7+ paid holidays, eligible on first day.
  • Paid time off and paid bereavement time offered, eligible on first day.
  • Tuition waiver and reimbursement program for eligible employee and/or dependents.
  • Employer-paid access to confidential employee assistance program for employee and/or dependents.
  • Free access to gym, fitness center and home sporting events.
  • On-site cafeteria
  • College bookstore discount.
  • Discounts on Luncheon Lectures and most Lifelong Learning programming hosted by Workforce & Continuing Education.
  • And more

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Dean of Career and Technical Education is responsible for coordinating and leading the CTE Division including Public Service, Manufacturing, and Technical academics (to include, but not limited to Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Computer Aided Design, Mechanical Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Welding, Criminal Justice, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology). Advises students and faculty and responds to their concerns.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Hires, supervises, evaluates, recognizes, disciplines, and provides professional development for departmental faculty and staff in accordance with objectives, goals, policies, professional standards and guidelines, certification, quality assurance, procedures, and practices.
  • Schedules CTE division courses, ensuring consistency of course content and outcomes using master course syllabi, coordinating textbook orders by faculty; and academic advising.
  • Conducts periodic curriculum review and development, per college, state, or accreditor requirements.
  • Develops and maintains internal and external articulation, dual enrollment arrangements with local secondary schools and transfer agreements to regional universities.
  • Recommends and develops new courses and program offerings and the semester-to-semester scheduling of courses and programs.
  • Supervises and provides for orientation and evaluation of probationary faculty, their professional development, and recommendations for full-time status.
  • Assists the Dean of Business, Education & Adjunct Faculty with the recruitment and selection of adjunct faculty, including orientation, communications, and activities monitoring.
  • Responsible for development, recommendation, implementation, and monitoring of division budgets including instructional supplies, travel, contractual services, equipment, and others.
  • Develops and monitors divisional reports for student success, funding, licensing, accreditation, strategic planning, assessment; financial, academic, and curricular; and other requirements.
  • Chairs divisional meetings and provides divisional representation in institutional committees.
  • Serves as the College's contact in dealing with the appropriate State of Michigan agencies, attending relevant meetings with statewide occupational educators/administrators and State staff.
  • Prepares and submits various occupation education-related reports and summaries (such as Perkins Local Annual/Local Leader grant applications).
  • Actively pursues recognized accreditation in Career and Technical Education areas to enhance program reputation and provide recognition for college and students.
  • Adheres to requirements of accreditation agencies for programs within the division. Prepares reports and maintains course records and documents required for accreditation.
  • Establishes and maintains Career and Technical Education program policies and Handbooks consistent with professional guidelines and North Central Michigan College standards.
  • Collaborates and promotes positive relationships with professionals and organizations within the CTE community and serves as a conduit by which the college learns and decides to implement new programming and ideas in response to local, regional, or state workforce needs.
  • Promotes professional collaboration and problem solving with college personnel, students, community and industry members, and related representatives and visitors.
  • Serves on College committees as assigned.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's degree in a discipline associated with the division, or Master's degree with a Bachelor's degree in a profession associated with the division and supported experience.
  • Evidence of teaching competence, to include teaching experience at the post-secondary level, preferably in a community college, or extensive related work experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent people skills.
  • Leadership experience in a discipline within the division.
  • Demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
  • Proactive critical thinking skills and experience.
  • Strong understanding of accreditation and assessment strategies.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the community college mission.

Additional Information:

Application Instructions:

  • Complete applications will be given first consideration and shall include:
    • Work history
    • Education information
    • 3+ professional references
  • Please also include a current resume, cover letter, and statement of teaching philosophy.
  • Unofficial (student) copies of all higher education transcripts are also required.
  • Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
  • Additional upload spots will be available for other related documentation, such as licenses or certifications.

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