Dean of Career & Technical Education

Coastal Bend College

$83K — $123K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree from an accredited institution required.
  • Three years of experience in higher education with supervisory experience.
  • Preferred: Doctorate in a related field.
  • Preferred: Five years of progressive higher education supervisory experience.
  • Strong communication skills and knowledge of accrediting agency guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and evaluate CTE curriculum and programs as the lead training officer.
  • Collaborate with school districts and industry partners to enhance CTE services.
  • Supervise and direct division chairs in workload management and faculty evaluations.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for various CTE programs.
  • Manage the annual CTE budget and departmental operating costs.
  • Update course offerings and the annual catalog as necessary.
  • Support and lead CTE program advisory committees.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
  • Employer-paid health insurance through BCBS for employees.
  • Access to cost-effective PPO benefit options and retirement plans.
Full Job Description
Salary: $83,272.00 - $123,869.00 Annually
Location : Beeville
Job Type: Professional
Division: Workforce
Department: Workforce
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt

Essential Functions
The Dean of Career and Technical Education (CTE) serves as the lead CTE training officer, supervising the development, implementation, communication, and evaluation of the curriculum and providing oversight for the master course list in all CTE programs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Build and foster collaborative programs and initiatives such as articulation and training agreements by actively engaging school districts and industry partners for career and technical education services.

Provide direction to CTE division chairs and directors, and credential full-time and part-time instructors as per approved procedures.

Supervise CTE division chairs and directors in ensuring appropriate workloads, office hours, and evaluations. Oversee the recommendation of CTE faculty for continued employment. Assist CTE division coordinators and directors with the completion of annual course and program assessments and program reviews.

Work with the Registrar to certify student completion of CTE programs with Degrees/Marketable Skills, Level I and II Certificates, and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees.

Oversee the development of CTE course schedules.

Contribute updates and revisions to the annual catalog as needed.

Formulate and maintain the annual CTE budget and assume responsibility for departments operating within the approved budget.

Work with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation and oversee program-specific accreditation activities (i.e., Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Dental Hygiene, etc.).

Supervise and support all CTE program advisory committees.

Oversee the management of the Carl D. Perkins Grant and related CTE grants.

Update CTE programs on the WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) site of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Process substitution forms for CTE degrees.

Represent the College by participating in appropriate national, state, and local councils, committees, boards, and organizations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Three (3) years' experience in higher education, with demonstrated progressive supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate in a related field. Five (5) years' experience in higher education, with demonstrated progressive supervisory responsibility. Must have excellent communication skills, knowledge of accrediting agency guidelines such as THECB and SACSCOC, and specialized knowledge of one or more areas within the Academics Division. Experience teaching in a higher education/community college environment required.

Supplemental Information

Other Duties:
Will participate in College responsibilities such as professional development, strategic planning, appropriate committees, and SACSCOC compliance.
Travel Requirements:
Travel to all sites.
Environment:
Work is generally performed in an office setting with frequent interruptions and changes in the workflow/volume. May require some outdoor work for CBC events.
A position at CBC includes attractive paid vacation, sick and personal time, and employer-paid health insurance (for employee) through BCBS, among many other great, cost-effective PPO benefit options and retirement plans.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
  • Yes, I understand and agree
  • No, I do not agree

02

Do you have at least three (3) years of progressively responsible higher education experience?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate degree
  • N/A

04

Do you have a master's degree or higher in a related field?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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