Salary: $92,000.00 - $101,625.00 Annually
Location : Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX
Job Type: Administrative Full Time
Job Number: 2608 A 031
Department: Vocational Instruction's Area
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 10:00 AM Central

General Description

The Dean of Workforce is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, operating, and assessing effectiveness of workforce programs (continuing education, vocational, avocational, and customized corporate) reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAAP) of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC). 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

This position requires a Master's degree from any regionally accredited institution. A minimum of seven (7) years in higher education is required. Applicant must have extensive knowledge of monitoring programs and knowledge of grant application and administration. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of workforce curriculum and program development. This position requires a high level of skill in the application of critical thinking, communication, organization, and time management. This position requires a minimum of five (5) years' experience with educational technology with the applicant able to utilize technology to access and maintain student records, develop and deploy curriculum, and monitor program outcomes. This position must work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide an optimal educational environment in all workforce training areas.
Preferred: Applicant should have a track record of progressively increasing administrative experience in Academic Affairs (such as Chair, Director, Associate Dean, or comparable positions). Applicant should have experience teaching at the college level.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Master's degree

1. Resume

1. Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits:

At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Long Term Disability Coverage

Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

Optional Premium Conversions
Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement

Retirement Options
Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities

Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Additional Benefits

Free WCJC TuitionFree WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Personal DaysTwo personal days per year
Holidays25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees

Sick Days1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
Vacation DaysTwelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year
COBRA BenefitsCOBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC

Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376.
01

Do you have a Master's degree from any regionally accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

02

Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at http://naces.org.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a minimum of seven (7) years in higher education?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have extensive knowledge of monitoring programs and knowledge of grant application and administration?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have comprehensive knowledge of workforce curriculum and program development?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a high level of skill in the application of critical thinking, communication, organization, and time management?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years' experience with educational technology with the ability to utilize technology to access and maintain student records, develop and deploy curriculum, and monitor program outcomes?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide an optimal educational environment in all workforce training areas?

• Yes
• No

09

Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.

• Yes
• No

10

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Master's degree, 2) Resume, 3) Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.

• Yes
• No

11

**** WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand the responsibilities of this job may require travel from one location to another and/or that my working location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.********

• Yes
• No

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