Associate Dean of Career Technical Education

Position Summary

The Associate Dean of Career Technical Education (CTE) provides leadership and operations administration within the area of Career and Technical Education. The Associate Dean of CTE guides the development of curriculum, design and implementation of student learning outcomes, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives. Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction and working collaboratively with other college leaders, this position works under broad, administrative direction with significant responsibility in faculty development, planning, organizing, and managing support services associated with instruction, academic advising, outreach/admissions, placement testing, continuing education, orientation, career planning, academic support, student discipline, and student behavioral intervention.

Salary Schedule: C1

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and administrative oversight for assigned Career Technical Education (CTE) programs.
• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of CTE programs, courses, credentials, and program inventories.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives that support CTE enrollment growth, program quality, workforce alignment, student success, and institutional priorities.
• Monitor program enrollment, retention, completion, licensure/certification outcomes, career placement, and other key performance indicators.
• Ensure assigned CTE programs comply with Alabama Community College System (ACCS), institutional, accrediting, regulatory, licensure, and industry requirements.
• Coordinate program review, assessment, student learning outcomes, program vitality, and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate curriculum development and revision, course scheduling, instructional planning, and program resource needs.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify instructional staffing, equipment, technology, facilities, and professional development needs.
• Provide administrative oversight of assigned CTE faculty and staff, including recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, professional development, performance management, and instructional effectiveness.
• Develop, manage, and monitor assigned CTE budgets and ensure effective and responsible use of institutional, instructional, grant, and other resources.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with business and industry, workforce agencies, community organizations, and other external stakeholders to strengthen CTE programs and employment pathways.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development to align non-credit training with credit-bearing programs, credentials, and career pathways.
• Expand and support work-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, clinical experiences, and other industry-connected learning opportunities.
• Coordinate CTE advisory committees and ensure industry and workforce input informs program, curriculum, and resource planning.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of CTE grants, special projects, and workforce initiatives.
• Oversee Perkins grant budgets, reporting, compliance, and effective utilization of grant resources.
• Support CTE recruitment, retention, completion, and career placement initiatives in collaboration with appropriate college departments.
• Analyze enrollment, labor-market, workforce, licensure, and program outcome data to inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and decision-making.
• Support programs in maintaining required industry certifications, licensure standards, specialized accreditations, and other program-specific requirements.
• Address student, faculty, and operational concerns and facilitate resolution in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Represent the CTE division at institutional, system, industry, workforce, community, and professional meetings and events.
• Participate in institutional planning, budgeting, accreditation, enrollment management, and other college-wide initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction, Executive Vice President, and/or President.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited.
• Teaching experience related to career and technical education or vocational programs.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in an instructional leadership role such as Department Chair, Division Chair, Program Coordinator, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with CTE curriculum development, program assessment, workforce partnerships, including knowledge of industry credentials and work-based learning.
• Demonstrated experience in schedule development.

• Experience with managing budgets.
• Experience in grant development and or/management.
• Experience in dual enrollment.
• Experience in a community college Career Technical Education leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and grants, analyze program data, ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Experience in monitoring programs to ensure compliance with applicable accrediting bodies.

• Excellent oral, auditory, and written communication skills.
• Competency in the use of instructional technology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, industry craftspeople, human resource directors, plant and office supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to project a professional and congenial demeanor.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:

Neither a resume nor an application is an appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. “Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Minimum Qualifications” section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

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SUMMARY ABOUT US:

H. Councill Trenholm State Community College (Trenholm State) is a comprehensive two-year community college in Montgomery, Alabama. The College offers associate transfer degrees, associate degrees, and certificates that lead directly to the workforce. Additionally, the College provides adult learning opportunities, civic, social, cultural, and personal development; business and industry training; and support for economic development in the central Alabama region. Trenholm State is part of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), governed by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. The College operates multiple instructional sites, including the Trenholm Campus, the Patterson Site, and several off-campus instructional locations offering credit, non-credit, adult education, and dual enrollment programs. Trenholm State delivers additional educational and training services for Montgomery and the surrounding areas. For more information, please visit http://www.trenholmstate.edu.