Dean Manufacturing & Trades

Description

Dean Manufacturing & TradesSalary: $105,756 - $118,975Classification: Administrative/ExemptReports to: Vice President of Instruction

Olympic College seeks its next Dean of Manufacturing and Trades. The successful candidate will bring a record of inclusive, equity-centered academic leadership; experience in program development, curriculum design, and assessment; and a demonstrated commitment to faculty mentorship. The position requires a regular on-campus presence across college locations.

The Dean of Manufacturing and Trades (M&T) is a key academic leader responsible for advancing division strategy and overseeing instructional programs and services within the M&T division. The Dean supports student achievement and faculty excellence while ensuring high-quality instruction, sound resource stewardship, and alignment with college priorities.

The Dean implements instructional policies and procedures, manages division budgets, and fosters effective communication and collaboration across the college and with external partners.

The Dean supervises division office staff and all full-time and adjunct faculty across multiple academic programs on two campuses, as well as the college’s apprenticeship program at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF).

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic leadership for the M&T division aligned with college priorities.
• Effectively execute and manage OC’s federal contract for apprenticeship, helper, and evening programs with PSNS & IMF.
• Lead, coordinate, and support collegewide initiatives, including strategic planning, Guided Pathways, Strategic Enrollment Management, shared governance, and accreditation.
• Supervise and support division faculty and staff, ensuring clarity, accountability, and follow-through.
• Oversee curriculum development, program offerings, and partnerships with industry and community organizations.
• Use student outcomes data, advisory committee input, and labor market analysis to inform program planning, scheduling, curriculum development, and resource allocation.
• Mentor faculty in evidence-based instructional practices, including active learning, inclusive pedagogy, effective assessment design, and retention strategies.
• Co-chair tenure committees and manage tenure and post-tenure processes in compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Develop and manage division budgets and advocate for resources that support student and employee success.
• Recruit, hire, and retain diverse and highly qualified personnel, including oversight of adjunct faculty pools.
• Ensure instructional facilities and learning environments meet program and safety requirements.
• Serve as liaison between the division and other college units.
• Encourage and support faculty's pursuit of grants and external funding.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in a community college as a faculty member or administrator.
• Two years of administrative experience in higher education (e.g., Dean, Associate Dean, Director, Department Chair). Administrative leadership experience within a faculty role may be considered.
• Two years of full-time teaching experience in higher education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and contractor access to a secure federal facility (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility) as a condition of employment.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a Manufacturing and Trades discipline.
• Leadership experience in accreditation, program review, and assessment.
• Experience in formally supervising faculty.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget development and management.
• Experience managing external partnerships.
• Experience working in secure, access-controlled facilities.
  
  

Competencies & Additional Expectations

• Embody the mission, vision, and values of Olympic College.
• Model equity-centered leadership and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Advance community college pathway strategies and student success initiatives.
• Support faculty and staff in advancing outcomes for historically underserved student populations.
• Build trust-based relationships with faculty, staff, and college leadership.
• Navigate complex situations with discretion, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence.
• Adhere to faculty and staff collective bargaining agreements in division operations.
• Lead effectively within a shared governance environment.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain regular on-campus presence Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as required.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Must be able to gain security clearance to work in a controlled industrial area, including a federal criminal background check, proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship with either a U.S. Passport, certified U.S. birth certificate, or N550 Certificate of Naturalization.
• The employee may be required to lift and carry supplies and equipment of up to 30 pounds.
• The position requires the employee to traverse PSNS & IMF, up to a half mile in an industrial setting, to reach the job site.
  
  

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This is a full-time exempt position scheduled to work Monday through Friday. The salary for this position is $105,756 - $118,975 annually, which includes a generous benefits package that includes the following.

Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.
  
  

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website andsubmitthe following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter - in your cover letter, describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will berequired ofthe successful candidate.
  
  

EEO Statement

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic Collegeprovidesequal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexualharassmentincludebut not limited tounwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilitiesin accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingnon-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is asmoke-free/drug-freeenvironment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.Olympic CollegeHuman Resources1600 Chester Ave Bldg. 5 – 5th FloorBremerton, WA 98337https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/olympic