26-050 Assistant Dean

Assistant Dean

Workforce & Economic Development

Position #26-050

WVU Parkersburg
is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV, with a branch in Ripley, WV, and Vienna, WV. We are not a branch of West Virginia University. We are dedicated to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
• Health and life insurance plans through PEIA and flexible benefits through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits
• Annual and sick leave for full-time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
• Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
• WVU Parkersburg tuition waiver (if eligible) for an employee, employee’s spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger

Posted

04/01/2026 with an application deadline of 04/14/2026.

Employment Status

Exempt/Non-Classified/Salary Staff, full time regular, benefits eligible position.

Exempt, salaried position; not eligible for overtime. The position requires a minimum of 37.5 hours per week; however, there is no fixed schedule or maximum number of hours, and work time is determined by the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Shift

Variable. Standard hours (8:00 am – 4:00 pm). Full time is considered 37.50 hours a week.

Other Essential Job Requirements

• This is an on-site position.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and punctuality are expected to ensure performance of the essential function of the job, including scheduled meetings and shifts.
• This is a 37.5 hour per week position.
• May require working alternate hours or alternate locations upon request to support campus mission.

Primary Location

Main Campus – 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg WV 26104

Pay Grade

08 ($60,548 - $77,274 per year) (Salary is commensurate with education and experience)

Function/Summary

The Assistant Dean serves in a key operational leadership role supporting the Workforce & Economic Development (WED) Division. This position is responsible for the supervision of WED staff, day-to-day coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of workforce programs, employer partnerships, and non-credit training initiatives.

The role focuses on executing workforce strategies established by the Dean, ensuring that programs are aligned with industry needs, delivered effectively, and connected to credit-bearing pathways where appropriate. The Assistant Dean plays a central role in advancing workforce programming at the Innovation and Technology Center (ITC), including coordination of customized training, short-term credentials, and employer-based initiatives.

This position operates with delegated authority for day-to-day operational decisions but does not hold final authority over personnel, budget, or institutional commitments. The Assistant Dean supports and implements divisional priorities and does not serve as a substitute for the Dean in matters of final authority unless formally designated.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Associate’s degree required
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in business, workforce development, technical discipline, education, or a related field preferred

Experience:

• Required:
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in workforce development, industry training, higher education, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing workforce programs, employer partnerships, or customized training initiatives
• Strong understanding of workforce pathways, credentialing models, and professional-credit and credit program alignment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Preferred:

• • Experience working in both academic and professional-credit workforce environments
  • Knowledge of community and technical college systems and workforce funding models
  • Experience with grants, customized training contracts, or apprenticeship programs
  • Supervisory or leadership experience in a workforce, education, or industry setting
  • Familiarity with program evaluation, assessment, and continuous improvement processes

Licensure:

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Program and project management

• Industry and workforce alignment
• Relationship building and partnership development
• Data-informed decision making
• Communication and coordination
• Problem solving and adaptability

Duties/Responsibilities

Workforce Program Operations

• Coordinate scheduling, delivery, and execution of non-credit workforce training programs
• Ensure programs are aligned with industry needs and delivered in a timely and effective manner
• Support development and refinement of short-term training, micro-credentials, and customized programs
• Monitor program performance and recommend improvements based on data and outcomes

Employer & Industry Engagement

• Serve as a primary point of contact for business and industry partners for workforce training needs
• Coordinate development and delivery of customized training, incumbent worker programs, and apprenticeships
• Support and participate in Business & Industry Leadership Teams (BILTs) and sector partnerships
• Maintain ongoing communication with employers to assess workforce needs and program effectiveness

Pathway & Program Alignment

• Facilitate alignment between non-credit workforce training and academic credit programs
• Support development of stackable credentials and career pathways
• Collaborate with academic leadership and student services to support transitions from workforce training into degree programs

Data, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

• Track and analyze workforce metrics including enrollment, completions, credentials, and employment outcomes
• Prepare reports for internal leadership, external partners, and grant requirements
• Use data to identify gaps, improve programming, and support decision-making

Operational & Administrative Support

• Assist the Dean with budgeting, grants, contracts, and workforce-related financial tracking
• Support development and implementation of grants and externally funded workforce initiatives
• Coordinate logistics for workforce programming, including facilities, instructors, and materials
• Participate in institutional committees and cross-functional initiatives as assigned

Staff & Instructional Support

• Supervise Workforce & Economic Development Staff
• Support onboarding and coordination of adjunct instructors, trainers, and workforce staff
• Assist with scheduling and workload coordination
• Promote consistency, professionalism, and quality in program delivery

Collaboration with Internal Teams

• Work in coordination with marketing, admissions, advising, and other college units to support workforce initiatives
• Provide program information, outcomes data, and workforce insights to support institutional efforts
• Collaborate across divisions while maintaining clear operational responsibility within Workforce & Economic Development

WVU Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities. Further, faculty, staff, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVU Parkersburg will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. WVU Parkersburg provides a collegial and respectful environment that values the contribution of all faculty, staff, and students.