General Summary:
Salish Kootenai College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Dean of Career Technical Education (CTE) to lead and manage SKC’s Career Technical Education programs. CTE encompasses courses (at the high school level) and programs (at the postsecondary sub-baccalaureate level) that focus on the skills and knowledge required for specific jobs or fields of work. This role is crucial for developing and marketing clear pathways into the workforce, including providing leadership and strategic direction and overseeing the development, integration, implementation, and evaluation of CTE, workforce certificate, and rapid training programs. Additionally, the Dean will serve as the Dual Enrollment Coordinator, fostering partnerships and opportunities for students to engage in early college, concurrent, and dual credit courses.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Management:
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of CTE programs, including 1-year programs, workforce certificates, and for-credit and non-credit continuing education and rapid training initiatives.
Develop and enhance short-term credentials and professional certification opportunities for students and community members, including High School students (e.g., micro-credentials, stackable credentials, short-term certification programs, dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment)
Ensure that programs align with industry standards, accreditation requirements, and the college’s strategic goals.
Monitor and assess program effectiveness, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
Leadership and Supervision:
Provide leadership and guidance to faculty and staff within the CTE departments.
Recruit, train, and evaluate CTE faculty and staff to ensure high teaching and program delivery standards.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Student Success:
Assist with developing and implementing strategies to support student recruitment, retention, and success in CTE programs.
Collaborate with academic advisors and support services to address student needs and challenges.
Dual Enrollment Coordination:
Serve as the dual enrollment coordinator, working with local high schools and other educational institutions to facilitate dual credit opportunities.
Develop and maintain partnerships with secondary education institutions to enhance dual enrollment programs.
Collaborate with CTE departments, VP of Academic Affairs, Director of ECOR, and other SKC programs (e.g., Upward Bound and NYCP) to develop and deliver quality dual enrollment opportunities in CTE to high school students.
Industry and Community Relations:
Collaborate with the campus CTE/WFD stakeholders (e.g., Tech Hub, NACTEP, Perkins, Green Jobs, etc.) to build and maintain relationships with industry partners, employers, high schools, community organizations, Tribal Departments, and other stakeholders to assess the workforce development needs and work collaboratively with faculty and employer partners to design or redesign both for-credit and non-credit CTE programs to meet those needs.
Promote programs and services to potential students, employers, and community stakeholders.
Budget and Resource Management:
Develop and manage the budget for the CTE department, ensuring efficient use of resources.
Seek, manage, and collaborate on grants and other funding opportunities to support CTE programs.
Compliance and Accreditation:
Ensure that all CTE programs comply with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
Prepare reports and documentation for accreditation, compliance purposes, and other institutional reporting or data tracking requirements.
Data Collection and Analysis
Collect, manage, and analyze student and program data.
Prepare or assist with preparing data reports to guide data-driven decision-making.
Other
Participate in SKC’s in-service days, mandatory trainings, committees, meetings, department’s annual planning, SKC’s strategic planning, and tasks associated with accreditation.
Attend CTE and DE-related workshops, meetings, events, and conferences.
Assist with organizing CTE career exploration events, career fairs, and other programs for high school students, such as SKC Preview Day.
Other duties, as appropriate and necessary.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Career Technical Education, Business Administration, or a related CTE or administrative field. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
○ Minimum of five years of experience in a career technical education program, discipline, or career.
○ Minimum three years in a leadership, supervisory, or administrative role.
○ Experience in dual enrollment programs is highly desirable.
Skills:
○ Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
○ Excellent organizational and communication skills.
○ Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, resources, and strategic initiatives.
○ Proven track record of building relationships, preferred with industry partners and educational institutions.
○ Knowledge of academic accreditation processes and compliance requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities: 1-year CTE Programs’ Department Chairs, CEU Coordinator
