Dean of Workforce and Career Technical Education

Position Summary The Dean of Workforce and Career Technical Education provides strategic leadership and oversight for the division’s credit and non-credit programs. Responsibilities include program development, accreditation, supervision of personnel, budget and resource management, and fostering partnerships with industry to meet regional workforce needs. The Dean collaborates with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure quality programming that supports student success and community engagement. POSTING DATE: JANUARY 14, 2026 SALARY: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule B (range: $100,936 - $143,669). ANTICIPATED START DATE: MARCH 1, 2026 This position will be based initially at Wallace in Dothan, Alabama. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight Lead the planning, development, and continuous improvement of all Workforce and CTE programs. Align curricula with labor market trends and technological advances. Monitor enrollment and support student recruitment, retention, and success. Build partnerships with business, industry, and government agencies to support apprenticeships, internships, and employment pathways. Participate in regional workforce initiatives and consortiums. Write and manage grants, including Perkins, and oversee physical and fiscal support for programs. Accreditation & Compliance Ensure compliance with policies of ACCS, ACHE, SACSCOC, and programmatic accrediting bodies. Oversee accreditation processes and reporting; coordinate curriculum reviews, data collection, and documentation for internal and external reporting. Develop and implement operational policies and procedures aligned with state and institutional standards. Maintain accurate, up-to-date course catalogs and program information. Develop program schedules and update college catalog sections annually. Maintain accreditation documentation and outcomes assessments. Prepare required state and institutional reports. Collaborate on college-wide academic policies and procedures. Supervision & Personnel Management Complete credential verification for faculty. Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities. Manage staff schedules, approve leave requests, and handle disciplinary actions. Support employee growth through coaching, training, and travel support for conferences. Curriculum Management Serve as curriculum specialist for Workforce and CTE programs. Collaborate with faculty to revise programs based on industry trends and student needs. Coordinate program and course development to reflect workforce needs. Submit curriculum for local and state approvals; ensure alignment with accreditation requirements. Oversee course scheduling, textbook selection, and instructional material approvals. Maintain instructional consistency across campuses and delivery modes. Facilitate program development, including new courses, concentrations, and certificates. Resource & Fiscal Management Manage program budgets, submit annual allocation requests, and approve expenditures. Oversee state, federal, and other grant fund usage, reporting, inventory, and compliance. Negotiate vendor services (e.g., equipment, testing platforms) and handle invoice payments. Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of accreditation, workforce education, grant writing, and curriculum design. Strong leadership, project management, data analysis, and decision-making skills. Ability to develop and maintain industry partnerships and cross-campus collaboration. Advanced communication, budgeting, and supervisory skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities. Professionalism, leadership, teamwork, and the ability to motivate staff. Proficiency with instructional and administrative technologies. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Administrative leadership to include experience at the level of Division Director, Director, Associate Dean, Dean, or equivalent senior position. Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution. A minimum of five years of post-secondary teaching experience in Workforce or Career Technical Education, or a combination of teaching and senior leadership experience in Workforce, Career Technical Education, or business and industry. Proven success building partnerships with industry and community organizations. Experience with program accreditation and compliance. Availability for travel and non-standard work hours. Preferred Qualifications Progressive administrative leadership in higher education, including experience at the level of Division Director, Director, Associate Dean, Dean, or equivalent senior position. Prior Associate Dean or Dean experience. Experience developing programs, internships, Co-Op, or apprenticeships. ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The President will appoint an Advisory and Interview Committee to include representatives of the College faculty and staff. This committee will employ appropriate procedures, including the review of application packets, interview, and demonstration of competency, to determine which applicants are to be recommended to the President for further consideration. From all the applications received, an advisory committee will select the applicants to be interviewed. Applicants must travel at their own expense for interviews that are conducted in person. Application Procedures/Additional Information Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. A complete application packet must be received no later than 12:00 pm, Friday, January 30, 2026. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of: Completed Wallace Community College employment application Current Resume Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the minimum requirements. Employment verification letter(s) verifying administrative leadership experience AND five (5) years’ of post-secondary teaching experience in Workforce or Career Technical Education, or a combination of teaching and senior leadership experience in Workforce, Career Technical Education, or business and industry. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. *ONLY when an applicant has a legitimate reason for not obtaining written verification by their own efforts, such as if the business is no longer in operation, an applicant may submit copies of appointment letters or contracts, and if that is not available, you may submit pay stubs or W-2 forms to confirm the administrative leadership experience AND five years combination of teaching and/or leadership experience. Appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred, and verifying the applicant has received a minimum of a Master's degree. Transcripts may be unofficial for the application process, but they must identify the applicant, institution, degree earned, and the date the degree was conferred.(A copy of the diploma will not suffice).NOTE: If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: www.wallace.edu/employment IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT WALLACE COLLEGE (334-556-2519) PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact: Human Resources Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm 334-556-2519 WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials. When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement. All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact: NEOGOV Customer Service: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST (855) 524-5627 In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2519. Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.