Associate Dean of Short-Term Training
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Wilson, NC
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in higher education, leadership, workforce/economic development, or a closely related field.
- Three years of experience working in a postsecondary educational environment that includes short-term training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in the North Carolina Community College System.
- Master’s degree in higher education, leadership, workforce/economic development, or a closely related field.
Position Description
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Learning and Workforce, the Associate Dean of Short-Term Training collaborates with division deans to lead the planning, scheduling, and strategic expansion of short-term training programs to meet growing community and workforce needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides a strategic vision and plan for increasing short-term training offerings as well as new program offerings, ensuring relevance to current and future labor market demands
- Monitors short-term training courses and programs including evaluating enrollment trends, providing input to enrollment management efforts, and develops strategies for continuous improvement and opportunities for growth
- Develops the short-term training schedule
- Serves as a liaison with businesses, community organizations, and educational partners to determine needs, promote programs, and expand community partnerships
- Collaborates with the marketing and recruitment department to advertise short-term training courses and assists with registration management
- Assists with the recruitment and hiring of part-time instructors
- Provides onboarding support and orientation for new instructors
- Recommends professional development and training needs for instructors
- Provides curriculum development and oversight for short-term training courses
- Completes class visitations and evaluates instructors
- Oversees budgets, grants and contract management, and fiscal operations; ensures regulatory compliance and timely reporting
- Ensures accuracy of full-time equivalent (FTE) reporting and accuracy of records for short-term training courses
- Provides payroll management for short-term training instructors
- Ensures short-term training courses meet compliance with programmatic accrediting agencies
- Builds pathways for short-term training courses and programs to curriculum programs of study
- Participates in institutional planning and cross-divisional initiatives
- Serves on college committees as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge of
- Computer systems and related software programs, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
- College operating procedures and academic program requirements
- NCCCS Curriculum Standards
- Workforce Development and Continuing Education programs
- NC State Board of Community Colleges Code
Ability to
- Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with people from diverse backgrounds, education levels, and age groups
- Operate a PC, mobile devices, and related software including Microsoft Office, Google spreadsheets and relevant applications or internet-based platforms
- Independently perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects
- Apply organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Foster a collaborative, team-based work environment with a willingness to see tasks to completion
College-Wide Expectations
WCC places a high value on creating an engaged, collaborative campus environment; therefore, employees are required to complete their work hours in person on WCC’s campus. By working on campus and in person, employees have greater opportunities to engage with students and co-workers, attend on-site meetings and presentations, recruit students, and support local business and industry partners.
- Communicates clearly and frequently in writing and speaking to ensure consistency of purpose and vision.
- Works collaboratively with all members of the college community.
- Understands and supports the college’s mission, vision, and values.
- Remains current on emerging higher education and division-relevant issues.
- Fosters a work environment characterized by transparency, trust, and professionalism.
- Retains a focus on the student experience, specifically, ensuring instructional rigor, fostering students’ sense of belonging, and developing their soft skills
Unofficial transcripts must be included with your online application before submission or sent directly to Human Resources immediately after applying. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your application not being fully considered.
Wilson Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the ADA, if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please notify the Human Resources Office.