Dean, Fire and EMS

Employer

Wake Technical Community College

Job Location

Public Safety Education Campus

 

Salary Grade

Manager 9

Benefits

Full Benefits

Job Reports To

Provost, Public Safety Education & Training and Public Safety Campus

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens: 06/12/2025
Closes: 07/31/2025

Target Start Date

08/14/2025

Expected Work Hours

Full-time Annual (40hrs)

Employment Type

Full-Time Annual

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree

Two years of administrative experience or two years of program management experience in a community college setting

Five years of experience in the field of public safety

Five years of supervisory experience

Three years of overseeing and managing departmental budgets

Experience overseeing a programmatic accreditation (such as CALEA) process

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to work effectively with key campus positions and external agencies without formal chain of command

Excellent diplomatic, negotiation, and collaboration skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in data analysis used for decision making

Demonstrated abilities and experiences working with a diverse population

Intermediate proficiency with MS Office products including MS Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Community College teaching, administration, and supervision of faculty experience preferred

Experience overseeing CALEA accreditation

Position Description

Pay Grade: Manager 9

This position provides oversight and leadership to the Fire and EMS Education and Training Division.

 
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

*Provides leadership and direction for division department heads, faculty, and staff

*Projects needs and secures staff, supplies, equipment, and facilities for the division

*Manages budget allotments and requisition of future funds

*Develops relevant institutionally effectiveness goals for the division, and oversees the development of faculty goals that contribute to the accomplishment of the division and College’s goals

*Pursues and maintains appropriate baccalaureate articulation agreements

*Develops assessment plans and student learning outcomes

*Develops advisory boards which contribute to the accomplishment of the division’s goals

*Develops and maintains dual enrollment opportunities for high school students

*Manages curriculum program reviews and new program development

Oversees transcripts, course substitutions, and graduation audits

Mediates grade appeals and other student issues

Assists in recruitment, selection, and orientation of division department heads, faculty, and staff

Ensures contemporary and high-quality programs and course offerings with a focus on Reach N Rally Strategic Plan

Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and student success.

Plans and conducts regular division and department head meetings

Participates in graduations for credit and non-credit programs

How to Apply

To Apply: Please visit our Wake Tech Employment Site at : https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/waketechedu/jobs/4972102/dean-fire-and-ems?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Contact Info

To Apply: Please visit our Wake Tech Employment Site at : https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/waketechedu/jobs/4972102/dean-fire-and-ems?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

You can contact Wake Tech Human Resources by phone at 919-866-7890, by email at humanresources@waketech.edu or by fax at 919-866-5900.