Dean, Business, Industry and Applied Technologies

Minimum Qualifications  

• Master’s degree in business administration, education, higher education administration, information technology, industrial technology, workforce development, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.

• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, or academic leadership experience.

• Minimum of four years of teaching, workforce development, industry, or other directly related professional experience.

• Demonstrated experience supervising personnel and managing programs, budgets, or organizational operations.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Administrative or leadership experience in a community college or higher education environment.

• College-level teaching experience.

• Experience overseeing career and technical education, workforce, business, information technology, or applied technology programs.

• Experience developing partnerships with employers, industry, workforce organizations, or community partners.

• Experience with curriculum development, program review, assessment, and/or accreditation.

• Experience with grant-funded programs or other restricted funding.

• Knowledge of North Carolina Community College System programs, policies, and procedures.

• Experience using learning management systems such as Canvas.

• Demonstrated commitment to student success and continuous improvement.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.

The Dean of Business, Industry and Applied Technologies (BIAT) provides strategic, academic, and administrative leadership at College of The Albemarle. The Dean oversees business, information technology, career and technical education (CTE), and applied technology programs. This position reports to the Vice President of Learning.

The Dean leads faculty and staff and oversees program quality and daily operations. A strong focus is placed on student success, program growth, and continuous improvement. The Dean also works closely with other College leaders to support institutional goals and priorities.

Building strong community partnerships is an important part of this role. The Dean works with employers, business and industry leaders, workforce organizations, educational institutions, and community partners. These relationships help the College identify workforce needs and emerging employment opportunities. They also help ensure programs remain relevant as industries, technologies, and employer expectations change.

The Dean provides leadership for curriculum development, enrollment, scheduling, personnel management, budgeting, assessment, accreditation, and regulatory compliance. The position also helps identify opportunities to strengthen existing programs and develop new ones. Enrollment trends, student outcomes, labor market information, and employer feedback help guide these decisions.

This position requires a collaborative leader who can balance strategic planning with daily operations. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills are important for success. The successful candidate should value student achievement, workforce development, innovation, and community engagement.

This leadership opportunity directly supports the economic vitality of northeastern North Carolina. The Dean helps prepare students for high-demand careers while strengthening the region’s skilled workforce. The position provides an opportunity to influence programs that connect education with meaningful career pathways.

This position is primarily located at College of The Albemarle’s Currituck Campus in Barco, North Carolina, with regular travel to other College locations and community or industry partner sites may be required.

Apply Today!!

Interested candidates must submit a completed online application through College of The Albemarle’s employment website. Applicants should include a current résumé, cover letter, and any other required supporting documents.

Please complete all sections of the online application, including your education and employment history. Résumés may supplement the application but should not be submitted in place of a completed application. The information provided in your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Applications and supporting materials must be received by the posted closing date to receive consideration. Materials submitted by email will not be accepted in place of the online application.

Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted by Human Resources regarding next steps.

Applicants who require assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact College of The Albemarle Human Resources.