Date:                                               March 16, 2021

Title:                                                Dean, School of Workforce Development

Position Number:                      1121

Hours:                                             40 Hours/52 Weeks

Salary:                                             Meet and Confer – Level 19, $106,637

Reports to:                                    Provost / Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Posting Close Date:                   April 16, 2021

SUMMARY

The Dean of the School of Workforce Development (SWD) is responsible for the leadership of the College’s workforce development programs, including creating and implementing a vision aligned with the mission, vision, and values of GRCC. The Dean will create and sustain a working environment within the School that encourages a spirit of collaboration, innovation, access, and inclusion. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with a deep understanding of and experience with workforce development educational and training programs and the vital role they play in the economic development of a community. The Dean will work in cooperation with College and School leadership to sustain and create programs relevant to students and the community. To successfully achieve these results the Dean will need to cultivate effective and mutually beneficial partnerships with internal and external (industry partners, K-12 partners, higher education partners, etc.) stakeholders.

The Dean reports to the Provost / Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, and serves as an active member of the Deans’ Council, the Strategic Leadership Team, the President’s Cabinet, and the Academic Governing Council.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide administrative leadership, support and supervision for the SWD (includes credit and non-credit programs, offerings and services).
• Identify innovative approaches to programs and processes to advance the vision and direction for the SWD.
• Identify and move forward the development of new programs to respond to industry needs and equity-centered best practices in workforce education and training.
• Collect, review, and analyze data relevant to program vitality, student success, and other trends.
• Convene the membership of the SWD on a regular basis to review and refine the vision and strategic direction for the SWD.
• Support Department Heads and Program Directors in maintaining current programs with a focus on continuous improvement, including overseeing the formal program review and evaluation process for the SWD.
• Support Department Heads and Program Directors in the exploration and development of new degree, certificate, and training programs.
• Advocate for the faculty, staff, and programs in the SWD.
• Advance and advocate for career and academic pathways.
• Serve as an ex-officio member of program advisory committees and utilize advisory committee feedback and regional data sources, respond to changing curricular needs and the development of new programs.
• Lead and facilitate grant opportunities for the SWD, including managing and monitoring Carl D. Perkins grants performance measures and Core Indicators. This includes the development, monitoring and closeout of the annual Local Annual and Local Leadership grant. 
• Promote, support, and ensure compliance with programmatic accreditation requirements.
• Ensure alignment of departmental plans to the Strategic Plan and mission of the College.
• Supervise and support direct reports in the SWD. This includes regular meetings, annual performance evaluations, and establishing work expectations.
• Set standards for hiring new faculty and staff and regularly review the hiring processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in collaboration with Associate Deans and Department Heads. (i.e. form screening committees, etc.)
• Review and recommend FT faculty and staff hires, tenure, and promotion to the Provost, in conjunction with Associate Deans and Department Heads.
• Carry out all other duties described in the Perkins V handbook.
• Encourage interdisciplinary connections and cultural competence in the curriculum.
• Allocate resources and other systemic supports to promote professional development for faculty and staff.
• Participate in College-wide planning as appropriate, including but not limited to planning related to the strategic plan, budget development, emergency response, and facility master planning.
• Provide local leadership for the promotion of business and industry partnerships.
• Actively participate in and retain membership in such statewide and national organizations and activities as are appropriate for the maintenance and improvement of programs in the SWD at the College.
• Monitor legislative activity at the State and Federal level; provide input to the legislative process as appropriate.
• Participates in collective bargaining teams (if needed and assigned by the President).
• Regular attendance during normally scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Persons in this role are identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSA’s will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act.
• Other duties as assigned by the Provost.