Dean of Instruction, Career and Technical Education

Job Title: Dean of Instruction, Career and Technical Education

Location: Centralia College

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 14826

About Us Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call or visit .

Job Description In collaboration with the associate dean, faculty, and staff the dean of the career and technical education division cultivates a culture of community, innovation, and collaboration focused on student success and academic excellence. The dean is the leader and advocate for degree and certification programs in the pathways of allied healthcare, industrial trade, computer science, business, and education. The dean establishes strategic priorities for the division, writes and administers grants to support existing programs, and develops new programs to meet employment needs in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities Leadership

Provide the vision and oversight for all assigned instructional areas of study. This position supports fifteen full-time faculty, five pro-rata faculty: one associate dean, three office staff, and adjunct faculty.

Cultivate a culture of community, innovation, and collaboration.

Lead, supervise, evaluate, and collaborate with faculty, and staff, in assigned areas of responsibility, and in adherence to negotiated agreements, applicable state and federal laws, accrediting bodies, and college policies and procedures.

Recruit, hire, train, and provide professional development for classified and exempt employees.

Collaborate with faculty to plan, develop, support, and implement curriculum and instructional activities, including assessment; provide curricular oversight

Collaborate with faculty and campus leadership to implement college initiatives that promote student success and improve access for historically underserved populations

Assess the effectiveness of programs and support services provided in the division

Attend and actively participate in campus committees: Executive Management Team (EMT), Instructional Cabinet, Instructional Council and Curriculum Review Committee, Joint Student Services and Instructional Cabinet, and other committees as assigned by the vice president.

Technical

Effectively use data in the creation of student-centered class schedules and educational planners in adherence to deadlines.

Assign faculty and staff workloads, approve leave, time sheets, in-state travel and purchases in the college s software system, ctcLink.

Ensure all faculty complete vocational certification requirements.

Research, write, and implement grants and contracts to support programs within each area of study.

Develop new programs to address the needs of the community.

Coordination of accurate records and safety reports in accordance with State and Federal laws and licensing guidelines for all educational programs offered in assigned areas of study.

Attend monthly Board of Trustee Meetings and contribute to writing board reports to inform the trustees of division activities and initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned by Vice President of Instruction. Outreach

Represent the college at community and state meetings and conferences, such as, Workforce Education Council (WEC).

Provide extensive and accurate program information to potential students, public, representatives and agencies, and other educational institutions.

Communication

Demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse racial, ethnic, gender, cultural and disabled populations.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflict, problems, and complaints in a manner that support students and faculty while adhering to college policy and procedures.

Interpret, apply and communicate effectively orally and in writing, the rules, regulations, policies and procedures to diverse groups Budget

Develop and manage the division budget ensuring effective and strategic use of resources.

Review and approve expenditure or designated funds.

Effectively manage and monitor program budgets and equipment inventory. Qualifications

Master's degree in education or a discipline related to one or more areas within the assigned areas of study.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Experience teaching at the college levelPreferred Qualifications

Experience assessing courses and programs

Demonstrated use of data in decision making

Experience supervising, evaluating, and leading faculty and staff

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in the decision-making process.

Demonstrated experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, and physical and learning abilities.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and practice consensus-based decision making.

Experience with college and program accreditation and state licensing requirements. Conditions of Employment This is a twelve (12) month per year, full-time administrative exempt position. The salary is $103,000 - $108,912 (DOQ/DOE) annually depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. The position may participate in the TIAA/CREF retirement system.

DEADLINE: Position is open until filled. First review of application materials will begin May 14, 2025.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $103,000 - $108,912 (DOQ/DOE)

Application Process

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:Online ApplicationCover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.Eligibility to Work If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Background Check Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

EEO Statement Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA, .

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