Associate Dean of Technical & Professional Studies

Colorado Springs Salary Range: $78,000 - $79,000 annual gross Who We Are: Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners. Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home. As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next. We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives. At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC. Job Summary: This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity and is exempt from the State Classified Personnel System. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities. The associate dean shall assist the executive dean by providing leadership in and management of division operations. The associate dean shall represent the division to the broader instructional environment while conveying the policies of the College and implementing those policies within the division. The associate dean shall maintain a commitment to quality instruction, the primary objective of the institution. The associate dean will be responsible for the following disciplines within the division and any other potential program growth: Automotive Collision Technology, Automotive Service Technology, Diesel Technology, Computer Aided Drafting & Design, Engineering Technician, Machining, Construction, Welding, Architecture, HVAC, Interior Design, American Sign Language, Interpreter Prep Program, Broadcasting & Electronic Media The primary location for this position is at the Centennial Campus, 5675 S. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906. May require occasional travel to other campuses to support program needs. The college offers the possibility for alternative work arrangements such as flexplace, remote work, or flextime scheduling upon completion of training and department needs. Reports To: Executive Dean of Professional and Technical Studies Anticipated start date January 2027. Duties & Responsibilities: Leadership • Assist the executive dean in leading the evaluation, research, and initiation of new programs. • Make recommendations to the executive dean on the retention, dismissal, or probationary status of faculty and staff according to prescribed policies and procedures, as assigned. • Supervise the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of appropriate regular and parttime faculty, classified staff, APT and others within the division, as delegated by the executive dean. • Operationalize the activities of the division related to retention, marketing, and recruiting, as appropriate. • Address and resolve student concerns, in accordance with college policy and procedure. • Evaluate faculty and staff and participate in classroom observation, as assigned. • Assist the executive dean in division strategic planning. • Develop division procedures and provide assistance to the division for Curriculum Committee, Perkins funding, Credentialing, Program Approvals, and Advisory Committees, as appropriate. Curriculum and Instruction • Assist the executive dean in the coordination and implementation of faculty teaching assignments and workload, as delegated. • Develop, implement, and assess a rigorous and relevant curriculum with department chairs, faculty, and other participants. • Supervise the division programs in consultation with the executive dean. • Assess and implement an orientation program for new faculty, staff, and others as assigned. • Assist the executive dean with ensuring ongoing professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, and others, as assigned. • Assist the executive dean with enrollment management. • Assist the executive dean with ensuring the division curriculum meets the needs of students and aligns with college, state, and national requirements and accrediting bodies, as appropriate. • Assist in preparing institutional, state, and national reports on a timely basis, as appropriate. • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate faculty to ensure effective, equitable, and student centered teaching practices are consistently implemented. • Collaborate with student services, faculty, and other institutional stakeholders to resolve student concerns. • Work with department chairs in transfer and articulation processes, as appropriate. Community and Service • Actively participate in committee work that promotes the goals of the division and the institution. • Actively participate in community activities and advisory boards. • Assist the executive dean, where appropriate, in building relationships with the division and community partners. Budget • Assist the executive dean with the oversight of the development and management of the division budget, as assigned. • Assist the executive dean with the planning and management of the physical facilities assigned to the division. • Assist the executive dean in the development and management of agency contracts, as assigned. Competencies/KSAs: • Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace. • Adhere to college policies and procedures. • In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities included herein, Pikes Peak State College administrators are responsible for certain general duties and responsibilities listed in the PPSC Policy Manual and Educational Procedures manual. • Additional duties as assigned by the executive dean. Minimum Qualifications: • Completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. • Three years of professional level experience teaching. • Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within an educational, workforce, or organizational setting. • Experience working within or in direct support of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population. Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work. Preferred Qualifications: • Completed master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. • Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and evaluate faculty. • Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, grow, and assess a rigorous and relevant curriculum. • Three or more years of teaching experience in higher education. • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining partnerships with industry, business, or community stakeholders to support CTE program relevance, student career readiness, and workforce alignment. • Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish Selection Process: For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. MST on November 25, 2026. Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment. Visa support is not available for this position. Application Instructions: Pikes Peak State College will conduct reference checks and a criminal background check on the selected candidate. Employment offers and continued employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Positions with access to Federal Tax Information require a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as part of the pre-employment process. Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. A complete application will include: Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement. Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred. Official transcripts are required if hired for the position. Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position. Additional Information/Benefits: Work Life Balance Pikes Peak State College offers a generous amount of annual leave and sick leave. Depending on your employment category and full or part-time status, Pikes Peak State College offers 15 hours a month of annual leave and 10 hours a month of sick leave accrual. There are paid holidays and alternate paid holidays which allow the college to be closed Christmas Day through New Year's Day. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status. Tuition Reimbursement Education and your success are a priority at Pikes Peak State College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our college. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and spouse/domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the Colorado Community College System. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status. Health, Dental & Vision Pikes Peak State College offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide you and eligible dependents, spouse/domestic partner, with a broad range of employer paid and employee paid benefit options. In addition to medical coverage, the college offers dental and vision insurance plans to choose from. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status. Retirement Pikes Peak State College participates in Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates. State employees are required to make a mandatory contribution of 11% of the salary to the plan , and the college contributes a percentage as well. While you are enrolled in PERA, you do not pay Social Security. In addition, there are supplemental retirement plans available through three vendors. Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) offer you an easy way to pay for eligible medical and childcare expenses with money that's set aside with a pre-tax benefit. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status. Disability Coverage Pikes Peak State College offers disability insurance to help you meet needs should you become unable to work due to an illness or injury. Life Insurance Pikes Peak State College offers life insurance paid for by the college to eligible employees. Supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance policies are available for those interested in additional coverage. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status. Additional Leave Programs Pikes Peak State College offers additional leave programs such as bereavement leave, jury leave, community and parental academic leave, Family and Medical Leave (FML), and Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI).