"Associate Dean of Workforce Development and Strategic Initiatives"

Position Summary

The Associate Dean of Workforce Development and Strategic Initiatives oversees non-credit education and training programs, pathways, and services within the workforce development and strategic initiatives division. Collaborating with the Dean and other College leaders, the Associate Dean leads the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of workforce programs, ensuring program quality and accessibility. Key responsibilities include overseeing the Adult Education program, GED testing services, the office of Education and Training Resources, and the Child Development Center. The Associate Dean also advises on budget matters and develops partnerships with local agencies to provide relevant training and foster postsecondary pathways for students and potential students in the aforementioned programs.

SALARY SCHEDULE PLACEMENT: Range of $88,531 - $131,266 based upon the Alabama Community College System and Shelton State Community College Salary Schedule C-1 to be determined by the applicants education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicants placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided by the applicant in accordance with the applicable work experience verification requirements stated in the official job posting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in reviewing, maintaining accountability, and ensuring the effectiveness of workforce and non-credit programs.
• Assist in workforce programming and budget development, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Represent the workforce division in professional organizations, community groups, and relevant agencies.
• Advise and lead the workforce division in strategic initiatives through regional workforce training, social service support, successful correctional reentry, and building communities from birth to career.
• Promote academic integrity and foster a positive teaching and learning environment.
• Oversee grant implementation and reporting for enrollment, completion, and other metrics.
• Engage in leadership and professional development activities.
• Assist in developing grant proposals as needed.
• Ensure program standards align with Alabama Community College System and SACSCOC requirements.
• Support faculty and staff in using up-to-date instructional technology.
• Facilitate effective communication within the workforce development division, with college administrators, and with campus stakeholders.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts for instructors and staff.
• Identify and provide professional development for workforce instructors and staff.
• Encourage staff participation in college activities and events.
• Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Workforce Development and Strategic Initiatives division including, without limitation, working in a professional and collegial manner as a team player with departmental staff and assisting the Dean as needed with minimal direction or supervision.
• Keep the Dean of Workforce Development and Strategic Initiatives updated and apprised of information important to the operation of the division.
• Assist the Dean in creating an annual budget that aligns with the Colleges mission and workforce division needs.
• Assist the Dean in the supervision of budget expenditures and the oversight of funding streams from federal and state agencies.
• Assist the Dean with workforce programming schedules and prepare institutional or other reports as required.
• Develop and evaluate workforce curricula to meet community needs.
• Coordinate information-sharing on training opportunities with partner agencies.
• Integrate program review and effectiveness efforts across workforce departments.
• Support assessments of instructors, staff, programs, and student outcomes.
• Assist in optimizing division resources, including classrooms, labs, and equipment.
• Review and submit instructor contracts and make staffing recommendations to the Dean.

Secondary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, ethics, loyalty, honesty, and integrity.
• Complete projects systematically and meet deadlines, working well under pressure both independently and collaboratively.
• Serve as a student advocate within the framework of the Colleges mission, vision, values, and policies.
• Provide excellent customer service, including telephone etiquette, problem-solving, and a caring disposition.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration within the Workforce Development Division and maintain positive working relationships across all departments.
• Ensure data accuracy and demonstrate strong organizational skills in office management and institutional processes.
• Stay informed on industry trends and represent the College professionally.
• Use technology effectively for word processing, record-keeping, and communication, with familiarity in the Colleges student information system to enhance the student experience.

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
• Serve on College committees as required
• Participate in professional development, compliance, and other training activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Required:

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Experience in Banner, Alabama Adult Education System for Accountability and Performance ("AAESAP"), Elevate, or similar reporting system or program
• Three (3) years of college teaching experience
• Five (5) years of work experience in an Adult Education program

Preferred:

• Administrative experience in Adult Education
• Work experience in a community college
• Work experience with Workplace Education or Family Literacy

Application Procedures/Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The online submission of a complete packet is the sole responsibility of the applicant. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position. No copies will be given of the application information submitted. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U. S. at the time of appointment and must travel at their own expense for all in-person interviews.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A completed application packet consists of:

• An online Shelton State Community College employment application.
• A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicants education, and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• A current resume.
• Copies of postsecondary transcript(s) identifying the applicant, institution, and verifying degree(s) earned that demonstrate that the applicant meets the educational requirements for the position. If employed, official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources within thirty (30) days of the employment start date.

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY 204.01:

Contract of Employment: Pursuant to the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Policy 204.01 and the Chancellors Procedures for Policy 204.01, effective July 1, 2024, executive and administrative management personnel employed on Salary Schedule B or C and who are employed in positions titled as a Deputy, Chief, Dean, Assistant or Associate Dean, Executive Director or Director, shall enter into an employment contract with the Colleges President per terms and conditions established by the Alabama Community College System. Such positions are not eligible for non-probationary or tenure status. Applicants who choose not to sign a contract of employment are not eligible to be hired or placed into the subject positions.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:

Meeting Minimum Requirements: If the requirements for a position list work experience in a field or area the Applicant must provide written verification(s) of their applicable work experience in order to be hired for the position. Such written verification(s) of work experience must demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum work experience requirement. Applicants who do not produce this information as indicated will be ineligible for hire and subject to having any offer of employment withdrawn.

Salary Calculation: For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.

Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The Colleges official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.

Deadline for Producing Work Experience Verification: With limited exception, work experience verification documentation must be produced prior to any official offer of employment. Work experience verification from a current employer may, upon request, be delayed until an official offer of employment. Any offer of employment at a salary step greater than zero (0) or made without prior verification of any required work experience, is contingent upon production of this documentation by the applicant within ten (10) days of the offer. It is the applicants sole responsibility to provide this verification of work experience. The College is not responsible for any cost associated with such verifications.