The Associate Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development. The Associate Vice President provides leadership for workforce development and continuing education programs and services. This position is responsible for performing complex professional and administrative duties in leading, planning, organizing, and directing the operations of the division.
The duties of the Associate Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education include, but are not limited to:
Lead a shared vision for innovation and excellence in programs, services, teaching and learning to meet the changing needs of business and industry, students, and the community
Provide oversight to ensure the quality and effectiveness of new and existing programs and courses
Lead by example by demonstrating high ethical standards, integrity, the value of each employee, and the value of teamwork
Supervise, evaluate, and facilitate teamwork among divisional employees
Support the professional development and growth of divisional instructors and staff
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate staff under your supervision
Collaborate with curriculum academic programs to ensure maximum opportunities for students to participate in vibrant and relevant instructional programs
Provide leadership for program review and the assessment of student success to ensure decisions are assessed for impact upon the students, the improvement of learning, and the efficient use of resources
Monitor and evaluate trends and fluctuation in enrollments and FTE
Maintain a strong presence with state and national accreditation bodies to ensure LCC compliance and the highest quality in teaching, learning, and accountability
Create and sustain effective and productive relationships between the College and the North Carolina Community College system office and ensure compliance with all applicable NCCCS rules and regulations
Ensure compliance with federal, state, regional, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Create and sustain effective and productive relationships between the College and external partners, business and industry, local and state economic and workforce development organizations, colleges and universities, community organizations, and others to advance the mission of the college
Lead the development of the division’s strategic planning priorities in consistency with the overall LCC strategic plan
Pursue strategic partnerships, creative funding, and grant opportunities that enhance student learning, instructor and staff development, and support of College programs
Participate in the development, administration, monitoring, and control of the College and departmental budgets; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approval of expenditures; and recommend adjustments as necessary
Ensure compliance with College policies and procedures
Annually review and update all divisional policies and procedures
Coordinate non-academic to academic content for programs of study to ensure maximum opportunities for students to participate in vibrant and relevant instructional programs
Oversee the development, planning, and implementation of goals and objectives for the division
Provide oversight for annual service area outcomes
Ensure compliance with data reporting to the North Carolina Community College System and external organizations
Serve on college-wide committees
Lead a shared vision for innovation and excellence in programs, services, teaching, and learning to meet the changing needs of business and industry, students, and the community
Provide oversight to ensure the quality and effectiveness of new and existing programs and courses
Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Infrequently lifting and carrying items up to 10 lbs
Infrequently twisting or bending at the waist or reaching overhead
Frequently traveling between buildings on campus, to other campuses, locally or out-of-town to attend meetings and conferences
Frequently listening to and talking with students, faculty, and other staff members either in person or by phone
Special Instructions
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 31, 2026, however; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.
Qualifications
Master's degree from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor; doctorate degree preferred
Minimum of five years of progressive educational administrative managerial experience and effectively leading and supervising multiple employees, preferably in a community college setting
Minimum of five years of experience with the North Carolina Community College System preferred
Significant understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy, preferably with a broad range of experience among various divisions within a community college
Demonstrated understanding of workforce development and continuing education, and the diversity of programs delivered within that division
Demonstrated ability to encourage, develop, and supervise staff, resolve conflicts, solve problems, and identify opportunities
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with both internal cross-divisional constituents and external constituents
Preferred: Extensive knowledge of continuing education compliance duties
Preferred: Experience developing and implementing business and industry training programs
Preferred: Working knowledge of federal programs that are governed by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Preferred: Private industry experience
Preferred: Experience teaching in a higher education setting
