Dean of Workforce Transfer and Trades - Walla Walla Community College

Shape the future of hands-on, industry-driven education as the Dean of Workforce Transfer and Trades at Walla Walla Community College! Oversee high-impact programs, including College Cellars of Walla Walla, the country's first teaching winery, and the only John Deere Technology program west of the Rockies. You'll also spearhead new initiatives in Cybersecurity, Audio Engineering, and Farm to Fork innovation. With a $5M budget, seven department chairs, and around five dedicated staff members reporting to you-along with strong partnerships with local industry leaders-you'll have the resources to make a lasting impact. Relocation assistance is available-join WWCC in Walla Walla, WA, and be part of their mission to inspire and prepare students for successful careers!

Another Source's client, Walla Walla Community College, is recruiting a Dean of Workforce, Transfer and Trades to join their team in Walla Walla, WA. This is a great opportunity to join a top Community and Technical College in Washington State and make an impact in shaping the future of workforce development and education.

Here's a little about Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) and the position they are recruiting for:

WWCC is one of the top Community and Technical Colleges in Washington State. Located amidst picturesque rolling hills, beautiful farms, and vineyards, Walla Walla offers a charming environment with the Blue Mountains and Columbia River nearby. Take a look and learn how you can make a difference with our Warriors!

The Dean of Workforce and Trades will supervise our award-winning Center of Enology and Viticulture. With over 150 wineries in our service area, this center supports the workforce training of this vibrant industry (https://www.wwcc.edu/programs/enology-viticulture/). The Workforce and Trades division also includes partnerships with leading manufacturers. Our John Deere Technology program is the only one of its kind west of the Rocky Mountains (https://www.wwcc.edu/programs/john-deere-technology/). This position will also lead the implementation of our new programs such as Audio Engineer, a cross-disciplinary Farm to Fork initiative, and a Cybersecurity program in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center.

Learn more about WWCC and the tight-knit community waiting for you: https://www.wwcc.edu/about/

What's in it for you:

Walla Walla Community College offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $112,163 - $126,902.

Link to view benefits: https://www.wwcc.edu/employees/human-resources/employee-benefits/

About the role:

The Dean of Workforce Transfer and Trades manages and leads an instructional area that includes the following programs within the Division of Instruction: Entrepreneurism and Marketing, Business Administration, Agriculture Systems, Manufacturing Trades, Enology and Viticulture, Culinary, and Transportation Trades, including the Applied Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degrees. The Dean of Workforce Transfer and Trades supervises several direct reports, including: an administrative assistant, program chairs, faculty (full-time and adjunct), and instructional support staff.

Learn more about the team you will oversee: https://www.wwcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/Workforce-Education.pdf

What you will be doing:

The following functions and responsibilities are accomplished by working with the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), as well as chairs, coordinators, faculty, and staff in the Transfer and Trades Area:

Leadership & Supervision

Supervises and manages the following programs: Entrepreneurism and Marketing, Business Administration, Agriculture Systems, Manufacturing Trades, Enology and Viticulture, Culinary, and Transportation Trades

• Builds cohesion between the Workforce Transfer and Trades programs, creating wrap-around support for programs across divisions

• Develops and maintains relationships across areas and with community partners, such as local school district leaders, to ensure ongoing cooperation and collaboration

• Participates in and provides professional development opportunities for faculty and staff in the Workforce Transfer and Trades Area

• Serves as the College's Chief Professional Technical Administrator

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Prepares recommendations for and administers the area's budget; oversees all expenditures for goods, services, and personnel

• Provides management oversight for all existing area grants.

Institutional and Community Service

• Fosters an environment of continuous innovation within a rural community college

• Seeks out opportunities for new programs, collaborations, partnerships, and grants in collaboration with the Vice President of Instruction

• Leads and supports faculty and staff in efforts to promote equity and diversity through instruction and programming

• Promotes sustainable opportunities for instructional wrap-around services in support of student retention and completion

• Participates on college committees, such as the VPI Leadership Team

• Represents WWCC by attending standing meetings of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) in related areas

Competencies

• Diversity & Equity: demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Communication: effectively communicates, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, students, and others.

• Education: engages the 21st century community college student and develops sound andragogy.

• Technology: teaches via a Learning Management System (specifically, Canvas); demonstrate proficiency with 21st century teaching modalities that involve technology

• Trust: encourages a trusting atmosphere by regularly communicating, being accountable and transparent, and acting with integrity and confidentiality.

• Flexibility & Adaptability: be change ready, to be flexible to adjusting an approach or demeanor to match the shifting demands of different situations.

• Self-Awareness: utilizes feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths and areas of improvement and progressively applies.

• Continual Improvement: continuously and proactively identify improvement needs and make changes to processes resulting in better outcomes.

• Action-Oriented: acts on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Self-Directed and Driven: innovative and able to move instruction forward independently and collectively.

What we would like to see from you:

• Master's degree in applicable disciplines from an accredited institution.

• Three years' teaching experience in a higher education setting (full-time or equivalent); teaching experience as a teaching assistant or adjunct instructor may count toward the requirement.

• Three years' experience in higher education leadership (Assistant Dean, Department Chair, Director, etc.) or equivalent leadership experience.

• Demonstrated experience in grant acquisition and management

• Demonstrated experience, passion and commitment for addressing diversity, inclusion, and equity issues and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities, cultures, and viewpoints.

• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience teaching in a variety of modalities: in person, online, hybrid, web- or technology-enhanced, synchronous or asynchronous.

• Proficient in various technology systems, such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Forms), Cloud-based platforms (PeopleSoft, CANVAS).

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.

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