Dean of Corporate and Industry Training

Fayetteville Technical Community College is seeking qualified applicants for this full-time Exempt position. The ability to plan, organize, and direct the academic and administrative activities of Corporate and Industry Training both on and off campus is critical to experiencing success in this position. The Dean of Corporate and Industry Training will provide appropriate academic and administrative staff support to the Associate Vice President for Corporate and Continuing Education and coordinate assigned activities with other College divisions and departments. Qualified candidates will possess excellent computer skills, demonstrate evidence of flexible work experiences and a willingness to change; be open-minded, fair, and possess the ability to see multiple perspectives; be willing to take risks and accept responsibility for professional and personal growth.

Participate in the development, planning, implementation, and administration of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures related to delivery of corporate and continuing education programs.

Monitor, oversee, and coordinate the development of Corporate and Industry Training, and ensure that such courses and programs comply with College policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

Develop and recommend new or modified programs, courses, policies, and procedures to meet the needs and interests of the industries and community, and address program compliance requirements.

Prepare the Corporate and Industry schedules for classes; coordinate content with other deans, directors, and local industries.

Prepare schedules for registration of classes and assist with registration for both on and off campus offerings and locations.

Visit and verify classes in accordance with the College Accountability Plan.

Develop, review, recommend for approval, and monitor the use of course outlines, materials, and textbooks; maintain currency on instructional techniques and methods.

Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned full and part-time faculty and staff; prepare recommendations for faculty recruitment; select part-time faculty; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training.

Coordinate with industries and public school administration for use of the businesses, schools, and equipment; prepare rental contracts; monitor use of facilities and ensure that College complies with contracts.

Counsel and advise students on a variety of academic and administrative matters; assess student standing and needs; suggest alternative courses of action; review and recommend approval of student petitions; settle student grievances.

Confer with and provide staff assistance and advice to higher level management staff on educational and administrative matters; develop, prepare, and present recommendations and reports as requested.

Coordinate assigned educational and administrative activities with those of other instructional units, departments, and outside agencies and organizations.

Coordinate program offerings with academic deans when appropriate to provide non-credit to credit articulation to assist students with career development and advancement.

Develop and serve on a variety of ad hoc committees and task forces; research and develop recommendations related to the academic and administrative affairs of the department.

Participate in the marketing of assigned programs; develop brochures, fliers, newspaper, and radio ads; recruit students; make presentations to outside contacts.

Participate in the development and administration of the Corporate and Industry budget; forecast and recommend additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and recommend approval of expenditures.

Monitor and ensure accuracy of all instructor and staff contracts and time sheets.

Participate in overseeing and coordinating administrative operations within the assigned area of responsibility; coordinate the ordering of textbooks and instructional materials; monitor and evaluate workload; recommend and implement policies and procedures.

Adhere to audit and retention standards as defined by North Carolina Community College System State Board Codes.

Represent the College at community and outside organization functions including career fairs and conferences.

Perform related duties as assigned.

A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, educational administration, or equivalent with four years of increasingly responsible experience in the development and administration of academic, vocational, and a vocational programs in a college or university setting. Extensive industry or supervisory experience, well documented in the application packet, may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.