Taft College · 1 day ago
Dean of CTE and Workforce Development
Taft, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$138K/yr - $158K/yr
3+ years expTaft College is a student-centered institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, and equity. They are seeking an experienced Dean of Career Technical Education (CTE) and Workforce Development to lead the College’s CTE programs and workforce initiatives, ensuring alignment with regional labor market needs and fostering partnerships with industry and community organizations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide vision and day-to-day leadership for all CTE programs and workforce development efforts
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to develop and assess programs aligned with accreditation, industry standards, and student career goals
Cultivate partnerships with business, industry, and community organizations to enhance program relevance and expand training opportunities
Manage state and federally funded projects, including Strong Workforce and Perkins, and support grant proposal development and compliance
Develop and oversee program budgets to ensure efficient and effective use of resources
Represent Taft College at local, regional, and statewide meetings and events
Serve as a liaison with advisory boards, regional consortia, and governmental agencies
Support student success initiatives including internships, apprenticeships, and work-based learning
Advance institutional efforts such as Guided Pathways and workforce programs that serve underserved populations
Assist in accreditation processes and institutional planning
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a discipline related to the assignment
Three (3) years of full-time teaching and/or administrative experience
One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience in career technical education
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and disability backgrounds of community college students
Preferred
Familiarity with California Community College policies and procedures
Experience with curriculum development, program review, and instructional assessment
Strong leadership and communication skills with a commitment to equity and inclusion
Experience in grant writing, budget management, and data-informed decision-making
Understanding of relevant federal and state regulations (Title 5, Education Code)
Ability to build effective partnerships across stakeholder groups
Benefits
District-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Generous vacation plan
Eligible to participate in the CalPERS or CalSTRS retirement systems
Option to enhance your retirement savings through 457b and 403b optional retirement plans
Company
Taft College
Taft College is a school in Taft.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Todd Hampton
Vice President, Administrative Services/CFO
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