Dean of Workforce – HigherEdJobs

Location: Main Campus – Toms River,
NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202301177

Division: Academic
Affairs

Department: Academic Affairs

Opening Date: 04/16/2026

Closing Date:
4/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

The Position

The Dean of Workforce Development
provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership for the institution’s workforce portfolio, with primary oversight of workforce
credit and non-credit programs, state-funded workforce grant initiatives, and the Strengthening Community Colleges Training grant. Reporting
to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, this position serves as a key member of the College’s academic
leadership team. The Dean drives a culture and responsiveness to rapidly evolving labor market demands ensuring the workforce programs
offered are employer informed and align with high-demand industries. Through strong partnerships with employers, government agencies,
workforce boards, and community-based organizations, the Dean ensures that programming reflects real-time workforce demands and contributes
to regional economic development strategies. The Dean supports the College’s regional and national reputation as a leader among community
colleges.

Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator

Staff Duration: Full-Time, 12 months

What You
Will Do

1. Provides collaborative, team-based leadership for workforce development programs by addressing
   departmental, divisional, and institutional priorities through regular engagement with instructors, staff, administration, and external
   partners; oversees enrollment, advising, credential pathways, and student support services within workforce programs.
2. Provides
   leadership and oversight for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of workforce development programs, including credit
   and non-credit offerings, apprenticeships, customized training, and industry-recognized credentials, ensuring alignment with labor market
   demand, state requirements, accreditation standards, and employer needs.
3. Builds and sustains strong partnerships with employers,
   workforce boards, labor organizations, economic development agencies, and community partners to support program relevance, work-based
   learning, internships, apprenticeships, job placement, and continuous improvement.
4. Encourages and guides instructors and staff to
   assess workforce programs, credentials, and instructional methods using data- and evidence-informed practices to improve student learning,
   completion, employment outcomes, and return on investment for students and employers.
5. Provides analysis and advocacy for workforce
   development resource needs and allocations, including facilities, equipment, staffing, and technology; coordinates, reviews, and approves
   departmental budgets within the context of College fiscal sustainability and grant compliance.
6. Oversees grant development,
   implementation, and compliance related to workforce initiatives, including local, state, federal, and private funding sources; ensures
   effective operations management, reporting, and sustainability of grant-funded programs.
7. Ensures consistency with College policies
   and procedures in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and professional development of faculty and staff; serves as a primary
   resource for supervision, coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management.
8. Oversees the development and implementation of
   divisional procedures and criteria for the evaluation of professional performance; reviews departmental evaluations and makes
   recommendations to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs regarding retention, promotion, and other personnel
   actions.
9. Responds to instructors and staff concerns related to student conduct and workforce program operations; oversees and
   participates in academic grievance processes and responds to student and employer concerns in accordance with College policies and
   procedures.
10. Stays current with workforce trends, emerging technologies, industry standards, and innovative teaching and training
    methodologies.
11. Represents workforce development programs in College-wide initiatives, community events, and regional or national
    forums; supports special projects and initiatives as assigned.
12. Performs related duties, projects, and initiatives as
    assigned.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

1. Master’s degree from a regionally accredited
   higher education institution in workforce development, business, education, applied sciences, or a closely related field.
2. Seven
   years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, workforce development, or a related field, including at least four years
   in an academic or workforce leadership role demonstrating strategic planning, program development, and change management.
3. At least
   three years of experience teaching or providing instructional leadership in postsecondary, workforce, or adult education
   settings.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of workforce education systems, including curriculum development, industry credentials,
   apprenticeships, non-credit and credit pathways, and employer engagement.
5. Evidence of effective interpersonal communication,
   collaboration, problem solving, public speaking, and conflict resolution skills, with a commitment to continuous professional
   growth.
6. Four years of management and/or supervisory experience, including oversight of programs, departments, or initiatives with
   institution-wide or community-wide impact.
7. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data systems used for
   enrollment, outcomes tracking, reporting, and grant management; ability to analyze data and produce detailed reports and
   presentations.
8. Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and access; experience supporting diverse students, faculty, staff, and
   community partners; and a strong commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college.

Even Better If You
Have

1. Doctoral degree.
2. Experience teaching or leading workforce or career and technical education programs
   at a community college.
3. Experience with grant-funded workforce initiatives, employer-sponsored training, or regional workforce
   strategies.
4. Bilingual – English/Spanish.