Dean of Instruction- Walla Walla Community College

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Another Source’s client, Walla Walla Community College, is recruiting a Dean of Instruction 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 and the position they are recruiting for:

As the recipient of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Award, and an aspiring Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI), Walla Walla Community College is one of the top Community and Technical Colleges in Washington State. 

Walla Walla Community College is located on the native lands of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla people and the Nez Perce tribe. Established in 1967, our attractive 130-acre main campus sits on the edge of Titus Creek with views of the Blue Mountains.

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 $105,000 - $110,000.

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. The Dean is a service-oriented leader who is skilled in relationship and partnership building, as the position supports instructional operations across multiple programs and sites, as well as establishes and fosters offsite opportunities. The Dean of Workforce collaborates effectively and efficiently with other instructional deans: Dean of Access & Opportunity, Dean of Nursing & Allied Health, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Corrections Education, and Dean of Clarkston Campus.  

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 

Provides college-wide transformative leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Workforce Transfer and Trades Area, in alignment with the institution’s mission, vision, guiding principles and accrediting bodies  

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  

Implements a continuous improvement culture that leverages course survey data, quality assurance feedback, faculty and instructor feedback, and other sources of input  

Establishes and implements the Area’s mission, vision, and guiding principles to ensure alignment with the institution’s Strategic Plan  

Collaborates with other instructional areas, i.e., Arts & Sciences, Nursing and Allied Health, Access & Opportunity, Corrections Education, and Clarkston Campus.  

Manages, schedules, supervises, and evaluates all Area employees, i.e., faculty and staff; leads probationary and tenured-faculty evaluation committees and supports onboarding of new area employees 

In collaboration with the Vice President of Instruction, develops and implements policies and procedures that lead to quality instruction and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and interagency regulations, e.g., the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)  

Builds relationships with faculty and staff to effectively and efficiently administer institutional projects, grants, and initiatives  

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, in consultation and collaboration with the Business Office  

Assorted Responsibilities 

Remains current in national, regional, and local trends related to workforce transfer programs  

Develops a technologically integrated environment, in collaboration with Technology Services, that fosters an environment of continuous innovation within a rural community college  

Collaborates with Marketing and Communications to promote programs within the area 

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  

Institutional and Community Service 

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 

Serves as the College representative on the Workforce development Council 

Provides leadership and mentorship for faculty  

Participates in college activities, including Commencement ceremonies 

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:

At the discretion of the College, equivalent education/experience may substitute.  

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). 

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