Dean of Career and Technical Education - Emmetsburg Iowa

Company: Iowa Lakes Community College
Location: Emmetsburg, Iowa
Posted On: 05/05/2025

Position: Dean of Career and Technical Education

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Classification: Administration

Department: Academics

Report to: Executive Dean



General Job Summary:

This is a full-time administrative position reporting to the Executive Dean. This is a multi-campus position with a home base on the Emmetsburg Campus. The Dean of Career and Technical Education (CTE) will be responsible for leading, managing, and providing strategic oversight for CTE. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, dynamic, and transformative leader who will build on existing strengths while pursuing new approaches to Career and Technical Education. The CTE Dean will collaborate with faculty, industry partners, government entities, partnering educational institutions, and college administrators to create strategic partnerships and institutional programming that facilitates student success and strives to meet community, industry, and workforce needs.



% of TIME Essential Duties/Responsibilities


Constant

(67-100%)



1. Supervise the day-to-day operations of Career and Technical Education programs, faculty, and staff.

2. Encourage and support faculty and staff professional development pursuits, including monitoring of Quality Faculty Plan progress.

3. Approach leadership and oversight responsibilities from a foundation of integrity, honesty, transparency, and a strong understanding of the college mission, values, and policies.

4. Develop and maintain meaningful and productive program partnerships with business and industry.

5. Collaborate with High School Partnerships and CTE faculty to facilitate an integrated Career Academy experience for concurrent enrollment students.

6. Conduct faculty observations, faculty evaluations, and staff performance evaluations.

7. Oversee the advisory committee process to encourage advisory member engagement and ensure Perkins compliance.

8. Initiate and assist CTE faculty in pursuing grant opportunities, curriculum development/modification, program development, partnerships, and other growth-oriented initiatives and opportunities.

9. Pursue CTE enrollment growth, retention, and successful completion of CTE programs.

10. Develop, maintain, and provide oversight for CTE and program-level budgets.



Frequent

(34-66%)



1. Monitor faculty load to ensure compliance with Department of Education and Higher Learning Commission

2. Analyze course offerings, enrollments, and available room/lab space to engage in strategic scheduling of CTE courses and labs.

- Collaborate with program faculty, the registrar, and the manager of online learning to develop a schedule that includes face-to-face, hybrid, and online course offerings.

3. Investigate and resolve student complaints and grievances in collaboration with appropriate faculty members and administrators, in accordance with established processes.

4. Actively represent Iowa Lakes Community College in DOE, Iowa Workforce, CTE, and other industry-focused committees, workgroups, organizations, and other partnerships to serve students, the community, and the regional workforce.

5. Manage the oversight and reporting processes required to ensure EPA, OSHA, and other areas regulatory compliance associated with CTE programs.

6. Monitor and facilitate the necessary maintenance, repair, and operation of CTE equipment.




Occasional

(10-33%)



1. Provide oversight and assistance to CTE programs in the assessment of student learning.

2. Represent CTE programs during annual college catalog development and revision processes.

3. Facilitate CTE recruitment events and participate in college-wide student recruitment activities.

4. Oversee the recruitment, screening, and hiring process of faculty and staff.

5. Collaborate with Continuing and Professional Education to ensure quality non-credit offerings consistent with credit programs.

6. Serve as Title IX Investigator.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Represent the College in a positive manner to other employees, students, visitors, and the general public.
Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills.
Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgement when making decisions according to written handbook(s), procedures, and unwritten practices.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with administrators, instructional staff, students, and support staff.
Possess:
Strong leadership, communication and human relations skills and the ability to effectively relate to diverse personalities.
The ability to deal effectively with students, parents, and employees in difficult situations.
The ability to act professionally and to maintain a professional presence.
The ability to lead effectively while allowing individuality.
The ability to read, understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communications.
Entrepreneurial thinking for increasing enrollment and improving the campus culture and processes.
A commitment to collaborative, growth-oriented leadership
The ability to establish, prioritize, manage, and complete long- and short-term goals.
A commitment to advocating for Career and Technical Education
The ability to adapt to a changing landscape in higher education and approach the future understanding the benefits of change.
Effective networking and partnership-building skills
The ability to provide data-driven, student-centered rationale for recommendations, decisions, and proposed initiatives.
Emotional intelligence while interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
The ability to recognize, analyze, and implement solutions to a variety of challenges.
The ability to manage and work within the parameters of an established budget.



Special Demands:

Sedentary to light work. Position involves sitting most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%). Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, and pulling occasionally (10-33%). Walking, lifting, and grasping frequently (34-66%). Talking, hearing, viewing various types of close visual work and repetitive motion constantly (67-100%). Must have valid driver's license, good driving record, and provide proof of insurance. Required to travel utilizing personal vehicle.



Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.



The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications:

AAS, Diploma, and/or equivalent industry-related certification/training/experience in a Career & Technical field represented in CTE offerings at Iowa Lakes Community College. Four (4) years of instructional experience or equivalent. Two (2) years of experience managing budgets and supervising personnel in higher education, or in an industry setting, or a combination of both.



Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in a Career & Technical field represented in CTE offerings at Iowa Lakes Community College or Education and/or Educational Leadership. Previous experience:

developing new and innovative programs that align to dynamic workforce needs
developing enrollment and retention strategies
coordinating and implementing innovative partnerships in business, industry, and/or local government in the furtherance of workforce, community, and/or economic development
fostering collaborative relationships within a variety of educational, professional, industry, community, and/or regulatory settings



Fringe Benefits: Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement package.



Salary: $76,800



Application Process:

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:



Employment Application form
Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
A resume
A copy of transcripts



Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.



Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin May 19, 2025. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.



Specific Areas Of Responsibility:

Career & Technical Education Programs
Committees as Assigned
Other Duties:

Program Assessment
Program Development


Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement



It is the policy of Iowa Lakes Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code - -216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. - - 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. - 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C - - 1681 - 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. - 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. - 12101, et seq.).



If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Trudy Ahrens, Equity & Title IX Coordinator, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334, 712-362-0433, tahrens@iowalakes.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.



A formal discrimination complaint process is published in the Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, and the Affirmative Action Plan of the College. More...

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