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Lewis-Clark State College

Dean of Career & Technical Education

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A Dean is the head of a faculty, school, or administrative division in a university or college.

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LC State invites applications for the Dean of Career & Technical Education . Salary and rank based on experience andqualifications: $100,000 - $110,000
Degree Required:
Master's degree in arelated field from a regionally accredited institution. Consideration may be given to individuals currently enrolled in and completing aMaster's program with a confirmed completion date.
RequiredQualifications:
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative or leadership experience inpost secondary education, community college, or technical education. Demonstrated knowledge of the Carl D. Perkins Career andTechnical Education Act and postsecondary CTE accountability frameworks. Proven ability to develop, implement, and assess CTEcurriculum and programs. Experience in budget development, fiscal management, and resource allocation. Strong record ofbuilding partnerships with employers, industry, and community organizations. Excellent oral and written communication skills,including the ability to present to diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated commitment to student access and success. Must meetqualifications to obtain Idaho State Career Technical Administrator's Certificate ( https://cte.idaho.gov/educators-5/become-a-cte-educator/)
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree (EdD or PhD) in Education, CTE,or a related field. Teaching or instructional experience in a postsecondary CTE program. Experience administering Perkins Vgrants or other federal workforce education grants. Familiarity with Idaho's postsecondary CTE landscape, regional workforce needs,and the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education. Experience with NC3 certification programs, dual enrollment, orsecondary-to-postsecondary articulation. Record of successful enrollment growth and program development in a CTE or technicaleducation context. Experience working in a rural or regional higher education environment.
Responsibilities:
Academic Leadership & Curriculum:
Provide leadership and day-to-day administration for all programs within the School of Career& Technical Education, including Technical & Industrial programs and embedded academic programming across each academic division. OverseeAdult Learning and Workforce Training. Collaborate with the Health Professions Dean on financial oversight of the Allied HealthDivision. Oversee curriculum development, program review, and continuous improvement processes in alignment with LC State academicpolicy, NWCCU accreditation standards, and Idaho State Board of Education requirements. Supervise the assessment of student learningoutcomes and program effectiveness; develop and implement improvement plans based on data. Ensure currency of course articulationagreements with regional high schools, community colleges, universities, and industry partners. Manage technical advisory committeesfor each CTE program, facilitating the incorporation of industry recommendations into curriculum and training. Collaborate with NC3and other national partners to advance industry-recognized certifications embedded in CTE coursework.
Personnel & Faculty Development:
Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, andevaluate CTE faculty and staff, including full-time, adjunct, and classified employees, in accordance with college policy. Developfaculty teaching assignments and workload allocations. Promote a culture of instructional excellence, professional development, andcontinuous learning among CTE faculty and staff. Address and resolve personnel matters in coordination with Human Resources and theProvost's Office. Support faculty participation in governance processes, including senate, curriculum committee, and otherfaculty-led committees.
Budget, Grants & Resource Management:
Inconjunction with the Budget Office, develop and manage the CTE annual operating budget with transparency and faculty/staff input; presentbudget recommendations to the Provost/President. Serve as the institutional lead for the Carl D. Perkins Career and TechnicalEducation Act (Perkins V) grant, ensuring compliance with Idaho's state plan, accountability measures, and reportingrequirements. Identify, pursue, and administer additional grant and funding opportunities (federal, state, and private) to supportprogram expansion, equipment upgrades, and student scholarships. Prepare periodic cost analyses for each program, ensuring fiscalsustainability. Oversee the Schweitzer Career & Technical Education Center facility operations in coordination with campusfacilities and community partners. Student Success & Enrollment Champion student recruitment, retention, and completion strategies specific to CTE learners, including coordination of events suchas the NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day. Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Advising to develop clearenrollment pathways, stackable credentials, and articulation bridges from high school CTE into LC State programs. Ensure facultyprovide adequate academic advising and student support services for CTE students. Track and analyze enrollment, retention,graduation, and employment placement data; use data to drive programmatic decisions. Additional duties include direct and indirectactivities to support recruitment and retention of students. Workforce &Community Partnerships Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with regional employers, industry associations, economicdevelopment organizations, and sector-specific advisory boards. Represent LC State in local, regional, and statewide professionalorganizations and workforce development coalitions, including the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE), under the directionof the Provost. Collaborate with the Idaho Department of Labor, IDCTE, and Idaho's other technical and community colleges to alignCTE offerings with the state's workforce needs. Maintain active relationships with neighboring school districts to supportsecondary-to-postsecondary CTE pipelines and dual enrollment opportunities. Strategic Planning & Institutional Collaboration Contribute to the development and execution of LC State's strategicplan; align CTE goals with institutional priorities. Participate in senior academic leadership meetings, President's Cabinet, andinstitutional accreditation processes. Report on CTE program performance and strategic progress to the Provost, President, and StateBoard of Education as required.
Application Procedure:
Please upload all of the following documents or yourapplication may not be considered for review. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest Resume/Curriculum Vitae ContactInformation or Letters for three (3) Professional References Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested uponhire) This position is open until filled; however, applications received onor before June 12, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified. This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check andmay also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an
EEO/VETS
employer. To apply, please visit https://lcsc.applicantpro.com/jobs/4099591 je-cd2bf3925d7747d79f6bc5046bd318ce