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Dean of Workforce

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Wharton County Junior College

Wharton, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 18 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/6/2026

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Dean of Workforce Salary See Position Description Location Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX Job Type Administrative Full Time Job Number 2606 A 024 Department Vocational Instruction's Area Opening Date 07/02/2026 Closing Date 7/20/2026 10:00 AM Central Description Benefits Questions General Description The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. The Dean of Workforce is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, operating, and assessing effectiveness of workforce programs (continuing education, vocational, avocational, and customized corporate) reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost (VPAAP) of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC). These initiatives are conducted in response to community and student needs and reflect changes in the workforce and community demographics. The Dean oversees certain workforce programs to ensure they follow state and regional accreditation and certification standards and meet any State and/or Federal agency guidelines. The Dean of Workforce is a member of the President's Cabinet, the Extended Cabinet, and various instructional committees. The full job description can be viewed on the Wharton County Junior College Website at www.wcjc.edu. Requirements This position requires a bachelor's degree from any regionally accredited institution. A minimum of three (3) years supervision as a workforce program administrator in higher education is required. Incumbent must have extensive knowledge of budgeting, planning, and monitoring workforce programs and knowledge of grant application and administration. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of workforce curriculum and program development. This position requires excellent management skills, professional demeanor, excellent communication skills (written and oral), exceptional organizational skills, advanced ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, and prepare reports, and the ability to multi-task. An ability to present ideas, facts, opinions, perceptions, and information in a written form accurately, thoroughly, and in a manner easily understood by the intended audience and the ability to work effectively with a diverse and multi-cultural student body and staff is required. This position requires knowledge of techniques for identifying problems and determining the most appropriate course of action for their resolution. To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a bachelor's degree Resume Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) outlining relevant work experience All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached. Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC)
Full Time Benefits:
At No Cost to the Employee Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period) Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period) Long Term Disability Coverage Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period) Dental Insurance Optional Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance Long & Short Term Disability Insurance Optional Premium Conversions Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement Health Care Reimbursement Retirement Options Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period) 403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period) Tax
  • deferred Annuities Participation in Social Security is mandatory. Additional Benefits Free WCJC Tuition Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes) Personal Days Two personal days per year Holidays 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees Sick Days 1.5 sick days per month
  • maximum number accrued is 60 days Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year Vacation Days Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months
  • 12 vacation days per year COBRA Benefits COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation.
Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376. 01 Do you have a bachelor's degree from any regionally accredited institution? Yes No 02 Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at http://naces.org. Yes No 03 Do you have three (3) years supervision as a workforce program administrator in higher education? Yes No 04 Do you have extensive knowledge of budgeting, planning, and monitoring workforce programs and knowledge of grant application and administration? Yes No 05 Do you have a comprehensive knowledge of workforce curriculum and program development? Yes No 06 Do you have excellent management skills, professional demeanor, excellent communication skills (written and oral), exceptional organizational skills, advanced ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, and prepare reports, and the ability to multi-task? Yes No 07 Are you able to present ideas, facts, opinions, perceptions, and information in a written form accurately, thoroughly, and in a manner easily understood by the intended audience and the ability to work effectively with a varied and multi-cultural student body and staff? Yes No 08 Do you have knowledge of techniques for identifying problems and determining the most appropriate course of action for their resolution? Yes No 09 Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position. Yes No 10 To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a bachelor's degree, 2) Resume, 3) Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) outlining relevant work experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items. Yes No 11
  • WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand the responsibilities of this job may require travel from one location to another and/or that my working location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.
  • Yes No Required Question Employer Wharton County Junior College Address 911 Boling Highway, A-206 Wharton, Texas, 77488 Phone 979-532-6947 979-532-6561 Website http://www.
wcjc.edu