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Wharton County Junior College

Dean of Workforce

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A Director of Training and Development is responsible for managing all staff training and professional development programs for an employer or organization. Decides the training requirements of the organization and designs training programs that address staff needs. May also be partially responsible for determining the strategic goals of the organization. Supervises training managers and training staff and evaluates training impact.

$122,526 / year median in Texas

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Job Description

Dean of Workforce Salary $92,000.00
  • $101,625.
00 Annually Location Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX Job Type Administrative Full Time Job Number 2608 A 031 Department Vocational Instruction's Area Opening Date 08/31/2026 Closing Date 9/16/2026 10:00 AM Central Description Benefits Questions General Description 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 (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 Master's degree from any regionally accredited institution. A minimum of seven (7) years in higher education is required. Applicant must have extensive knowledge of monitoring programs and knowledge of grant application and administration. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of workforce curriculum and program development. This position requires a high level of skill in the application of critical thinking, communication, organization, and time management. This position requires a minimum of five (5) years' experience with educational technology with the applicant able to utilize technology to access and maintain student records, develop and deploy curriculum, and monitor program outcomes. This position must work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide an optimal educational environment in all workforce training areas.
Preferred:
Applicant should have a track record of progressively increasing administrative experience in Academic Affairs (such as Chair, Director, Associate Dean, or comparable positions). Applicant should have experience teaching at the college level. 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 Master's degree Resume 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 Master'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 a minimum of seven (7) years in higher education? Yes No 04 Do you have extensive knowledge of monitoring programs and knowledge of grant application and administration? Yes No 05 Do you have comprehensive knowledge of workforce curriculum and program development? Yes No 06 Do you have a high level of skill in the application of critical thinking, communication, organization, and time management? Yes No 07 Do you have a minimum of five (5) years' experience with educational technology with the ability to utilize technology to access and maintain student records, develop and deploy curriculum, and monitor program outcomes? Yes No 08 Are you able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to provide an optimal educational environment in all workforce training areas? 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 Master's degree, 2) Resume, 3) 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