Arizona Western College Looking for Associate Dean of Reskilling & Corporate Training, Entrepreneurial College (Grant Funded – Downtown Center) Full Time

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POSTING DATE:

July 20, 2023

POSITION:

Associate Dean of Reskilling & Corporate Training, Entrepreneurial College (Grant Funded – Downtown Center)

SALARY:

$78,000 – 82,680 per year, depending on experience. Plus, excellent fringe benefits

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Business, Education, Public Administration, or a related field
• Four years of progressive responsibility and experience in management, program development, or private industry
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated administrative and budget experience
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and management

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Education, Public Administration, or a related field
• Six years of progressive responsibility and experience in management, program development, or private industry
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated administrative and budget experience
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and management
• Supervisory experience required

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in related field
• Six (6) or more years of progressive responsibility in Workforce Development, Small Business Development, and Technical Education
• Five or more years of supervisory experience

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

Classification:

Position Type & Work Schedule:

• Full-time, 12 months
• Monday – Friday; 8:00AM – 5:00PM, 37.5 hours per week
• May include some evenings and weekends

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to be self-directed
• Ability to conduct successful meeting work
• Ability to communicate professionally, verbally, in writing and in a public setting
• Must be organized
• Manage project deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment:

• Inside office environment with normal noise and lighting levels
• Various noise levels for outdoors and event settings
• Some outside events subject to different weather conditions

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift 25lbs
• Prolonged siting and viewing of a computer
• Long periods of standing and/or walking

Travel:

• 10% travel to Yuma and La Paz campuses

Note:

• Reskilling & Technology Center
• Benefit eligible
• The position is partially grant funded (Prop 301- 33%) and subject to continued funding

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff (COS) for the Entrepreneurial College, the Associate Dean of Reskilling & Corporate Training has the primary responsibility of providing strategic leadership, direction, and management for all efforts related to non-credit classes, apprenticeship, continuing education programs, and activities designed to enhance the advancement and development of the College, a complex portfolio of federal grants, state and local grants, local business funds, and special project funds. The Associate Dean of Reskilling & Corporate Training is also responsible for providing administrative leadership over Workforce Development, Adult Education, and Work Ready initiatives. This individual is responsible for cultivating, securing, and maximizing non-state resources and overseeing internal and external communication. Support faculty, staff, and students by upholding state and national apprenticeship program standards.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Serves Students. Performs advanced budget management and project reconciliation in support of daily operations for Workforce Development and the Entrepreneurial College. Plans, manages, and oversees all aspects of division financial management functions including human resource allocations, project spending, and workforce program resource needs for operations. Reconciles grant spending to compliance regulations and coordinates reporting activities. Facilitates the development of, and maintains adherence to, a cyclical budget review process for internal division operations activity. Performs and oversees division budget preparation, cost analysis/allocation, procurement task management, transaction reconciliation; financial management, audit, and reporting tasks. Uphold state and national apprenticeship program standards. Recommends alternatives to division management when accounting data indicates trends or situations requiring action. Prioritizes work to meet deadlines and to keep the CEO and the COS informed of any unusual or irregular issues that would impact the achievement of a deadline, a District policy or procedure, or in consideration of risk management. 

Represents the college in the business community by interacting with local businesses/industry, Chambers of Commerce, and economic development entities. Manages and coordinates the development of educational services to support local economic development initiatives by collaborating with area economic development agencies to develop business recruitment and expansion strategies. Works with diverse community groups, facilitating new partnerships through outreach and maintaining existing relationships. Develops and maintains working relationships with the advisory boards, external contacts, alumni, volunteers, faculty, and staff.

Develops, implements, manages, and evaluates credit and non-credit educational services, apprenticeship programs, and other programs that address the needs of local, regional, and state businesses and industries. Develops and implements strategies to secure year-to-year increases in participation and support for the college. Collaborates with administration and faculty across AWC, including Associate Deans of South Yuma County and La Paz County, to develop new workforce programs and enhance existing programs.

Participates in regular cross-discipline collaboration meetings with the CEO, COS, and all other Entrepreneurial College Executive Directors and Deans to 1) ensure programs are offered at optimal times and locations to meet student and industry demands; and 2) ensure aligned, well-coordinated strategies to identify, broker, manage, and continuously improve employer partnerships that transition AWC students into in-demand jobs.

Prepares, recommends, and administers the budget for the division and its departments; remains informed on sources of income, especially federal and state aid. Assists with writing grants to create revenue for new or existing programs. Develops annual departmental and program budgets. Monitors budget versus actual revenue and expenses. Develops and implements contingency plans.

Routinely attends special events and actively promotes program activities at all campuses. Routinely represents the college with local councils, police juries, chambers, workforce investment councils, economic development organizations and other regional, municipal, or local government entities/organizations in order to best position the college for support throughout the region served by. 

Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

CLOSING DATE:

The first review of applications will begin on August 7, 2023. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:

Arizona Western College

Human Resources

Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629

Email: [email protected]

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

1. Completed Application

2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)

3. Cover Letter

4. Unofficial College/University Transcripts

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER