Dean of Workforce Transfer and Trades - Walla Walla Community College at Another Source in Walla Walla, Washington

Job Description:

Another Source’s client, Walla Walla Community College, is recruiting a Dean of Workforce, Transfer and Trades to join their team in Walla Walla, WA. This is a great opportunity to join a top Community and Technical College in Washington State and make an impact in shaping the future of workforce development and education. 

Here’s a little about Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) and the position they are recruiting for:  

WWCC is one of the top Community and Technical Colleges in Washington State. Located amidst picturesque rolling hills, beautiful farms, and vineyards, Walla Walla offers a charming environment with the Blue Mountains and Columbia River nearby. Take a look and learn how you can make a difference with our Warriors!    

The Dean of Workforce and Trades will supervise our award-winning Center of Enology and Viticulture.  With over 150 wineries in our service area, this center supports the workforce training of this vibrant industry (https://www.wwcc.edu/programs/enology-viticulture/). The Workforce and Trades division also includes partnerships with leading manufacturers.  Our John Deere Technology program is the only one of its kind west of the Rocky Mountains (https://www.wwcc.edu/programs/john-deere-technology/). This position will also lead the implementation of our new programs such as Audio Engineer, a cross-disciplinary Farm to Fork initiative, and a Cybersecurity program in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center.  

Learn more about WWCC and the tight-knit community waiting for you: https://www.wwcc.edu/about/ 

What’s in it for you:   

Walla Walla Community College offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $112,163 - $126,902.  

Link to view benefits: https://www.wwcc.edu/employees/human-resources/employee-benefits/   

About the role: 

The Dean of Workforce Transfer and Trades manages and leads an instructional area that includes the following programs within the Division of Instruction: Entrepreneurism and Marketing, Business Administration, Agriculture Systems, Manufacturing Trades, Enology and Viticulture, Culinary, and Transportation Trades, including the Applied Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degrees. The Dean of Workforce Transfer and Trades supervises several direct reports, including: an administrative assistant, program chairs, faculty (full-time and adjunct), and instructional support staff.  

Learn more about the team you will oversee: https://www.wwcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/Workforce-Education.pdf 

What you will be doing: 

The following functions and responsibilities are accomplished by working with the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), as well as chairs, coordinators, faculty, and staff in the Transfer and Trades Area:   

What we would like to see from you:   

• Master's degree in applicable disciplines from an accredited institution.  

• Three years’ teaching experience in a higher education setting (full-time or equivalent); teaching experience as a teaching assistant or adjunct instructor may count toward the requirement.  

• Three years’ experience in higher education leadership (Assistant Dean, Department Chair, Director, etc.) or equivalent leadership experience.  

• Demonstrated experience in grant acquisition and management  

• Demonstrated experience, passion and commitment for addressing diversity, inclusion, and equity issues and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities, cultures, and viewpoints.  

• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.  

• Experience teaching in a variety of modalities: in person, online, hybrid, web- or technology-enhanced, synchronous or asynchronous.  

• Proficient in various technology systems, such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Forms), Cloud-based platforms (PeopleSoft, CANVAS).  

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis.  We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.