Interim Director, Workforce, Career, and Technical Education
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Human Resources
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City NV 89703
Job Description
Administrative Faculty Contract. Non Tenure Track Benefits Eligible. This is a full-time temporary/seasonal position. Appointment to the role on a permanent basis is contingent upon meeting additional recruitment requirements
This is an administrative full-time position with responsibility for all aspects of leading and managing the Workforce Career & Technical Education (WCTE) Division at Western Nevada College.
This position will work with faculty and staff to promote a positive teaching working and learning environment; work with local state and federal organizations and leaders to support college initiatives; and develop and promote academic programs and public/private partnerships that respond to regional workforce needs. This position will also oversee and maintain a variety of budgets and grants to include local state and federal.
The WCTE Director must have a broad and detailed knowledge of WNCs service area and CTE programs as well as knowledge of the workforce landscape associated with each. This position requires a demonstrated ability to exercise individual and group leadership that fosters team and consensus building collaboration conflict resolution task completion and creative problem solving.
Job Details:
Reports to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs (VPASA)
Primarily located at the Carson City Campus with some travel required throughout the service area and possibly statewide
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Masters degree (i.e. BA4 years related professional experience)
Three years of professional experience in workforce or career and technical education; workforce or economic development; or related field
Three years of experience in a leadership role to include supervising and evaluating staff
Two years of experience developing and implementing programs and curriculum
Two years of experience in budget management to include grants
One year of experience developing complex schedules preferably in an educational setting
Experience implementing programs and/or working in rural or frontier communities
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in or with higher education
Experience with a secondary educational system
Experience observing and evaluating instruction
Experience with local regional or statewide workforce development initiatives
Second language proficiency (written and oral) Spanish preferred
Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all aspects of the CTE Division
Align division activities with the colleges strategic mission vision and goals
Understand and drive the divisions strategic vision updating/revising as needed; develop revise and evaluate short and long-range planning
Supervise evaluate and support full-time faculty and staff as well as adjunct instructors
Model open communication respect and collegiality within the division and throughout the college
Collaborate effectively with other college divisions/departments to ensure efficient and aligned use of available resources
Manage grants to ensure deliverables/outcomes are met; seek new funding opportunities that align with the strategic plan for the division
Effectively utilize available resources to support division success
Manage fiscal outcomes of the division
Develop and manage annual budgets overseeing expenditures accordingly
Ensure fiscal compliance and accuracy of grants
Oversee purchasing maintenance and inventory of division equipment and supplies
Provide reporting as required
Develop implement manage and evaluate academic programs
Maintain currency and accuracy of college catalog and related materials
Develop class schedules and instructor loads each semester in coordination with faculty and the VPASA
Lead an ongoing cycle of continuous improvement to ensure relevant and high-quality learning opportunities for students
Support and expand innovative curriculum delivery options for CTE programs
Expand CTE dual enrollment program opportunities
Oversee program Advisory Councils and accreditation requirements
Develop revise and deactivate academic programs as needed
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure CTE programs maintain relevance and alignment with regional and statewide needs
Conduct periodic community and workforce needs assessments to inform program relevance and alignment
Maintain awareness of local regional and state initiatives that impact CTE programs; ensure division participation in such initiatives as appropriate
Represent the division on college system and state boards/committees as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Note: Stakeholders include but are not limited to employers transfer institutions school districts foundation board state/workforce development agencies and others
Minimum Starting Salary Information:
This position is at a salary grade D. The minimum of the placement range is $104645.12. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNCs placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE
Retirement NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)
All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment. The current contribution rate is 19.25%. Your contribution is matched by the College at 19.25%.
Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day. You choose how to invest your own and NSHEs contributions. The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations. NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings. The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level. See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information.
Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS.
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not ear
n a Social Security benefit.
Perks of Working at WNC
Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails
Voluntary supplemental retirement plans both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b 457b plans)
Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program
Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Generous annual leave (A contract) sick leave (A & B contract) 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits
The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center
ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff
Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System
Voluntary benefits including accident disability legal services and more Voluntary Benefits
An administrative faculty senate represents full-time administrative faculty
Free parking and plenty of it!
No State income tax!
Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members
WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.
YesFull-Time Equivalent
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Posting Close Date
07/12/2025Note to Applicant
Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.
Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification which may include criminal history credit history sex and violent offender registry education verification licensure and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
