Dean

LC State invites applications for the Dean of Career & Technical Education.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $100000 - $110000

Degree Required: Masters degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Consideration may be given to individuals currently enrolled in and completing a Masters program with a confirmed completion date.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative or leadership experience in postsecondary education community college or technical education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act and postsecondary CTE accountability frameworks.
• Proven ability to develop implement and assess CTE curriculum and programs.
• Experience in budget development fiscal management and resource allocation.
• Strong record of building partnerships with employers industry and community organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to present to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to student access and success.
• Must meet qualifications to obtain Idaho State Career Technical Administrators Certificate ( Qualifications:
  • Doctoral degree (EdD or PhD) in Education CTE or a related field.
  • Teaching or instructional experience in a postsecondary CTE program.
  • Experience administering Perkins V grants or other federal workforce education grants.
  • Familiarity with Idahos postsecondary CTE landscape regional workforce needs and the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education.
  • Experience with NC3 certification programs dual enrollment or secondary-to-postsecondary articulation.
  • Record of successful enrollment growth and program development in a CTE or technical education context.
  • Experience working in a rural or regional higher education environment.

  Responsibilities:

  Academic Leadership & Curriculum:

  • Provide leadership and day-to-day administration for all programs within the School of Career & Technical Education including Technical & Industrial programs and embedded academic programming across each academic division. Oversee Adult Learning and Workforce Training. Collaborate with the Health Professions Dean on financial oversight of the Allied Health Division.
  • Oversee curriculum development program review and continuous improvement processes in alignment with LC State academic policy NWCCU accreditation standards and Idaho State Board of Education requirements.
  • Supervise the assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness; develop and implement improvement plans based on data.
  • Ensure currency of course articulation agreements with regional high schools community colleges universities and industry partners.
  • Manage technical advisory committees for each CTE program facilitating the incorporation of industry recommendations into curriculum and training.
  • Collaborate with NC3 and other national partners to advance industry-recognized certifications embedded in CTE coursework.

  Personnel & Faculty Development:

  • Recruit hire supervise mentor and evaluate CTE faculty and staff including full-time adjunct and classified employees in accordance with college policy.
  • Develop faculty teaching assignments and workload allocations.
  • Promote a culture of instructional excellence professional development and continuous learning among CTE faculty and staff.
  • Address and resolve personnel matters in coordination with Human Resources and the Provosts Office.
  • Support faculty participation in governance processes including senate curriculum committee and other faculty-led committees.

  Budget Grants & Resource Management:

  • In conjunction with the Budget Office develop and manage the CTE annual operating budget with transparency and faculty/staff input; present budget recommendations to the Provost/President.
  • Serve as the institutional lead for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V) grant ensuring compliance with Idahos state plan accountability measures and reporting requirements.
  • Identify pursue and administer additional grant and funding opportunities (federal state and private) to support program expansion equipment upgrades and student scholarships.
  • Prepare periodic cost analyses for each program ensuring fiscal sustainability.
  • Oversee the Schweitzer Career & Technical Education Center facility operations in coordination with campus facilities and community partners.

  Student Success & Enrollment

  • Champion student recruitment retention and completion strategies specific to CTE learners including coordination of events such as the NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing Day.
  • Collaborate with Admissions Financial Aid and Advising to develop clear enrollment pathways stackable credentials and articulation bridges from high school CTE into LC State programs.
  • Ensure faculty provide adequate academic advising and student support services for CTE students.
  • Track and analyze enrollment retention graduation and employment placement data; use data to drive programmatic decisions.
  • Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

  Workforce & Community Partnerships

  • Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with regional employers industry associations economic development organizations and sector-specific advisory boards.
  • Represent LC State in local regional and statewide professional organizations and workforce development coalitions including the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE) under the direction of the Provost.
  • Collaborate with the Idaho Department of Labor IDCTE and Idahos other technical and community colleges to align CTE offerings with the states workforce needs.
  • Maintain active relationships with neighboring school districts to support secondary-to-postsecondary CTE pipelines and dual enrollment opportunities.

  Strategic Planning & Institutional Collaboration

  • Contribute to the development and execution of LC States strategic plan; align CTE goals with institutional priorities.
  • Participate in senior academic leadership meetings Presidents Cabinet and institutional accreditation processes.
  • Report on CTE program performance and strategic progress to the Provost President and State Board of Education as required.

  Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
  • Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)

  This position is open until filled; however applications received on or before June 12 2026 will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

  This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.