Associate Dean of Career Technical Education

Associate Dean of Career Technical Education

Salary

$92,072.00 - $136,517.00 Annually

Location

TSCC - Patterson - 3920 Troy Highway, Montgomery, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1

College/Division

TSCC-401012-Academic Admin-Career & Technical

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Trenholm State Community College

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Position Summary

The Associate Dean of Career Technical Education (CTE) provides leadership and operations administration within the area of Career and Technical Education. The Associate Dean of CTE guides the development of curriculum, design and implementation of student learning outcomes, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives. Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction and working collaboratively with other college leaders, this position works under broad, administrative direction with significant responsibility in faculty development, planning, organizing, and managing support services associated with instruction, academic advising, outreach/admissions, placement testing, continuing education, orientation, career planning, academic support, student discipline, and student behavioral intervention.

Salary Schedule: C1

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and administrative oversight for assigned Career Technical Education (CTE) programs.
• Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of CTE programs, courses, credentials, and program inventories.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives that support CTE enrollment growth, program quality, workforce alignment, student success, and institutional priorities.
• Monitor program enrollment, retention, completion, licensure/certification outcomes, career placement, and other key performance indicators.
• Ensure assigned CTE programs comply with Alabama Community College System (ACCS), institutional, accrediting, regulatory, licensure, and industry requirements.
• Coordinate program review, assessment, student learning outcomes, program vitality, and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate curriculum development and revision, course scheduling, instructional planning, and program resource needs.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify instructional staffing, equipment, technology, facilities, and professional development needs.
• Provide administrative oversight of assigned CTE faculty and staff, including recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, professional development, performance management, and instructional effectiveness.
• Develop, manage, and monitor assigned CTE budgets and ensure effective and responsible use of institutional, instructional, grant, and other resources.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with business and industry, workforce agencies, community organizations, and other external stakeholders to strengthen CTE programs and employment pathways.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development to align non-credit training with credit-bearing programs, credentials, and career pathways.
• Expand and support work-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, clinical experiences, and other industry-connected learning opportunities.
• Coordinate CTE advisory committees and ensure industry and workforce input informs program, curriculum, and resource planning.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of CTE grants, special projects, and workforce initiatives.
• Oversee Perkins grant budgets, reporting, compliance, and effective utilization of grant resources.
• Support CTE recruitment, retention, completion, and career placement initiatives in collaboration with appropriate college departments.
• Analyze enrollment, labor-market, workforce, licensure, and program outcome data to inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and decision-making.
• Support programs in maintaining required industry certifications, licensure standards, specialized accreditations, and other program-specific requirements.
• Address student, faculty, and operational concerns and facilitate resolution in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Represent the CTE division at institutional, system, industry, workforce, community, and professional meetings and events.
• Participate in institutional planning, budgeting, accreditation, enrollment management, and other college-wide initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction, Executive Vice President, and/or President.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from a regionally accredited.
• Teaching experience related to career and technical education or vocational programs.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in an instructional leadership role such as Department Chair, Division Chair, Program Coordinator, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with CTE curriculum development, program assessment, workforce partnerships, including knowledge of industry credentials and work-based learning.
• Demonstrated experience in schedule development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with managing budgets.
• Experience in grant development and or/management.
• Experience in dual enrollment.
• Experience in a community college Career Technical Education leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and grants, analyze program data, ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Experience in monitoring programs to ensure compliance with applicable accrediting bodies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral, auditory, and written communication skills.
• Competency in the use of instructional technology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, industry craftspeople, human resource directors, plant and office supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to project a professional and congenial demeanor.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:

Neither a resume nor an application is an appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

SUMMARY ABOUT US:

H. Councill Trenholm State Community College (Trenholm State) is a comprehensive two-year community college in Montgomery, Alabama. The College offers associate transfer degrees, associate degrees, and certificates that lead directly to the workforce. Additionally, the College provides adult learning opportunities, civic, social, cultural, and personal development; business and industry training; and support for economic development in the central Alabama region. Trenholm State is part of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), governed by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. The College operates multiple instructional sites, including the Trenholm Campus, the Patterson Site, and several off-campus instructional locations offering credit, non-credit, adult education, and dual enrollment programs. Trenholm State delivers additional educational and training services for Montgomery and the surrounding areas. For more information, please visit http://www.trenholmstate.edu.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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Do you have a Master's Degree from a regionally accredited?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have teaching experience related to career and technical education or vocational programs?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have three (3) years of supervisory experience in an instructional leadership role such as Department Chair, Division Chair, Program Coordinator, etc?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have demonstrated experience with CTE curriculum development, program assessment, workforce partnerships, including knowledge of industry credentials and work-based learning?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have demonstrated experience in schedule development?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have excellent oral, auditory, and written communication skills?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you competent in the use of instructional technology?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have excellent organizational skills?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have the ability to handle multiple tasks ?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, industry craftspeople, human resource directors, plant and office supervisors, and public?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have the ability to project a professional and congenial demeanor?

• Yes
• No

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