Associate Dean of Short-Term Training

Associate Dean of Short-Term Training

Salary

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location

Wilson, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-26

Division

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

04/27/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Learning and Workforce, the Associate Dean of Short-Term Training collaborates with division deans to lead the planning, scheduling, and strategic expansion of short-term training programs to meet growing community and workforce needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides a strategic vision and plan for increasing short-term training offerings as well as new program offerings, ensuring relevance to current and future labor market demands
• Monitors short-term training courses and programs including evaluating enrollment trends, providing input to enrollment management efforts, and develops strategies for continuous improvement and opportunities for growth
• Develops the short-term training schedule
• Serves as a liaison with businesses, community organizations, and educational partners to determine needs, promote programs, and expand community partnerships
• Collaborates with the marketing and recruitment department to advertise short-term training courses and assists with registration management
• Assists with the recruitment and hiring of part-time instructors
• Provides onboarding support and orientation for new instructors
• Recommends professional development and training needs for instructors
• Provides curriculum development and oversight for short-term training courses
• Completes class visitations and evaluates instructors
• Oversees budgets, grants and contract management, and fiscal operations; ensures regulatory compliance and timely reporting
• Ensures accuracy of full-time equivalent (FTE) reporting and accuracy of records for short-term training courses
• Provides payroll management for short-term training instructors
• Ensures short-term training courses meet compliance with programmatic accrediting agencies
• Builds pathways for short-term training courses and programs to curriculum programs of study
• Participates in institutional planning and cross-divisional initiatives
• Serves on college committees as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge of

• Computer systems and related software programs, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
• College operating procedures and academic program requirements
• NCCCS Curriculum Standards
• Workforce Development and Continuing Education programs
• NC State Board of Community Colleges Code

Ability to

• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with people from diverse backgrounds, education levels, and age groups
• Operate a PC, mobile devices, and related software including Microsoft Office, Google spreadsheets and relevant applications or internet-based platforms
• Independently perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects
• Apply organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Foster a collaborative, team-based work environment with a willingness to see tasks to completion

College-Wide Expectations

WCC places a high value on creating an engaged, collaborative campus environment; therefore, employees are required to complete their work hours in person on WCC's campus. By working on campus and in person, employees have greater opportunities to engage with students and co-workers, attend on-site meetings and presentations, recruit students, and support local business and industry partners.

• Communicates clearly and frequently in writing and speaking to ensure consistency of purpose and vision.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the college community.
• Understands and supports the college's mission, vision, and values.
• Remains current on emerging higher education and division-relevant issues.
• Fosters a work environment characterized by transparency, trust, and professionalism.
• Retains a focus on the student experience, specifically, ensuring instructional rigor, fostering students' sense of belonging, and developing their soft skills

Education and Experience

Required

• Masters degree in higher education, leadership, workforce/economic development, or a closely related field.
• Three years of experience working in a postsecondary educational environment that includes short-term training.

Preferred

• Experience working in the North Carolina Community College System.

Unofficial transcripts must be included with your online application before submission or sent directly to Human Resources immediately after applying. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your application not being fully considered.

Wilson Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the ADA, if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please notify the Human Resources Office.

Why Join Wilson Community College?

At Wilson Community College, we believe in the power of community, education, and excellence. Youll work in a supportive, mission-driven environment that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation, state benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

LONGEVITY

Longevity is a yearly lump-sum payment you receive after working 10 years:

Years of Service Longevity Rate

Less than 10 0% of Salary

10 but less than 15 1.5% of Salary

15 but less than 20 2.25% of Salary

20 but less than 25 3.25% of Salary

25 or More 4.5% of Salary

ANNUAL LEAVE

Years of Service Hours Earned Mo

Less than 5 9.33 Hours

5 but less than 10 11.33 Hours

10 but less than 15 13.33 Hours

15 but less than 20 15.33 Hours

20 or more years 17.33 Hours

You can carry up to 240 hours over every year. The rollover occurs in June of each year.

SICK LEAVE

You earn 12 days per year (8 hours per month). This leave can accumulate indefinitely. When you retire, available sick hours will convert to creditable service with the Retirement System.

HOLIDAYS

New Years

M.L. King, Jr. Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veteran's Day (may be taken at Winter Break)

Thanksgiving (2 days)

Winter Break

The sum of all paid holidays will not exceed 12 days. Employees may be required to take paid leave or leave without pay for days other than the 12 specified holidays.

HEALTH INSURANCE

You may join the State Health Plan. There is an employee contribution to the State Health Plan; however, the State pays a portion of the monthly premium as well. Dependents may also be covered. You may elect 70/30 coverage or 80/20 coverage. Upon retirement, coverage may continue; however, it depends on the conditions under which you retire. It should be noted that insurance premiums are expensive, and rates/coverage may change annually. Open enrollment allows for changes to be made to your health coverage, and it is usually conducted in October each year.

RETIREMENT

Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS)

Six percent of your gross salary as pre-taxed dollars goes into your retirement account monthly. A death benefit of one time's your annual salary (minimum $25,000 and maximum $50,000) is provided to you once you have been in the system for one year. Once you have completed five years in the system, you are considered to be vested.

Unreduced Retirement Benefits are available as follow:

Age 65 with 5 years of service

Age 60 with 25 years of service

Any age with 30 years of service

Disability Income Plan:

Is provided through TSERS. The plan provides short-term benefits after one year in the system. After a sixty-day waiting period, the plan pays 50% of

your salary and longevity up to $3,000 per month for one year.

It also provides long-term benefits after you are vested (5 years in the system). The plans pays 65% of your salary and longevity, up to $3900 per month until the disability ends. Long-term benefits include health coverage and the death benefit. Payments will be reduced if you are receiving social security disability benefits or workers compensation benefits.

WORKERS COMPENSATION

Upon an accidental injury on the job, you will be covered by Workers Compensation. You should notify your supervisor and Human Resources immediately when an accident or injury on the job occurs.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS

401(K), 457

529 College Tuition Plan

NC Flex Benefits

Colonial Life

FREE TUITON

Full-time college employees may enroll in one curriculum or continuing education course per semester at the College without tuition or registration fee charges.

PERSONAL OBSERVANCE DAY

Eligible employees may receive 8 hours of paid leave on a single day of personal significance each calendar year. May include days of cultural and/or religious importance, but it is not limited to those. It may be any day that is significant to the eligible employee.

FOUNDATION YMCA OF WILSON

Full-time Wilson Community College employees are eligible for a corporate discount with the Foundation YMCA of Wilson.

01

Masters degree in higher education, leadership, workforce/economic development, or a closely related field is required for this position. Do you have a masters degree?

• Yes
• No

02

What discipline is your masters degree in?

03

How many years of experience do you have working in a postsecondary educational environment that includes short-term training?

04

How many years of experience do you have working in the North Carolina Community College System?

Required Question

Employer Wilson Community College (NC)

Address PO Box 4305

Wilson, NC, North Carolina, 27893

Phone 252-246-1263

252-246-1410

Website https://www.wilsoncc.edu/