Dean of Career & Applied Sciences
Dean of Career and Applied Sciences
Position Title: Dean of Career and Applied Sciences
Reports To: Vice President of Academics
Position Type: Full-Time, Administration
Minimum Pay Rate: $87,521.00/Year (Pay Grade 113)
Posting Date: March 16, 2026
General Summary:
The Dean of Career and Applied Studies provides leadership for curriculum and training programs that support student career attainment, upskilling, career advancement, and transfer to four-year institutions. This position is responsible for the development, supervision, and management of the College’s career and applied studies programs, including accounting, business, economics, automotive, CAD and design, computer information systems, criminal justice, electrical technologies, industrial studies, machining, and welding. The Dean also assists with oversight of humanities, languages, music, philosophy, and religion departments. The Dean of Career and Applied Studies also manages federal and state grants in assigned areas, including the College’s Carl D. Perkins grant, and collaborates with members of the academic leadership team to develop, monitor, and staff the academic schedule. The Dean serves as a leader within the academic division and works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators across the College.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out below, although considered incidental in the performance of this position.
- Provide leadership, management, and support for long- and short-term planning activities related to career and applied studies areas.
- Hire, onboard, mentor, supervise, and evaluate faculty within the career and applied studies areas.
- Work collaboratively with the academic team to develop, monitor, and staff the annual academic class schedule.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with K-12 schools, business and industry, community organizations, and colleges and universities to ensure programs remain relevant, timely, and aligned with workforce needs.
- Ensure high quality curriculum aligned with industry standards and best practices in higher education, including competency-based education and short-term training that bridges credit and non-credit opportunities.
- Maintain, update, and review content for the College catalog and other academic and promotional publications.
- Lead program and curriculum development, review, and improvement within career and applied studies disciplines.
- Encourage and support faculty and staff in the assessment of student learning outcomes at the course, program, co-curricular, and institutional/general education levels.
- Oversee federal and state grants in assigned areas, including the Carl D. Perkins and Local Leadership grants and Program Review for Occupational Education (PROE) process, ensuring the college meets reporting standards and uses funds to support student success.
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Workforce Development and Community Education to coordinate credit and non-credit offerings aligned with workforce needs and industry partnerships.
- Participate in and chair committees that support the College’s shared governance structure.
- Coordinate and participate in advisory committee meetings for career and applied studies programs.
- Develop, recommend, and oversee departmental budgets within the career and applied studies areas.
- Collaborate with the Career and Transfer Coordinator and faculty to develop and place students in internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning opportunities.
- Work with campus offices to research, address, and resolve student questions, appeals, and related academic matters.
- Serve as the College’s representative in local, state, and national organizations related to career and applied studies.
- Lead initiatives to close equity gaps in student career attainment and ensure curriculum is inclusive and accessible to a diverse student body.
- Perform other duties within the scope of this position as assigned by the Vice President of Academics.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a career and applied studies area.
- Experience in educational leadership or equivalent management experience in a complex industry or community organization.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences, including students, faculty, and industry partners.
- Demonstrated ability to organize complex systems, including grants, budgets, and schedules. Curriculum development experience.
- Curriculum development experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a department chair or associate dean.
- Experience as a community college faculty member.
- Experience with competency-based education.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- A cover letter
- A current resume
- Unofficial copies of transcripts
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
Application materials may be submitted by mail or email:
By Mail:
Human Resources
Glen Oaks Community College
62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032By Email:
hr@glenoaks.edu
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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