Dean of Community & Workforce Education
Motlow, Cleveland, TN, United States
DEAN OF COMMUNITY & WORKFORCE EDUCATION
Number of Openings:
1
Institution:
Cleveland State Community College
Department:
Community & Workforce Education
Reports to:
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Campus Location:
Cleveland, Tennessee
Salary Range:
$77,816-$97,270
Position Status:
Exempt / Full-Time
Moving Allowance:
N/A
Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two year post secondary institution located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.
Please note the following:
Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
Part time work experience is calculated at 50 percent of full time experience.
JOB SUMMARY
The Dean of Community & Workforce Education provides executive leadership and administrative oversight for the college’s community based workforce and professional credit operations. Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, this position oversees adult education, workforce education, apprenticeships and internships, the Law Enforcement Training Academy, the Small Business Development Center, and the college’s off site instructional locations, including the McMinn Higher Education Center and the Vonore Center.
The Dean supports the college’s goals through connections between professional credit and academic credit programs, ensuring prior learning assessments PLA are applied effectively, and helping more adult learners transition into academic pathways. The role also focuses on expanding employer and community partnerships and increasing workforce related revenue. This position plays a key role in bringing workforce and academic efforts together under one Academic Affairs structure to improve access, support student progression, and strengthen regional economic impact.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in higher education or a related field within workforce development and or adult education, including any combination of:
At least three years of direct supervision of staff, defined as assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing guidance.
Grant management including writing and submitting grants, funding compliance, budgets, reporting, etc.
Project management including planning and executing projects, coordination, tracking timelines and deliverables.
Employer or industry partnerships including collaborating and negotiating agreements, co development of programs.
Revenue generating programs including program development and expansion, establishing enrollment and revenue targets, recruitment development, identifying market demand.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Leadership and Program Oversight 30percent
Provide direction and administrative oversight for Adult Education, Workforce Education, Apprenticeships and Internships, the Law Enforcement Training Academy, the Small Business Development Center SBDC, the McMinn Higher Education Center MHEC, and the Vonore Center.
Ensure operations scheduling facility use and site management across all areas of responsibility including the main campus and all off site centers.
Supervise evaluate and support directors and managers responsible for program delivery and operations.
Workforce and Academic Pathway Alignment 20percent
Develop and implement strategies that increase transition of adult education and workforce students into academic credit certificates and degree programs.
Lead the development of integrated career pathways aligning short term credentials apprenticeships and workforce programs with academic offerings.
Ensure effective application of prior learning assessment PLA to support student progression.
Financial and Operational Oversight 20percent
Establish and monitor workforce revenue targets.
Oversee budget development fiscal management and financial sustainability of assigned units.
Use labor market data and institutional metrics to guide program expansion delivery models and site utilization.
External Partnerships and Community Engagement 15percent
Expand and manage employer partnerships supporting customized training apprenticeships internships and work based learning.
Represent the college in economic development initiatives workforce boards law enforcement training partnerships and community engagement activities.
Strengthen collaboration with business and industry to align programs with regional workforce needs.
Compliance and Institutional Coordination 15percent
Ensure full compliance and oversight of the Law Enforcement Training Academy including program delivery credentialing and reporting.
Collaborate with fellow academic deans to align workforce training with credit curriculum and degree pathways.
Ensure consistent operations and service delivery across all instructional locations.
Non Essential Functions 5percent
Serve on committees strategic planning teams or task forces assigned by the VPAA.
Engage in events or meetings as needed to support the college mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The Dean of Community & Workforce Education will be required to meet those standards now required or which may be required by the Tennessee State Board of Regents and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
May be required to achieve additional skill knowledge or credential levels.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite for reporting tracking and documentation.
Knowledge of community college operations workforce development systems adult education programming apprenticeship structures and economic development partnerships.
Knowledge of credit and non credit alignment prior learning assessment PLA and career pathway development.
Experience in overseeing multi site operations and community based instructional delivery.
Ability to analyze labor market data and apply findings to program development.
Experience in revenue generation budget management and financial oversight.
Strong supervisory and organizational leadership skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across academic and workforce divisions.
Strong communication and external partnership development skills.
WORK ACTIVITIES & EQUIPMENT
Work activities routinely involve the use of standard office equipment including computers printers copiers scanners telephones and other related devices. Employees are expected to perform tasks such as data entry document preparation email communication and report generation using these tools.
JOB LOCATION
This on site position is based on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland Tennessee. Occasional travel to off site instructional sites within the College’s five county service area as well as to state and national conference may be required. Travel across the service region for meetings and other activities is also expected.
The weekly work schedule will vary based on program and course needs and some evening hours may be necessary.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Cleveland State offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
Insurance Health Dental Vision Life Disability long and short term FSA/HAS
Wellness Incentive Program if enrolled in health
Educational Assistance Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent Discounts Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity Pay
Retirement Options State of TN Pension TCRS 401a 401k with 50 match 403b and 457
Fourteen 14 Paid Holidays Year
Sick and Annual Leave
Sick Leave Bank
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants
If you are interested, apply using the provided link. Applications can be assured full consideration if submitted by April 15, 2026.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 423-478-6203; FAX: 423-478-6257
Email: ClevelandStateHR at ClevelandStatecc.edu
Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu
The following link will direct you to a reporting section of the college’s website: How Do I Report
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Number of Openings:
1
Institution:
Cleveland State Community College
Department:
Community & Workforce Education
Reports to:
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Campus Location:
Cleveland, Tennessee
Salary Range:
$77,816-$97,270
Position Status:
Exempt / Full-Time
Moving Allowance:
N/A
Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two year post secondary institution located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.
Please note the following:
Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
Part time work experience is calculated at 50 percent of full time experience.
JOB SUMMARY
The Dean of Community & Workforce Education provides executive leadership and administrative oversight for the college’s community based workforce and professional credit operations. Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, this position oversees adult education, workforce education, apprenticeships and internships, the Law Enforcement Training Academy, the Small Business Development Center, and the college’s off site instructional locations, including the McMinn Higher Education Center and the Vonore Center.
The Dean supports the college’s goals through connections between professional credit and academic credit programs, ensuring prior learning assessments PLA are applied effectively, and helping more adult learners transition into academic pathways. The role also focuses on expanding employer and community partnerships and increasing workforce related revenue. This position plays a key role in bringing workforce and academic efforts together under one Academic Affairs structure to improve access, support student progression, and strengthen regional economic impact.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in higher education or a related field within workforce development and or adult education, including any combination of:
At least three years of direct supervision of staff, defined as assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing guidance.
Grant management including writing and submitting grants, funding compliance, budgets, reporting, etc.
Project management including planning and executing projects, coordination, tracking timelines and deliverables.
Employer or industry partnerships including collaborating and negotiating agreements, co development of programs.
Revenue generating programs including program development and expansion, establishing enrollment and revenue targets, recruitment development, identifying market demand.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Leadership and Program Oversight 30percent
Provide direction and administrative oversight for Adult Education, Workforce Education, Apprenticeships and Internships, the Law Enforcement Training Academy, the Small Business Development Center SBDC, the McMinn Higher Education Center MHEC, and the Vonore Center.
Ensure operations scheduling facility use and site management across all areas of responsibility including the main campus and all off site centers.
Supervise evaluate and support directors and managers responsible for program delivery and operations.
Workforce and Academic Pathway Alignment 20percent
Develop and implement strategies that increase transition of adult education and workforce students into academic credit certificates and degree programs.
Lead the development of integrated career pathways aligning short term credentials apprenticeships and workforce programs with academic offerings.
Ensure effective application of prior learning assessment PLA to support student progression.
Financial and Operational Oversight 20percent
Establish and monitor workforce revenue targets.
Oversee budget development fiscal management and financial sustainability of assigned units.
Use labor market data and institutional metrics to guide program expansion delivery models and site utilization.
External Partnerships and Community Engagement 15percent
Expand and manage employer partnerships supporting customized training apprenticeships internships and work based learning.
Represent the college in economic development initiatives workforce boards law enforcement training partnerships and community engagement activities.
Strengthen collaboration with business and industry to align programs with regional workforce needs.
Compliance and Institutional Coordination 15percent
Ensure full compliance and oversight of the Law Enforcement Training Academy including program delivery credentialing and reporting.
Collaborate with fellow academic deans to align workforce training with credit curriculum and degree pathways.
Ensure consistent operations and service delivery across all instructional locations.
Non Essential Functions 5percent
Serve on committees strategic planning teams or task forces assigned by the VPAA.
Engage in events or meetings as needed to support the college mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The Dean of Community & Workforce Education will be required to meet those standards now required or which may be required by the Tennessee State Board of Regents and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
May be required to achieve additional skill knowledge or credential levels.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite for reporting tracking and documentation.
Knowledge of community college operations workforce development systems adult education programming apprenticeship structures and economic development partnerships.
Knowledge of credit and non credit alignment prior learning assessment PLA and career pathway development.
Experience in overseeing multi site operations and community based instructional delivery.
Ability to analyze labor market data and apply findings to program development.
Experience in revenue generation budget management and financial oversight.
Strong supervisory and organizational leadership skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across academic and workforce divisions.
Strong communication and external partnership development skills.
WORK ACTIVITIES & EQUIPMENT
Work activities routinely involve the use of standard office equipment including computers printers copiers scanners telephones and other related devices. Employees are expected to perform tasks such as data entry document preparation email communication and report generation using these tools.
JOB LOCATION
This on site position is based on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland Tennessee. Occasional travel to off site instructional sites within the College’s five county service area as well as to state and national conference may be required. Travel across the service region for meetings and other activities is also expected.
The weekly work schedule will vary based on program and course needs and some evening hours may be necessary.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Cleveland State offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
Insurance Health Dental Vision Life Disability long and short term FSA/HAS
Wellness Incentive Program if enrolled in health
Educational Assistance Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent Discounts Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Longevity Pay
Retirement Options State of TN Pension TCRS 401a 401k with 50 match 403b and 457
Fourteen 14 Paid Holidays Year
Sick and Annual Leave
Sick Leave Bank
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants
If you are interested, apply using the provided link. Applications can be assured full consideration if submitted by April 15, 2026.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 423-478-6203; FAX: 423-478-6257
Email: ClevelandStateHR at ClevelandStatecc.edu
Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu
The following link will direct you to a reporting section of the college’s website: How Do I Report
#J-18808-Ljbffr