Dean, Career Technical Education

Dean, Career Technical Education at North Orange County Community College District

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Application Deadline

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/30/2026

Contact

Human Resources

714-808-4810

Number of Openings

Not Specified

Salary

Pay Range

180,710 - 228,059 Annually

Length of Work Year

See Position Description

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Dean, Career Technical Education

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015288P

Location: Cypress College

Department: CC CTE & Grants

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Academic Leadership and Program Management

Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instructional programs, and student support services.

Oversees course and program review, accreditation processes, and instructional quality initiatives.

Manages class scheduling, faculty assignments, and instructional resources to meet enrollment and program goals.

Ensures the integration of innovative instructional practices, technology, and online learning.

Student Success and Compliance

Addresses student issues, including but not limited to petitions, grade appeals, conduct matters, and Title IX-related concerns.

Promotes initiatives that reduce equity gaps and support disproportionately impacted student populations.

Ensures compliance with district, state, and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and reporting requirements.

Fiscal and Resource Management

Develops, monitors, and manages the division budget to ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with institutional priorities.

Oversees procurement, inventory, and maintenance of instructional equipment, supplies, and resources.

Secures external funding opportunities through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships, when appropriate.

Oversees state and federal programs that contribute to programs within the division.

Personnel Leadership and Development

Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates administrators, faculty, adjunct instructors, classified staff, hourly employees, special project administrators, professional experts, and volunteers.

Leads the tenure review process and adjunct faculty evaluation.

Develops and promotes professional development and staff training opportunities.

Strategic Planning, Data Management, and Reporting

Develops and implements short-and long-term goals that align with district and college strategic plans.

Collects and analyzes data for program review, equity assessments, enrollment management, and resource allocation.

Prepares and distributes reports and presentations to executive leadership, the Board of Trustees, and campus stakeholders.

Ensures consistency of division goals with college and district-wide strategic initiatives.

Outreach, Collaboration, and Communication

Serves as liaison with k-12 districts, universities, community organizations, and industry partners to promote educational pathways and enrollment.

Collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators across the college and district to improve program effectiveness.

Represents the division in committees, shared governance bodies, and at community and professional events.

Fosters cooperative and collaborative relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and stakeholders to improve services and resolve conflicts.

Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, and external partners to coordinate program efforts and resolve issues.

Technology and Process Improvement

Identifies, assesses, and implements emerging technologies to improve instructional and administrative efficiencies.

Ensures division processes support timely, organized, and effective service delivery.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Supports recruitment and retention of diverse employees and students.

Participates in district/college efforts to increase the diversity of qualified faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; actively assists in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attends and participates in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and events.

General

Performs other duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Primary Purpose:

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Under the general direction of an administrator, the Dean provides strategic and operational leadership for a major instructional division of the college. The Dean oversees, plans, and evaluates academic programs, faculty, staff, and resources, ensuring alignment with District-wide goals and initiatives. The Dean advances student success, equity, and innovation through effective curriculum development, enrollment management, and collaboration across departments, colleges, and internal and external partners.

Working Relationships:

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The incumbent engages and maintains contact with various district administrators, managers, faculty, staff, students, vendors, government agencies and organizations, higher education partners, the California State Chancellor s Office, and the public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of district, college, division, department, and/or program organizations, operations, policies, procedures, rules, laws, regulations, goals, and objectives related to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the California Education Code, Title 5, and other applicable laws and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, accreditation, instructional methods, and student success strategies.
• Knowledge of educational pedagogy and student success strategies.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of research project policies, procedures, and best practices, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of budget preparation, maintenance and reporting.
• Knowledge and understanding of student services operations, including student advising, retention strategies, and support services.
• Knowledge of career pathway strategies, career education, work-based learning, articulation, transfer, and credit for prior learning.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to student services, such as FERPA.
• Knowledge of student information systems, management information systems, databases, and data management practices.
• Knowledge and awareness of equity and inclusion principles, particularly in the context of student support services.
• General knowledge of community college structures, processes, and student demographics.

Skills:

• Leadership, planning, accreditation, student success strategies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Curriculum design, instructional methods, and student success strategies.
• Program administration.
• Accreditation reporting and compliance.
• Student learning outcomes related to the area of assignment.
• Strategic planning and leadership skills.
• Project management.
• Advanced level critical thinking, listening, problem-solving, decision making, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting, particularly in relation to program outcomes and student participation.
• Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.

Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to build consensus while performing assigned duties.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with a diverse student population, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex policies, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to manage complex budgets, facilities, and instructional resources effectively.
• Ability to conduct research projects, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned management, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software, systems, and processes as required.
• Ability to provide empathetic and effective support to students, addressing their needs and concerns with professionalism.
• Ability to attend and participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings and events.
• Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
• Ability to demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.

Special Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related discipline; AND
• Four (4) years of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment; or work experience directly related to the position;
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications of the position; AND
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience and leadership with workforce development grants (ex: Strong Workforce and/or Perkins) and related budgetary management.
• Administrative or leadership experience in academic programs or services.
• Management experience in postsecondary education or continuing education.
• Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive and welcoming work or educational environment through equity-minded approaches in professional interactions with colleagues and students.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and/or community leaders in programs and initiatives that are specifically designed to assist historically underrepresented students achieve their educational goals.

Working Conditions:

Salary Range: $180,710 - $228,059 Annually

Open Date: 10/28/2026

Close Date: 11/19/2026

Special Instructions Summary:

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY

Work Schedule: District employees can apply for the Flexible/Hybrid Work Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment may need to submit official transcripts, as applicable, prior to the first duty day, and will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "N/A" (not applicable). Do not use terms such as "see resume" or "see attached".

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists.

Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit https://nocccd.diligent.community/home/public/document/34c4ec36-7b09-4291-bd54-db0ceac804c3 to view the administrative procedures - AP 7120-10.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website https://www.nocccd.edu/plans-policies-procedures/minimum-qualifications-instructors-academic-administrators for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the "Additional Transcripts" link when completing your application.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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