Big Bend Community College Hiring for Dean of Workforce Education at Moses Lake, WA Full Time

Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities
in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a Dean of Workforce Education.

The Dean of Workforce Education
provides strategic planning, leadership, and management for workforce education programs. The Dean is a key member of the instructional
leadership team. The Dean represents the college externally, working with state, local, and federal agencies, as well as with area
industries and with K-12 partners.

The Dean of Workforce Education reports to the Vice President of Learning & Student Success.
The Dean works closely with members of the Instructional Council, President’s Cabinet, faculty, and staff to ensure the successful
completion of the college’s goals and objectives.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty
spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending
postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered
by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities’ first choice to
dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a
Leader
Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact
with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles
Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Advocate for Equity,
Inclusion, & Diversity
Embrace our Workplace Norms
Innovate Proactively
Model
Integrity
Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big
Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose
complete application has been received by March 3, 2024. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position
to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties

PRIMARY WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and supervision for workforce education programs,
  courses, faculty and staff.
• Provide leadership and strategic planning for student success, retention, and degree completion in
  workforce education programs.
• Lead faculty in developing quarterly and annual class schedules based on student and community needs
  and historic enrollment trends.
• Manage faculty teaching loads based on class schedules, student enrollment, and the BBCC Faculty
  Negotiated Agreement.
• Serve on probationary tenure committees and support their work including performing observations, arranging
  for evaluation surveys and visits, and ensuring report are compiled and submitted.
• Manage student enrollment by monitoring
  quarterly class enrollments and adding or canceling classes based on enrollment and student need.
• Provide leadership for
  integration of technology and inclusive pedagogy in workforce education programs and courses.
• Supervise workforce education program
  approval, advisory committees, vocational certification process and faculty professional development plans.
• Lead in the evaluation
  and updating of existing courses and programs and the development of new ones in response to changing workforce development needs of
  students, businesses, industries, labor and the college.
• Administer assigned workforce development grants to include, but not
  limited to, preparation of applications, budget preparation and maintenance, directing work flow, and conducting project
  evaluations. 
• Manage multiple budgets, including state allocations, state and federal grant funds, and self-support and fee
  accounts.
• Provide oversight and direction for contract and industry training provided by the Center for Business and Industry
  Services (CBIS).
• Develop and maintain partnerships with labor organizations, business and industry, K-12 and other organizations to
  meet workforce needs through educational programs.
• Take an active role in outreach and marketing, and accreditation
  activities.
• Represent the college at state and regional meetings pertaining to workforce development and education.

OTHER WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and
  professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Follow safe work practices and policies,
  including, but not limited to security and safety, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), fire, disaster, and safe lifting. 
• Ensures
  compliance with college policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Collaborates with all areas of the college as
  needed to implement plans and objectives.
• Conducts self in a professional manner conducive to the college’s guiding
  principles.

 COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong desire to build relationships with students and
  colleagues.
• Works as a member of a team to increase student success and degree completion. 
• Ability to work with
  minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to take initiative.
• Comfortable with using technology
  to reach students and increase efficiency. 
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to engage in
  one-on-one and in public forum.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, especially in cases requiring quick action and
  resolution.
• Approach leadership and decision making from an equity and inclusion viewpoint.

Minimum &
Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in a
  professional/technical field, education, business management, or other related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
  combination of education and experience as determined by the college.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience, preferably in a
  professional/technical field or at a community college.
• Administrative experience including supervision.
• Prior budget
  management experience. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with state and federal
  grants and contracts.
• Experience with institutional effectiveness and outcomes assessment.
• Experience with integration of
  technology in instruction and/or distance learning.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the development and implementation of new
  programs.
• Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency

Application Instructions

This
position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by March 3,
2024. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt
response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a
complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter, addressing why you
   are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to
   address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting. 
5. Unofficial transcripts
   documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE:
You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this
information or responses of “See Resume” may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to
remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to
statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations,
etc. 

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a
direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College’s discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

If you
have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please contact NEOGOV Customer
Service at 1-855-524-5627.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare
whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being
investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s
current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will
not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the
position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College
to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United
States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and
applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of
1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of
Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake,
WA 98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at [email protected].

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal
regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy
prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or
over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page (Download PDF
reader) of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at
509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students,
employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other
information is available on the Campus
Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact
Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: 

Big Bend Community College provides
equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide
dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her
child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.