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Chandler-Gilbert Comm College
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Hiring Salary Range
$106,539.00 - $138,500.50/annually, DOE
Grade
125
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?
Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?
Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!
About Us
What's Currently Happening at Maricopa
• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers
Benefits
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
Benefits & Perks Options:
• 20 paid observed holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS ) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (e xclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
• Annual professional development growth funding
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible work schedules
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
• Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wondr ™ online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more
• Pre-Retirement Events
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
• 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (C elebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)
Job Summary
Location: Williams Campus
The role of the Dean of Workforce Innovation involves overseeing and developing programs that align with workforce needs and industry demands. This includes collaborating with CGCC campus locations, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to create initiatives that enhance the skills and employability of students or workforce participants. The Dean of Workforce Innovation may focus on fostering partnerships, designing relevant curriculum, implementing training programs, and staying informed about evolving industry trends to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the current job market with the goal of bridging the gap between education and industry requirements, along with contributing to economic development and the success of the learner, college and the community.
Essential Functions
50% - Plan, direct, oversee and evaluate workforce education programs in a variety of formats to provide rapid response to local and regional workforce non-credit, microcredentials, short-term rapid development programs and needs in areas such as Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Aviation and Aerospace, Cybersecurity and Information Technology while working in partnership with deans and division chairs to support short-term workforce needs. Develops, supports, forges, nurtures, and maintains industry and educational partnerships in support of employment, internships and apprenticeships.
40% - Work collaboratively with deans of instruction and other administrators on prospects for workforce development grant opportunities and prepare grant applications at the direction of the vice president of academic affairs. Collaborating with, but limited to, CGCC campus locations, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to create initiatives that enhance the skills and employability of students or workforce participants. The Dean of Workforce Innovation may focus on fostering partnerships, designing relevant curriculum, implementing training programs, and staying informed about evolving industry trends to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the current job market. Manages internship/co-op programs in career and technical areas in collaboration with college career services staff.  Works with faculty to align curriculum with industry credentials.
10% - Serves on boards and committees, other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for Student Affairs and other non-academic pathway :  Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or field related to area of assignment and four (4) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in field of assignment that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience. Examples of student affairs academic support management/leadership experience includes:  program management, project management, budget development and management related to programs or projects, staff supervision, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance. No degree equivalency.
OR
Minimum Qualifications for Academic pathway :  Master's Degree in a teaching field related to area(s) of assignment and four (4) years of experience in an academic leadership and/or supervisory role in higher education and three (3) years of teaching that includes curriculum/coursework development.   Examples of academic leadership/supervisory experience includes:  division/department chair, project management, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance, committee leadership, program director, and shared governance.  No degree equivalency.
Desired Qualifications
• A relevant advanced degree, such as a master's or doctoral degree in business, technology, workforce development, business administration, or a related educational field
• Experience in workforce development, innovation, or a related field which encompasses the ability to develop and execute strategic plans for workforce innovation, aligning educational programs with the needs of the workforce
• Leadership experience in education administration, program development, or industry partnerships
• Evidence of understanding of current trends and demands in the workforce, including knowledge of emerging industries and skills needed in the job market
• Evidence of ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with businesses, community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders
• Evidence of expertise in designing and implementing relevant and innovative curriculum and training programs that meet industry needs
• Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, faculty, staff, industry leaders, and community members
Special Working Conditions
• Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: https://www.maricopa.edu/ about/careers/application- information#mvd
• Will be required to travel throughout the southeast Valley region and Phoenix area
• May be required to work at multiple sites or locations
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Posting Close Date
Apply on or before April 30, 2024 to be considered.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.  Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
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