Dean of Pathways & Workforce Development

Posted: 8/15/25
Deadline: 8/22/25
Salary: 105,809.60- 120,931.20 - commensurate with qualifications/experience

About This Organization

Nicolet Area Technical College

Job Duties

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Pathways and Workforce Development Leadership

• Lead pathways and workforce development teams to develop and deliver quality educational programs that align with the vision, mission, values, Core Abilities, and strategic priorities of Nicolet College.
• Establish and articulate a long-term vision for the division that creates and maintains an innovative environment conducive to excellence in teaching and learning. Develop new programs in alignment with the vision.
• Develop sales goals for contract training.
• Oversee development and delivery of programs including K–12 pathways, pathway academy model, transfer/articulation services, and customized workforce training.
• Advocate for pathway models that enhance access, mobility, and credential completion.
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with area employers, high schools, and community organizations, as well as regional, state, and national agencies and organizations.
• Attend program Advisory Committee meetings.
• Represent the college in regional, state, and national initiatives related to workforce and transfer alignment
• Facilitate faculty and staff meetings and activities to support their growth and development.
• Collaborate with other College employees to recruit and retain students.

Administrative Leadership

• In collaboration with other College leaders, foster an environment where people are passionate about meeting and exceeding student, community, economic, and workforce development needs.
• Develop and manage budgets for areas of responsibility, including operational, capital, and grant budgets.
• Recruit full-time and adjunct faculty to meet program needs. Recruit and supervise other employees as indicated.
• Ensure area compliance with College policies and procedures.
• Participate in College Leadership & Management program and other professional development. Attend WTCS system meetings related to areas of responsibility.
• Support pursuit of external funding, grants, and fee-for-service training partnerships.
• Collaborate with facilities and technology teams to align instructional space planning with program growth.
• Provide input on instructional space optimization, lab upgrades, and resource allocation.

Facilitate Teaching Excellence

• In collaboration with Academic Deans, implement assignments, supervise and evaluate full-time faculty in accordance with FQAS standards, faculty assurances and annual contracts.
• Lead Workforce Development faculty to ensure instructional quality and adherence to applicable professional standards.
• Facilitate program and course curriculum design to WTCS and Nicolet College standards and facilitate curriculum modifications as necessary.
• Empower faculty to actively engage in managing their courses.
• Promote team collaboration with academic and student support systems to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Promote equity and inclusion.
• In collaboration with faculty, resolve student concerns and complaints.
• Monitor and address student performance data. Promote data-informed decision-making for delivery of customized training and continuous quality improvement.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of higher education practices and instructional technology.
• Exemplary interpersonal and communications skills.
• Team leadership skills, with ability to coach and evaluate performance.
• Ability to establish and meet team commitments, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to promote an educational philosophy places the primary emphasis on student learning in the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships across the College and District, working with diverse student, employee, and community populations.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Three to five years’ experience leading a team of professionals in the delivery of a program or service.
• Two years Teaching experience in a K12 or higher educational setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an academic administrator in higher education.
• Full-time technical or community college teaching experience.
• Experience with flexible program design and delivery.
• Experience in the planning and delivery of customized training for workforce development.

Salary

105,809.60- 120,931.20 - commensurate with qualifications/experience

Other Info

Application Procedure:

Attach a cover letter addressing how your background and experience are consistent with the required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and unofficial college transcripts.  Applications received by 4 p.m. on Friday August 22nd, 2025, will receive full consideration.

Apply online at https://www.nicoletcollege.edu/about/employment

Required Application Materials

Attach a cover letter addressing how your background and experience are consistent with the required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and unofficial college transcripts.