Assistant Cte Department Chair Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $50,000.00 Annually
Location : Ontario, Oregon
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00059
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Career and Technical Education
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
This position represents TVCC for the purposes of providing outreach regarding Career & Technical Education for non-traditional and secondary students. The purpose of this position is to 1) increase alignment and articulation of programs of study with secondary partners in TVCC's service territory; and 2) increase opportunities for secondary students' participation in CTE programming, especially for underserved and remote locations.
Essential Functions
Commitment to a professional approach that promotes equitable outcomes for students and campus-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultures (including traditional, non-traditional and international students) and socio-economic backgrounds.
Participate in CTE Industry Advisory Committee meetings.
Track budget expenditures and work through the Dean of CTE to request changes in accordance with Career Pathways guidelines.
Develop, implement, and maintain a tracking system for Career Pathways outcomes and deliverables, based on the OR state definitions.
Prepare and submit grant reports on Career Pathways activities and outcomes.
Align Career Pathways activities with other programs that serve historically underrepresented student populations. Examples of such programs include STEP, STARS, and others that seek to increase opportunities for first-generation college students, economically disadvantaged, and underserved students of color.
Prepare information regarding the student outcomes of Career Pathways participants, to integrate into the institution's strategic planning processes (e.g., annual goals, Enrollment Management Plan, Retention Plan, Academic Plan, etc.).
Collaborate closely with Adult Basic Education, CTE departments, and program steering committee members to develop Career Pathways opportunities for students, including pathways transition options for Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language students.
Collaborate with the college's technology department to market Career Pathways through TVCC's website or other platforms.
Collaborate with Public Information Officer to develop marketing materials (e.g., videos, brochures, case studies, etc.) for Career Pathways or targeted populations.
Collaborate with Student Services to advise students on Career Pathways opportunities, including Summer New Student Advising and Registration Sessions.
Integrate industry certificates into TVCC's certificates and degrees.
Assist CTE department chairs in developing Career Pathways options in all departments.
Represent the college at Career Pathways regional and state meetings, via webinar, virtual meetings, and/or in-person meetings, as approved.
Demonstrates commitment to promoting equitable outcomes for students and campus-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Collaborate with personnel from Eastern Oregon Regional Consortium / Malheur ESD to coordinate efforts that support career exploration by connecting aptitude, career, and educational programming data.
Presents the above connections to secondary and non-traditional students.
Provides accurate career and educational advising information for CTE students, in middle and high school.
Provides targeted CTE recruiting from designated high schools, fairs and other locations as assigned.
Delivers value-added workshops to secondary partners, such as 21st Century (aka Employability) Skills.
Connects CTE prospects to additional services at TVCC, by referring students to appropriate staff regarding career, personal, and transitional issues and other appropriate student services as deemed appropriate (Veterans Affairs, Financial Aid, Adult Basic Education, Disability Services, etc.).
Maintains records, student data, and other documents related to advising cohorts, recruiting, retention and appropriate reports. Provide basic information to the public regarding College vocational/technical training programs, Workforce Training and Education Programs.
Assess progress on all CTE Outreach metrics as outlined and directed by the Director of Institutional Effectiveness.
Actively seeks and participates in partnership efforts with high schools and other organizations to enhance participation by underserved communities.
Works with the Dean of CTE, Director of Advising and Dual Credit, Academic Advisors, Faculty, and secondary partners to coordinate and implement CTE dual credit efforts.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors, high school administrators, counselors, and college faculty to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of CTE dual credit articulation agreements and pathways.
Facilitate CTE dual credit student application, admissions, registration, and billing processes in collaboration with high school partners, Enrollment Services, and Business Office staff.
Provide guidance to students, parents, counselors, and instructors regarding registration procedures, tuition and fee information, deadlines, and program policies.
Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of training, orientation, and professional development sessions for dual credit instructors. Provide ongoing guidance and resources related to dual credit policies, procedures, state accreditation standards, curriculum alignment, assessment practices, and program compliance.
Provide support for TVCC CTE Outreach events including CTE Open House, FFA and Skills Contests.
Qualifications
MANDATORY: Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, or related CTE field, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties. Must have strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to interact effectively with students of various ages, abilities and ethnic backgrounds.
PREFERRED: Previous community college experience and knowledge of Career and Technical programs in academia. Previous Student Services experience and work within diverse communities. Bilingual in English-Spanish.
Supplemental Information
Most work takes place in usual office working conditions, where the noise level is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Significant daily contact in person and by phone with students, staff, and other schools. May work evening/weekend hours. Frequent travel is required.
Treasure Valley Community College
Full-time Employee Benefits
Come work for us! Working for TVCC comes with many exciting benefits. With 11 annual paid holidays, Friday's off in the summer, Christmas break for all employees, generous vacation and sick leave along with a great selection of medical, dental and vision plans to choose from (for eligible employees and their dependents), retirement benefit (for eligible employees) and much more, choosing to work for TVCC will be a great step in your career. We invite you to apply and experience the benefits of a thriving community college that values each employees' contributions to its success!
A little about us...TVCC welcomes you to Ontario - where Oregon begins! TVCC was founded in 1962 and is located on a 90-acre campus near the center of Ontario, Oregon. TVCC currently employs around 150 full-time faculty and staff. TVCC's campuses and centers extend to several locations throughout Oregon and Idaho: Caldwell (Idaho), Burns (Oregon), Snake River Correctional Institution, Warner Creek Correctional Facility, Eastern Oregon Correctional Institute, Powder River Correctional Facility, and Two Rivers Correctional Institution. Ontario is an agriculturally based city of over 11,000 people, with a service area population of over 60,000. Ontario is situated in the Treasure Valley and located about 60 miles west of Boise, Idaho. The Treasure Valley offers many outdoor opportunities for the entire family, including fishing, boating, hunting, camping, skiing and sightseeing.
Professional Staff:
Vacation - 20 days (160 hours), per fiscal year (prorated at date of hire and date of termination). Employees are paid for accrued, but unused vacation hours when they leave employment.
Personal Leave - 16 hours, per fiscal year (prorated at date of hire).
Sick - 8 hours per month (unlimited accrual). Employees are not paid out for sick hours when they leave employment.
Additional benefits offered at no charge to FT employees
$10,000 - Life Insurance coverage
$10,000 - Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Long Term Disability Plan
Classified Staff:
Vacation - Years 1-4 10 days (80 hrs) per year
Years 5-9 15 days (120 hrs) per year
Years 10+ 20 days (160 hrs) per year
Employees are paid for accrued, but unused vacation hours when they leave employment.
Sick - 8 hours per month (unlimited accrual). Employees are not paid out for sick hours when they leave employment.
Additional benefits offered at no charge to FT employees
$10,000 - Life Insurance coverage
$10,000 - Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Long Term Disability Plan
TVEA Faculty (10-month):
Sick Leave: 10 days (80 hours) per academic year with an additional 2 days (16 hours) if they teach during the summer term
Personal Leave: 4 working days each academic year
Additional time off is built into the academic calendar (Spring Break, Summer Break, Winter Break, etc.)
$100,000 - Life Insurance / AD&D coverage
AFSCME Faculty (12-month):
Sick Leave: 12 days (96 hours) per academic year
Personal Leave: 7 working days each academic year
Additional time off is built into the academic calendar (Spring Break, Summer Break, Winter Break, etc.)
$100,000 - Life Insurance / AD&D coverage
PERS (Public Employees Retirement System)
Full-time employees become eligible for PERS/OPSRP after completing the 6-month waiting period. This mandatory membership in PERS/OPSRP requires a 6% (pre-tax) contribution of your gross salary. You can find more information at If you are a current member of PERS, your eligibility will be immediate.