Director Workforce Development Jobs in Newark, DE

The Dean of Business, Technology, Community, and Workforce Education oversees the administration and supports the academic instruction in Business, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Transportation, Logistics, Workforce/Skilled Trades, Lifelong Learning and associated labs. The dean oversees student appeals; planning, resource allocation, faculty and staff hiring and evaluation, curriculum development, scheduling, and course and program assessments.

The Dean provides visionary leadership, strategic oversight, and direction to advance the college’s strategic goals. The Dean represents the Business, Technology, Workforce and Community Education areas on the Vice-President’s staff.

Due to required interaction with students, employees, and the college community, this position requires in-person presence. Telework is eligible based on Telework policy.

• Ensure all Business, Technology, Community, and Workforce Education Programs comply with State, Federal, and other regulations and CAO directives.
• Recommend academic/instructional policies and procedures for credit and non‑credit programs, including curriculum, course scheduling, faculty and adjunct assignments, evaluations, promotions, and contract renewals.
• Maintain records/files of course syllabi and program curricula submitted and approved by the Academic Affairs Committee.
• Build collaborative relationships with diverse faculty members, addressing their needs to support student success initiatives and foster positive educational outcomes.
• Ensure program assessments are completed within prescribed timeframes.
• Develop and oversee operational budgets, collecting, consolidating, and prioritizing department inputs and monitoring monthly expenditures.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and coaching to staff and faculty, ensuring coverage and supporting professional development.
• Supervise the recruitment and hiring of staff and faculty and conduct performance evaluation reviews.
• Conduct and review faculty evaluations across all division areas.
• Participate in public relations activities for the College.
• Oversee the development and submission of mandatory reporting and accreditation reports, including those to the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation, and National Security Agency.
• Serve on advisory boards for department disciplines such as Cybersecurity, Transportation, and Workforce/Skilled Trades.
• Serve on college committees as directed.
• Facilitate the grant application process, providing or coordinating discipline expertise as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A master’s degree is required; a doctorate preferred.
• Teaching experience at the post‑secondary level is required; a minimum of two years is preferred.
• Minimum two years of academic leadership experience; five years preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to interact well with colleagues and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong collegial working relationships with diverse populations, government agencies, and external organizations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced, multitasking environment with frequent interruptions.
• Aptitude in technology use, such as Microsoft Office, e‑mail, Canvas, PowerPoint, and various social‑media platforms.

• Office hours may vary depending on assignments.
• Ability to work a varied schedule during critical periods, including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• Travel between Cecil College’s main campus, its Elkton location, and additional instructional sites is required; routine coverage at Elkton is expected.

The job is primarily sedentary with occasional lifting of up to ten pounds and requires regular walking and standing.

Private office that must be open and accessible to staff, faculty, and visitors. Responsibilities involve frequent interruptions and distractions.

Cecil College offers comprehensive benefits for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous annual, sick, and personal leave; 19 paid holidays; tuition assistance and waiver; retirement account options (403B or Maryland State Retirement System); voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short‑term disability; employer provided basic life and accidental death insurance; employee paid voluntary life insurance; access to the Fitness Center; and the library.

This is an exempt position (not overtime eligible), Grade 121 (pay scale: $81,295–$130,072). Based on the budget, the salary range for this position is $117,000–$121,000. Initial salary placement is based on internal equity and relevant candidate experience.