Associate Dean of Advanced Manufacturing & Applied Sciences

Associate Dean of Applied Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing

The Associate Dean of Applied Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing leads the planning, development, and management of the College's professional technical programs in the Applied Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing Area of Study, which includes programs in advanced manufacturing, engineering, computer science, information technology, and welding & fabrication. This role ensures the programs are delivered with a focus on equity-minded student success and aligns with college-wide goals and strategic planning efforts.

Salary: $100,000 to $105,000 annually

Workload: 100% full-time

Schedule: Weekdays, day shift, with occasional evenings/weekends

Union: Non-Represented

Department: Applied Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing

Reports To: Executive Dean of Professional & Technical Education and Applied Sciences

Position Number: 00021115

This position may be eligible for hybrid work, per Everett Community College's Telework Policy

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership

• Oversee the assigned applied science and advanced manufacturing academic programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards, student success goals, and equity-focused initiatives.
• Manage disputes, complaints, and concerns between instructors and students, including, but not limited to, allegations of cheating, plagiarism, grade disputes, and other ethical or academic issues, ensuring fair resolution in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance effectiveness and efficiency of instructional programming through data-informed decision-making, focusing on closing equity gaps and improving student outcomes.
• Support faculty led learning outcomes assessment processes, including program review, annual core learning outcomes assessment and documentation of student learning outcomes
• Build and maintain partnerships with regional employers, and ensure regular consultation with advisory boards and Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) as required by law, to align program development with industry needs.
• Ensure program compliance with accreditation bodies, industry standards, and state regulations.

Faculty Supervision and Development

• Manage faculty workloads, including assigning quarterly instructional assignments consistent with the applicable collective bargaining agreement(s).
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and professional development of faculty to enhance the quality of instruction and student engagement.
• Conduct evaluations of faculty performance, including teaching, advising, and administrative duties, following collective bargaining agreements.
• Support faculty through professional development opportunities and mentoring programs, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices.
• Serve as an administrative representative on faculty committees, such as Appointment Review Committees, and assist associate faculty with professional growth.

Budget & Operations Management

• Develop, monitor, and manage the budgets for applied sciences and advanced manufacturing academic programs, ensuring fiscal sustainability and alignment with the college's strategic plan.
• Oversee the allocation of resources, including faculty stipends, reassigned time, and program-related expenses, ensuring accountability and transparency in budgeting.
• Collaborate with other College departments to build student-centered course schedule

Personnel & Operations Management

• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff, including administrative, professional, and support staff.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, termination, and professional development.
• Develop and implement annual operational plans for assigned units and programs.
• Ensure staff adherence to college policies and regulatory requirements.

General Duties

• Support the department, division, and campus by promoting a collaborative work environment and participating in cross-departmental initiatives.
• Serves on and leads College committees as designated by the Executive Dean, Vice President or President; acts as the College's liaison to external agencies and organizations (e.g. State Board for Community and Technical Colleges).
• Leads, participates in, or coordinates projects, committees or task forces as assigned by the Executive Dean, Vice President, or President.
• Discharges other administrative assignments, as directed by the Executive Dean, Vice President, or President.

Common Leadership Duties

• Support the mission, vision, and values of Everett Community College through courageous and ethical leadership, both college-wide and as a thought leader within the College's leadership team.
• Ensure that strategies supporting student access, success, and completion are appropriately prioritized, supported, and aligned with the College's mission, vision, and values.
• Work as member of the College's leadership team in support of shared goals across the institution, regardless of administrative unit, making generous assumptions and conducting open-minded analyses of situations that can assist all parties in learning from failures and creating successes.
• Commit to a "Yes, And" culture by demonstrating the value of a cohesive, intentional, and positive environment that brings out the best in everyone (e.g., being present and listening, making each other look good, embracing change and failure, and choosing positivity).
• Personify leadership that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, and that is transparent, positive, visible, and ethical in its service to students, the College, and the community.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate employees in accordance with College policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements, engaging in courageous conversations and appropriately using candor and principles of trust, honesty, humility, and compassion, while providing support and resources geared toward success, regardless of employee type.

General Duties

• Support the goals and operations of the department, division, and College.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and campus needs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience (or equivalent combination of):

• Master's degree in an applied sciences or advanced manufacturing field, such as Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Welding, Fabrication, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• At least three (3) years of experience involving teaching, curriculum development, and academic leadership.
• Experience supervising faculty and staff, particularly in a unionized environment.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and applying equity-minded practices in teaching and leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of Applied Sciences program curricula.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level, preferably within the community college sector.
• Knowledge of program development, curriculum design, outcomes assessment, and evaluation within higher education settings.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and staff members effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage with industry partners.
• Ability to interpret and apply accreditation standards, state regulations, and industry best practices to ensure program compliance.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports diversity, equity, and student success.

Preferred

• Experience in developing applied baccalaureate programs.
• Experience managing grant-funded initiatives.
• Familiarity with online program development and delivery, including hybrid and fully online courses.
• Experience with recruiting for and coordinating advisory boards.

Leadership Competencies

• Participatory Management: Provides opportunity for assigned staff to participate in management decision-making when and where appropriate. Consistently seeks out appropriate information and input that ensure stakeholders perspective is considered.
• Approachability: Willing to take immediate time to actively listen to others. Considered "accessible" or can be depended upon to be available when needed. Responsive.
• Change Management: Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace.
• Leadership: Leads by example, serves as appropriate role model to colleagues. Demonstrates confidence within area of expertise - promotes a cooperative work environment. Ability to appropriately apply leadership techniques to motivate, develop and guide employees.
• Visionary Leadership: Creates a clear, compelling vision. Communicates vision and gains commitment. Acts in accordance with vision. Displays passion and optimism. Mobilizes others