Rend Lake College is seeking a collaborative and innovative Associate Dean of Applied Science & Technology to support the leadership, administration, and growth of career and technical education programs. This position assists with academic operations, workforce development initiatives, budgeting, program review, faculty support, grant management, and industry partnerships. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who is passionate about student success, workforce readiness, and building strong relationships with business, industry, and community stakeholders to advance high-quality educational opportunities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist the Dean in the administration, coordination, and daily operations of the Applied Science and Technology division.
- Assist with preparation, monitoring, and analysis of divisional budgets, including program expenditures, equipment needs, supplies, grant-funded activities, and resource allocation.
- Develop course schedules, instructor assignments, facility usage, lab scheduling, and modality planning for division programs as assigned.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and professional development of fulltime faculty, part-time faculty, support staff, and student workers as assigned.
- Assist with the hiring process for full-time and part-time faculty, including screening applications, participating in interviews, checking qualifications, and supporting onboarding processes.
- Serve as a point of contact for faculty, staff, and students regarding divisional questions, concerns, and operational needs.
- Assist with program review activities, including data collection, report preparation, action planning, documentation, and follow-up.
- Support implementation of the division’s strategic plan and assist in monitoring progress toward divisional and institutional goals.
- Coordinate, support, and monitor assigned grants, special projects, and workforce initiatives within the division.
- Assist with coordinating advisory committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, minutes, membership records, industry feedback, and follow-up action items.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with area businesses, industry partners, educational institutions, community organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support the development and coordination of training, testing, customized workforce programs, and industry-recognized credentialing activities.
- Assist with recruitment and retention activities for Applied Science and Technology programs, including outreach events, student engagement activities, campus visits, and employer/community events.
- Represent the division at meetings, events, or institutional activities as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality of student, employee, budget, personnel, and institutional information.
//50-week, non-tenure track position