Associate Dean Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Engineering Technologies (AMET) Division

Associate Dean

This position provides leadership and assists in managing division operations and instructional programming of the Division throughout the Fox Valley Technical College District in alignment with the vision, mission, values, and purposes of the organization. The associate dean directly supervises several instructional departments, programs, and related staff within the division and serves in a back-up capacity for the division dean.

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Promote robust partnerships with industry and other key stakeholders.
• Work directly with industry and institutional leaders to ensure the currency and relevancy of the College's courses, associate degree, technical diploma, and workforce training programs.
• Cultivate new partnerships that provide innovative educational solutions to individuals and organizations throughout the College's service district and beyond. Support efforts to promote service careers and serve as a representative of the College in industry and the community in such efforts.
• Support the investigation, development, and implementation of new program offerings in response to community needs.
• Coordinate instructional programming and curriculum.
• Manage focused areas of instructional programming and related staff as assigned.
• Provide overall coordination and support for division continuing education programming.
• Provide overall coordination and support for assigned contract services delivery.
• Provide overall coordination and ensure the development, modification, and documentation of division curriculum within state and district policy.
• Provide leadership to the development of new programming in the division.
• Actively lead and support student academic assessment strategies, ensuring that student learning is assessed and documented.
• Serve as the division liaison to all regional centers and campuses to ensure the development of, and consistency in, the delivery of instruction, involving department chairs as appropriate.
• Provide leadership in developing flexible program and course delivery options for the division.
• Foster and coordinate the use of alternative delivery in divisional programming.
• Coordinate division transitions programming and projects for high school students (e.g., Dual Credit, and HS Academies) in cooperation with related departments, and involving faculty as appropriate.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee shared degree programs with other technical college districts and articulated programs with four-year colleges, as appropriate.
• Assist in division-level planning, budget development, and budget management.
• Assist in developing, managing, and monitoring division budgets as assigned.
• Assist in conducting annual operational planning (prioritization, implementation and evaluation) in areas such as facilities, computer technology, equipment, etc.
• Develop projects, grants, and corporate partnerships to aid in program updates, modifications, and new program development.
• Assist with overall division management.
• Assist in the continuous monitoring and improvement of division productivity utilizing key indicators such as FTE production, numbers served, cost effectiveness, contract services revenue and cost recovery, faculty schedules and workloads, class sizes, program inquiries and applications, graduate and placement data (monitor by overall division and by program).
• Hire, supervise, direct, and evaluate division faculty and staff as assigned.
• Ensure that continuous improvement efforts are implemented in the division through well-managed and well-documented projects.
• Provide leadership to functional and cross-functional teams as assigned within the division.
• Serve as a member of the Division Leadership Team to facilitate communications and coordinate division operations.

Serve as a division liaison to Student Services regarding program admissions, enrollment, and graduation, involving department chairs and faculty as appropriate. Implement and support academic advising of program students. Address student issues as appropriate. Provide direction for the development and maintenance of active advisory committees for assigned programs, addressing district policy requirements. Develop and maintain community linkages appropriate to the role of associate dean. Participate on institutional committees, projects, task forces, etc. as appropriate. Promote involvement of students and staff in co-curricular student organizations.

Education and / or Experience Requirements :

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements :

Work must be completed in person. Work environment may change based upon college needs.

Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FVTC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Pay Rate : $109,100 - 128,300 per year. Pay is based on a multitude of factors, including experience, qualifications, education, relevant certifications, internal equity, and market data. Note : Internal applicants' wage will be based upon the applicable compensation guidelines.

At Fox Valley Technical College, we recognize employees as key contributors to our mission and are committed to fostering a culture of fairness, transparency, and excellence. Our total rewards philosophy ensures equitable compensation and benefits, supporting a highly engaged workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System and 403(b) / 457 plan options. Employees enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, bereavement leave, and recess periods. We offer life and disability insurance, with options for additional coverage. Work-life balance is supported through flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions) and wellbeing programs. Professional development opportunities include training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement. Additional perks at the Appleton Main Campus include an onsite health and wellbeing clinic, dental clinic, fitness center, Parent / Child Center (onsite child care), library, caf, printing services, Trilogy Salon & Spa, and more.

Fox Valley Technical College is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action institution, providing equal opportunity to all persons, including members of underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, females, veterans and individuals of all abilities. For questions regarding the College's nondiscrimination policy, contact : Rayon Brown (Affirmative Action), TitleIX@fvtc.edu (sex-based discrimination or harassment), or Dan Squires (Disability related discrimination).