Associate Dean

Associate Dean

Job ID : 321970

Location : Estrella Mountain Comm College

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Salary Range

$96,568.00 - $125,538.00 / annually, DOE

Grade

123

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Schedule is based on the operational needs of the department and EMCC.

To best serve the students, department, and college, this position is fully in-person.

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.

With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.

We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD :

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package :

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off : Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans : 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs :

Job Summary

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring an Associate Dean for Workforce and Experiential Learning. This position provides dedicated leadership to expand and coordinate programs that connect students with real-world career experiences. This position will work with external partners to help oversee initiatives such as apprenticeships, internships, undergraduate research, project-based learning, and the MakerSpace, ensuring alignment with academic programs and industry needs. This position also collaborates with faculty, staff, administrators, and employers to strengthen partnerships, support innovative curriculum, and create high-impact opportunities that promote student engagement, retention, and career readiness.

Essential Functions

35% - Provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of workforce and experiential learning programs, including apprenticeships, non-credit to credit pathways, internships, project-based learning, and undergraduate research. Ensure alignment with labor market needs, student career goals, and institutional priorities.

25% - Serve as primary liaison to external partners, industry, and community stakeholders by cultivating and maintaining partnerships, coordinating partner engagement in curriculum and student opportunities, and representing the college in regional and district-wide workforce initiatives.

15% - Supervise, support, evaluate, and hire staff involved in the Workforce and Experiential Learning office, MakerSpace, and STEM Center of Excellence by providing leadership, direction, and alignment with strategic goals to ensure quality support for applied learning and innovation initiatives.

15% - Collaborate with faculty, staff, and instructional leadership to integrate workforce and experiential learning into academic programs by supporting curriculum development, aligning instructional content with employer needs, and promoting cross-functional partnerships across academic areas. This includes facilitating professional development opportunities that help faculty embed applied learning, industry-relevant practices, and real-world problem-solving into their courses.

10% - Develop and manage budgets, grants, and reporting for workforce and experiential learning, including identifying funding opportunities, monitoring budgets, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting in compliance with institutional and grant requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for Student Affairs or non-academic pathway :

Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or field related to area of assignment and four (4) years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible management and / or leadership experience in field of assignment that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Examples of student affairs academic support management / leadership experience include : program management, project management, budget development and management related to programs or projects, staff supervision, policy development, administration, evaluation, and compliance. No degree equivalency.

OR

Minimum Qualifications for Academic pathway :

Master's Degree in a teaching field related to area(s) of assignment and four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience in an academic leadership and / or supervisory role in higher education, and three (3) years of teaching that includes curriculum / coursework development. Examples of academic leadership / supervisory experience include : division / department chair, project management, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance, committee leadership, program director, and shared governance. No degree equivalency.

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered

Desired Qualifications

Special Working Conditions

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving : http : / / business.maricopa.edu / risk-management / motor-vehicle-usage / motor-vehicle-driving-requirements

May be required to work at multiple sites or locations

Travel to campus during interview / selection process will be at candidate's own expense

May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs. With or without a reasonable accommodation

May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor

MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

Posting Close Date

Apply on or before November 2, 2025, to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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