Dean

Location: Orleans Technical College

Position Overview

The Vice President & Dean of Orleans Technical College provides executive leadership for Orleans Technical College (OTC), a flagship workforce and career training institution of JEVS Human Services. This role is responsible for the strategic direction, operational performance, academic quality, enrollment growth, student outcomes, workforce partnerships, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance of the college. The Vice President & Dean works closely with the Senior Vice President of Career and Technical Education and the Chief Program Officer to ensure OTC advances JEVS’ mission of expanding economic opportunity by preparing individuals for careers in the skilled trades and other high‑demand industries.

• →Provide strategic and operational leadership for Orleans Technical College, ensuring strong academic quality and operational excellence.
• →Oversee all day‑to‑day operations of the college including academics, admissions, career services, financial services, facilities coordination, and quality assurance.
• →Lead enrollment growth strategies including marketing, recruitment, admissions, and student financial services.
• →Oversee academic programs, curriculum development, and instructional quality to ensure alignment with labor market demand and industry standards.
• →Ensure strong student outcomes including retention, completion, credential attainment, and employment placement.
• →Develop and manage the college’s annual operating budget and long‑term financial plans while monitoring financial performance.
• →Ensure compliance with accrediting bodies, state licensing agencies, federal student aid regulations, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• →Build and sustain partnerships with employers, unions, workforce boards, community organizations, and government partners.
• →Lead the development and launch of new training programs aligned with regional labor market needs.
• →Recruit, supervise, and develop a high‑performing leadership team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and student success.
• →Work collaboratively with the Senior Vice President of Career and Technical Education and the Chief Program Officer to align the college with broader organizational strategy.
• →Support fundraising and external relations including engagement with foundations, corporate partners, and public sector funders.
• →Represent Orleans Technical College and JEVS in workforce partnerships, industry forums, and community initiatives.
• →Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across academic programs, hiring practices, and student success strategies.

Institutional Leadership Expectations

• →Establish a clear institutional vision and strategic plan for Orleans Technical College.
• →Use performance data and workforce trends to guide program development and continuous improvement.
• →Strengthen OTC’s reputation among employers, workforce agencies, and community partners.
• →Ensure alignment between OTC programs and regional economic and workforce development priorities.

Key Performance Indicators

• →Enrollment growth and student pipeline development.
• →Program completion and credential attainment rates.
• →Graduate job placement rates and wage outcomes.
• →Employer partnership development and industry engagement.
• →Financial performance including tuition revenue and grant funding.
• →Student satisfaction and program quality indicators.