Job Description

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW:
About Northern Essex Community College:
THE COLLEGE: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast.
The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.
We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.
We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.
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POSITION: Full-Time Dean of Apprenticeships & Work-based Learning (Dean): Academic Affairs; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position.
This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the availability of funding. Continuation of the position is dependent on ongoing grant support and may be subject to termination if funding is reduced or discontinued.
SUMMARY: The Dean of Apprenticeships & Work-based Learning serves as a key leader within Academic Affairs, reporting directly to the Chief Academic Officer/Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Dean provides leadership in developing, implementing, and expanding apprenticeship programs and work-based learning initiatives that align with industry workforce needs, regulatory requirements, and the mission of the college. This role is responsible for strategic planning, partnership development, compliance oversight, and program evaluation to ensure high-quality workforce training opportunities for students and employers. The Dean works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to enhance apprenticeship pathways that support student success and economic growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Development & Implementation

• Ensure alignment with state and federal apprenticeship regulations, including registration, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Identify and develop new apprenticeship pathways in response to labor market demands and institutional goals.
• Manage the development of apprenticeships by collaborating with faculty, deans, and industry partners, including labor unions.

Employer & Community Engagement

• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with employers, unions, workforce boards, and trade associations to expand apprenticeship opportunities.
• Serve, in collaboration with other college representatives, in workforce development initiatives, advisory boards, and apprenticeship councils.
• Engaging with the VP of Advancement & Workforce and Academic Innovation, recruit and support employers in establishing and sustaining apprenticeship partnerships, through established infrastructure and protocols.
• Act as a liaison between apprentices, employers, and training providers to facilitate clear communication and program success.
• Support organization and structure for academic program advisory committees

Program Awareness & Outreach

• Work collaboratively with Marketing to develop and implement program promotional materials and campaigns, including website content, flyers, emails, and social media, to increase program visibility.
• Collaborate with employers to recruit apprentices, ensuring alignment with program requirements and employer workforce needs.
• Conduct outreach to prospective students, employers, and community organizations to raise awareness about apprenticeship opportunities.

Program Evaluation & Compliance

• Monitor apprenticeship program effectiveness through key performance indicators, retention and completion rates, and employer feedback.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant state and federal apprenticeship policies and accreditation requirements.
• Work with Institutional Effectiveness to manage data collection and reporting efforts to support grant applications, institutional planning, and regulatory compliance.

Financial & Grant Management

• Manage area budget and applicable grant budgets.
• Identify opportunities for external funding, including state and federal grants, to support program sustainability and growth.
• Collaborate with Institutional Advancement to seek funding for apprenticeship programs.

College-wide Strategy and Implementation

• Serve as a member of the college-wide team focused on increasing and expanding work-based learning in credit and non-credit programs.
• Support college-wide systems-building for work-based learning initiatives.
• Collaborate with Career Services, the Center for Adult Education, Corporate and Community Education, and other offices to ensure all students have information needed to access work-based learning opportunities.

Supervision of Program Staff

• Hire and supervise program staff.

Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW:
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or higher in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education
• At least 5-7 years of administrative experience leading work in Career Services, Workforce Development, or other work-based learning area
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience with apprenticeship models and regulations
• Experience collaborating with faculty, employers, and funders
• Demonstrated strong communication skills across multiple constituencies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.
Additional Information:
SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually with complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits.
ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP
Application Instructions:
TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role
• Resume/CV

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.
**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)
DEADLINE: Open until filled
Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at:

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