Dean Manufacturing & Trades

Position Title

Dean of Manufacturing & Trades (M&T)

$105,756 - $118,975 annually. Classification:
Administrative/Exempt.

Reports to:

Vice President of Instruction.

Olympic College seeks its next Dean of Manufacturing and Trades. The successful candidate will bring a record of inclusive, equity-centered academic leadership; experience in program development, curriculum design, and assessment; and a demonstrated commitment to faculty mentorship. The position requires a regular on-campus presence across college locations.

The Dean of Manufacturing and Trades (M&T) is a key academic leader responsible for advancing division strategy and overseeing instructional programs and services within the M&T division. The Dean supports student achievement and faculty excellence while ensuring high-quality instruction, sound resource stewardship, and alignment with college priorities.

The Dean implements instructional policies and procedures, manages division budgets, and fosters effective communication and collaboration across the college and with external partners.

The Dean supervises division office staff and all full-time and adjunct faculty across multiple academic programs on two campuses, as well as the college’s apprenticeship program at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF).

• Provide strategic leadership for the M&T division aligned with college priorities.
• Effectively execute and manage OC’s federal contract for apprenticeship, helper, and evening programs with PSNS & IMF.
• Lead, coordinate, and support college wide initiatives, including strategic planning, Guided Pathways, Strategic Enrollment Management, shared governance, and accreditation.
• Supervise and support division faculty and staff, ensuring clarity, accountability, and follow-through.
• Oversee curriculum development, program offerings, and partnerships with industry and community organizations.
• Use student outcomes data, advisory committee input, and labor market analysis to inform program planning, scheduling, curriculum development, and resource allocation.
• Mentor faculty in evidence-based instructional practices, including active learning, inclusive pedagogy, effective assessment design, and retention strategies.
• Co-chair tenure committees and manage tenure and post-tenure processes in compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Develop and manage division budgets and advocate for resources that support student and employee success.
• Recruit, hire, and retain diverse and highly qualified personnel, including oversight of adjunct faculty pools.
• Ensure instructional facilities and learning environments meet program and safety requirements.
• Serve as liaison between the division and other college units.
• Encourage and support faculty's pursuit of grants and external funding.

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in a community college as a faculty member or administrator.
• Two years of administrative experience in higher education (e.g., Dean, Associate Dean, Director, Department Chair). Administrative leadership experience within a faculty role may be considered.
• Two years of full-time teaching experience in higher education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and contractor access to a secure federal facility (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility) as a condition of employment.

• Teaching experience in a Manufacturing and Trades discipline.
• Leadership experience in accreditation, program review, and assessment.
• Experience in formally supervising faculty.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget development and management.
• Experience managing external partnerships.
• Experience working in secure, access-controlled facilities.

• Embody the mission, vision, and values of Olympic College.
• Model equity-centered leadership and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Advance community college pathway strategies and student success initiatives.
• Support faculty and staff in advancing outcomes for historically underserved student populations.
• Build trust-based relationships…