Director of Career and Technical Education

Prince William Sound College (PWSC) is recruiting for a Director of Career and Technical Education.

The Director of Career and Technical Education will oversee the development, implementation, and expansion of credit and non-credit programs, vocational career tracks and services to meet the needs of local workforce development, and continuing education students. The Director of Career and Technical Education provides strategic, entrepreneurial vision and leadership within the PWSC Academic Division.

PWSC is a one-of-a-kind institution of higher education located in Valdez, Alaska. The main campus and its extension sites in Cordova and Copper Basin are set amidst some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery and rich cultural history. PWSC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities through the University of Alaska Anchorage. Besides a general studies degree, PWSC offers associate degrees and occupational certificates not readily available elsewhere, such as Millwright, and Outdoor Leadership.

The mission of Prince William Sound College is to use its unique resources and magnificent landscape to enrich the lives of our students and our communities.

We are seeking a proven entrepreneurial leader with a strong vision and a demonstrated record of successful project management. The ideal candidate has experience teaching vocational courses within Career and Technical Education program areas and brings strong critical thinking, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills. This individual is highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and excels at building collaborative relationships with employers, schools, workforce professionals, community partners, students, and cross‑sector leaders in business, labor, government, and education.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in staff supervision, as well as grant writing and management.

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and five years progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position is located on the Prince William Sound College campus in Valdez. This is a full‑time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage.

New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University’s discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position’s job duties.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Casey Frahm, HR Coordinator, at cefrahm.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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