Salary: $86,000.00 Annually
Location : Camden, AR
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 042-2425
Department: Workforce Education
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: 6/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Location: Administration Building
Description

Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and experienced leader to serve as the Vice Chancellor for Workforce and Career Technical Education. This position will play a crucial role in advancing SAU Tech's mission to provide high-quality technical education and training that meets the needs of the regional workforce, particularly in areas such as aerospace and defense, welding, robotics, cybersecurity, and other high-tech, high-demand fields.
All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to creating and cultivating caring environments through the intentional inclusion of all staff in student success efforts.
The policy of Southern Arkansas University Tech is to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. The College will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Discrimination is prohibited by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1064, as amended, Title IX of the Education amendments of 1972, and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with disabilities Act of 1990, including all subsequent amendments and administrative regulations adopted thereunder by the Department of Education. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in the various programs and activities of the College.
Examples of Duties

Key Responsibilities:
•Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement strategic initiatives that enhance the quality and relevance of SAU Tech's workforce, career technical education programs and continuing education programs.
•Program Development: Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative and industry-responsive technical education programs.
•Partnerships and Collaboration: Build and maintain strong partnerships with industry leaders, local businesses, advisory boards, community organizations, and K-12 education systems to support workforce development and training initiatives.
•Grant Management: Identify and secure grant funding opportunities to support program growth and training and infrastructure development.
•Faculty and Staff Development: Provide leadership, support, and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff within the workforce and career technical education division.
•Student Success: Implement and monitor strategies to enhance student recruitment, retention, and completion rates, ensuring students are well-prepared for high-demand careers.
•Compliance and Accreditation: Ensure all programs meet state and federal regulatory requirements and maintain appropriate accreditation standards.
•Budget Management: Develop and manage the division's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources to achieve strategic goals
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications
•Education: A Master's degree in Workforce Development, Education, Career and Technical Education, or a related field is required.
•Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in workforce development or career technical education, preferably within a higher education setting. Additionally, candidates must have at least three years of management experience.
Skills and Abilities:
•Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
•Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships with industry and community stakeholders.
•Experience with grant writing and management.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent computer skills
•Strong commitment to student success.
Supplemental Information

In addition to application, interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• A cover letter outlining qualifications and experience.
• A current resume or CV.
• Contact information for three professional references.

At Southern Arkansas University Tech, we value the personal health and financial well-being of our employees. Our affordable and flexible benefits packages truly encompass our values by giving our employees peace of mind to allow them to focus on their professional development and other important aspects in their lives. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts(TASC)
• Wellness Program
• Robust and comprehensive Retirement Plan (Basic and Supplemental)
• Tuition Waiver (SAU Tech, SAU Magnolia, SouthArk)
• Life and Long Term Disability
• Service/Recognition awards
• Annual and Sick leave