DEAN OF INSTRUCTION
Apply NowCompany: Bates Technical College
Location: Tacoma, WA 98444
Description:
Salary: $98,000.00 - $102,000.00 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-010
Department: Instruction
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
SUMMARY
Job Summary
The Dean of Instruction works closely with, and advocates for faculty and staff to ensure that instructional services are of high quality, effective for student learning outcomes and responsive to the college and community. This position oversees the college's apprenticeship training programs and partnerships and instructional programs at South Campus.
Current career training programs of oversight include Apprenticeships; Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology; Electrical Construction; Facilities Maintenance Engineer; Fire Services and Emergency Medical Technician; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician; Public Safety Administration; Sheet Metal Technology; Welding.
The Dean of Instruction has first line responsibilities to all employees within their instructional areas, manages the unit budgets, oversees the development of the annual schedule and the assignment of faculty, and provides leadership and facilitation for the development of new programs and the ongoing evaluation of existing programs and curriculum. This includes all regional and programmatic accreditations and licensure. All instructional deans at Bates are involved in grant writing and contract development and administration, which are key components of this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES
Essential Functions
Non-Essential/Other Functions
Supervisory Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates' non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student and employee matters, the Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7180, Downtown Campus A326.
Available Benefits to Eligible Employees
As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.
Medical/Dental Plans
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.
Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:
Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:
Retirement Plans
Faculty and Exempt Positions
Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click to compare the two plans.
Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
Classified Positions
Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:
Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.
Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.
Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of
$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.
Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.
Other Optional Benefits
Leaves and Holidays
Vacation
Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.
Sick Leave
Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.
Holidays
Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth
Personal Leave/Family Leave
In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status
Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes
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Do you hold at least a Bachelor's Degree and have at least one year of leadership or supervisorial experience
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Do you have excellent communication skills? Please provide a brief explanation.
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Do you have dean or director level administration experience at a community or technical college?
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What experience do you have managing budgets? Please briefly explain. If you do not have this experience, please type No Experience.
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Do you have experience with audit liability and/or grant management?
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Do you have experience with program and institution-wide accreditation processes?
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By saying yes below, you are agreeing that you understand that all fields on the application must contain your actual work history and education in order for your application to be fairly screened. You further understand, if those areas are not completed, or you type "see resume," for example, your experience and/or education may not counted toward the minimum qualifications for this position and you may be screened out of the process. Do you understand this requirement?
Required Question
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-010
Department: Instruction
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
SUMMARY
Job Summary
The Dean of Instruction works closely with, and advocates for faculty and staff to ensure that instructional services are of high quality, effective for student learning outcomes and responsive to the college and community. This position oversees the college's apprenticeship training programs and partnerships and instructional programs at South Campus.
Current career training programs of oversight include Apprenticeships; Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology; Electrical Construction; Facilities Maintenance Engineer; Fire Services and Emergency Medical Technician; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician; Public Safety Administration; Sheet Metal Technology; Welding.
The Dean of Instruction has first line responsibilities to all employees within their instructional areas, manages the unit budgets, oversees the development of the annual schedule and the assignment of faculty, and provides leadership and facilitation for the development of new programs and the ongoing evaluation of existing programs and curriculum. This includes all regional and programmatic accreditations and licensure. All instructional deans at Bates are involved in grant writing and contract development and administration, which are key components of this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES
Essential Functions
- Provide leadership and oversight for apprenticeship and instructional programs, as assigned.
- Serve as lead in developing and administering affiliated apprenticeship contracts. Work with Administrative Assistants and the college's finance office to ensure timely invoices and processing of registrations.
- Effectively manage and monitor the unit program budgets and equipment inventory.
- Maintain and build effective internal and external relationships with staff, faculty, industry, and community partners.
- Research and develop new instructional programs.
- Resolve or assist in the resolution of conflict, problems, and complaints in a manner that supports students and faculty.
- Initiate corrective action/discipline in accordance with established procedures.
- Be knowledgeable of college policies, processes, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Oversee the development of the programs of study and master course outlines and the quarterly and annual schedules.
- Provide leadership and facilitation support for the ongoing evaluation of instructional programs.
- Oversee curriculum and course development; work with faculty to update and revise course and program outcomes.
- Oversee and implement grant writing, contract development and administration for the unit.
- Hire, onboard, mentor, and develop faculty and staff; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned faculty and staff.
- Lead and coordinate college strategic planning at the operational level.
- Represent the unit in institutional activities and initiatives, works with colleagues from other units, educational organizations, businesses, and community organizations.
- Support college student achievement practices to ensure student access, enrollment retention, completion, and progression.
- Participate actively and collaboratively in student recruitment.
- Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and/or ensures students are prepared for and can obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
- Actively contribute to and participates in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
- Fosters strong interpersonal relationships with faculty and staff which support and honor the strengths, areas of expertise, identities, and potentials of everyone.
- Actively listens to faculty and staff needs and concerns and works collaboratively to practice consensus-based decision-making.
- Other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential/Other Functions
- Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
- Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for the college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils and task forces, program advisory committees, statewide councils, etc.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position oversees Faculty, Administrative Assistants, and Professional Technical employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree; and
- One year of leadership or supervisorial experience; and
- Excellent communication skills.
Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Dean or director level administration experience at a community or technical college.
- Experience managing budgets.
- Experience with audit liability and grant management.
- Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
- Teaching experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in building, facilitating, and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships and collaborative teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work with community partners.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with program and institution-wide accreditation processes.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates' non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student and employee matters, the Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7180, Downtown Campus A326.
Available Benefits to Eligible Employees
As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.
Medical/Dental Plans
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.
Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:
- Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
- DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
- Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan
Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:
- Davis Vision by MetLife
- EyeMed
- MetLife Vision
Retirement Plans
Faculty and Exempt Positions
Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click to compare the two plans.
Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
- Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
- Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
- Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
- Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary
PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:
- Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
- Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary
Classified Positions
Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:
- Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
- Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary
- Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
- Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary
Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.
Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.
Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of
$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.
Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.
Other Optional Benefits
Leaves and Holidays
Vacation
Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.
Sick Leave
Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.
Holidays
Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth
Personal Leave/Family Leave
In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status
Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes
01
Do you hold at least a Bachelor's Degree and have at least one year of leadership or supervisorial experience
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have excellent communication skills? Please provide a brief explanation.
03
Do you have dean or director level administration experience at a community or technical college?
- Yes
- No
04
What experience do you have managing budgets? Please briefly explain. If you do not have this experience, please type No Experience.
05
Do you have experience with audit liability and/or grant management?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have experience with program and institution-wide accreditation processes?
- Yes
- No
07
By saying yes below, you are agreeing that you understand that all fields on the application must contain your actual work history and education in order for your application to be fairly screened. You further understand, if those areas are not completed, or you type "see resume," for example, your experience and/or education may not counted toward the minimum qualifications for this position and you may be screened out of the process. Do you understand this requirement?
- yes
Required Question