Academic Dean

Position Overview

For over 75 years, Lincoln Tech has been revolutionizing career and technical education. Join us as we seek an Academic Dean to expand and refine our training courses, while providing guidance and inspiration to our faculty and students as well as directing the recruitment, development, and management of a top-notch team dedicated to crafting innovative curricula and programs. Ideal candidates have experience in secondary or post-secondary career and technical education, including leadership roles such as High School Principals or Assistant Principals, academic leaders from trade schools, technical colleges, or career training institutions, and directors of Career and Technical Education programs. Note: This role requires experience leading adolescent or adult learners in career-focused educational settings; elementary and early childhood education experience does not align with this position's requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Encourage commitment to the vision and core values of Lincoln Tech.
• Emphasize strategies that maximize available resources to consistently strive for quality results and achieve standards of excellence.
• Make effective decisions and support the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.
• Assist in budget preparation by forecasting trends and potential requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum development and implementation for career and technical programs.
• Encourage and support faculty development, training, onboarding, and evaluations.
• Focus on faculty recruitment to ensure qualified instructors for all programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of management experience in secondary or post-secondary education.
• Experience in educational leadership at career/technical schools, high schools (grades 9-12), or post-secondary institutions.
• Demonstrated experience working with adolescent or adult learners.
• Background as High School Principals/Vice Principals with athletic coaching experience is strongly encouraged.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to build successful relationships and partner with senior and executive management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience with career and technical education (CTE) programs.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Growth Opportunities