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Interim Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs: CTE and Workforce Development

Lane Community College

vision insurance, sick time, long term disability

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Jul 29, 2026

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:	Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement	Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586. Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources; Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5586. Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	260077
Job Title:	Interim Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs: CTE and Workforce Development
Applicant Notification:	Position Information The Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs for Career Technical Education and Workforce Development provides strategic leadership for career technical education, workforce development, and economic development initiatives at Lane Community College. The position leads the development and implementation of innovative career education and workforce training programs in collaboration with internal and external partners, fostering strong business, industry, community, and K-12 partnerships to meet regional workforce needs. The AVP also provides leadership for key academic functions within Academic Affairs, serves as a member of the President's Cabinet, and represents the Vice President of Academic Affairs on internal and external committees, meetings, and other official assignments as delegated. Search Information Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Please complete the online application in its entirety. See our FAQs for more details. Provide all documents as requested. A resume may not take the place of any section of the application. Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	Management
Position Type:	Management
Anticipated Start Date:	Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:	Annual
Salary/Wage Range:	Starting Salary Range $133,732 - $156,448 Annual (Management Salary Grade 29)
Salary/Compensation Statement:	The position's full salary range is $133,732 to $197,956. New employees cannot be placed higher than $156,448 (step 5 on the salary grade) due to internal equity. The application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Our Management Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability as well as paid sick leave and vacation time. Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education. You may also view our Management Working Agreement online.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:	Full-time; Variable work hours based upon department needs; weekends, evenings, and travel may be required. Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The position is a 1.0 FTE position for up to one (1) year. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.
FLSA:	Exempt
Position Status:	Temporary
Full/Part:	Full-Time
Annual Schedule:	260 Day (12 Month)
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13631

Posting Text

Posting Date:	07/28/2026
Closing Date:	08/16/2026
Applicant Pool:	No
Open Until Filled:	No

Required Qualifications

Required Education:	Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
Required Experience:	Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative, management, and leadership experience in higher education. Progressive experience in developing and implementing effective workforce training and development programs, and/or educational programs.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Conditions of Employment:	Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education	Doctoral degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
Preferred Experience	Experience teaching at a higher education institution. Experience working in collaboration with bargaining units and constituent groups.
Language Statement	We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:	Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:	We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address in the optional Supplemental Question how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:	The Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs for CTE and Workforce Development, working in partnership with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, works to achieve the vision and mission for academic affairs in the college while providing leadership and management for the divisions and departments they oversee. Housed within the Career Technical Education and Workforce Development division with Academic Affairs are the following divisions and programs: Advanced Technology, Apprenticeship, Aviation Academy, Business and Computer Science, Career Pathways, Arts, Health Professions, High School Connections, Cooperative Education, and non-credit career technical and workforce programs, including oversight of the Carl Perkins grant.
Essential Functions:	Provide strategic leadership for Career Technical Education (CTE) and workforce development initiatives aligned with the college's mission, strategic priorities, and regional workforce needs. Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of credit and non-credit workforce and CTE programs in collaboration with deans, directors, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners. Foster partnerships with business, industry, labor, government, K-12, higher education, economic development organizations, and workforce agencies to identify training needs, expand career pathways, and strengthen regional economic development. Serve as the college's liaison to local, state, and federal workforce and economic development organizations and represent the college in regional initiatives. Lead strategic planning, resource development, grant and contract activities, budgeting (including Perkins funding), and program implementation to support workforce and CTE initiatives. Oversee marketing, outreach, enrollment growth, and community engagement efforts for workforce and CTE programs. Develop and support college-wide advisory structures, including CTE advisory boards, to strengthen employer engagement and program quality. Supervise administrators, faculty, and staff, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that supports teaching, learning, and student success. Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and lead assessment and evaluation of programs, services, and student outcomes to support continuous improvement. Promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and shared governance in all aspects of leadership and decision-making. Ensure the implementation of the College's Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunities concerning policies, goals, and timetables in assigned areas. Ensure staff development on diversity, inclusive climate, and respectful learning and working environment issues. Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status. Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public. Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and the Center for Accessible Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities. Strategically grow learning opportunities while minimizing financial, geographical, environmental, social, linguistic, and cultural barriers to learning. Provide leadership and promote faculty awareness and development of multicultural and equity-focused curricula. Provide leadership in the implementation of division and college-wide diversity initiatives. Support implementation of yearly affirmative action-plan commitments and the continual training of responsible college leaders.
Supervision Statement:	Reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	This position works mostly indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge of and skill in : Workforce development, economic development, career technical education, and current labor market trends at the regional, state, and national levels. Community college administration, including program development, strategic planning, budgeting, grants, accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement. Applicable laws, regulations, Board policies, labor agreements, and employment practices. Supervisory principles, personnel management, and evaluation of faculty, staff, and administrators. Strategic planning, innovation, organizational development, and leading high-performing, collaborative teams. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Commitment to equity, inclusion, cultural competency, student success, lifelong learning, and shared governance. Technology, productivity software, and communication tools. Ability to: Build and sustain collaborative partnerships across education, business, industry, labor, government, and community organizations. Develop and implement workforce training solutions that meet current and emerging community and employer needs. Interpret policies, analyze complex issues, develop effective solutions, and manage multiple priorities. Work effectively in a unionized environment, including experience with collective bargaining processes.
Applicant Instructions:	Applicant Instructions Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. See our FAQs for more details. Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application. Required Documents To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Resume - Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Transcripts - See instructions below. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College. deneaultj@lanecc.edu; Fax: 541-463-3970 Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted. Questions? For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586 For position questions, contact Jill Deneault at deneaultj@lanecc.edu or 541-463-3196. How to monitor your application Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Positions close at 9:00 pm PST.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts Required In order to be considered for the position unofficial transcripts must be provided. International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here. Attach under "Optional Documents", fax, e-mail, deliver or mail to: Lane Community College Human Resources Posting 260077, Attn: Jill Deneault 4000 E. 30th Ave. Building 3, 1st floor Eugene, OR 97405 Fax: (541) 463-3970 E-mail: deneaultj@lanecc.edu
Union Association:	Managers Working Agreement