Director of John Deere

Director of John Deere & Transportation Programs

Walla Walla Community College


Salary: $95,000.00 - $98,000.00 Annually

Job Type:

Job Number: 2023-001274

Location: Walla Walla, WA

Department: WORKFORCE TRANSFER & TRADES

Closing: Continuous

Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.

Description
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a Director of John Deere and Transportation Programs position at the Walla Walla campus.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. We have identified three core themes that describe the fundamental aspects of the College's mission by translating it into practice: Student Success, Strong Communities, and Resource Stewardship. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

General Description:

The Director of John Deere and Transportation Programs, in collaboration with the Dean, provides management and support for assigned workforce instructional programs. The Director works collaboratively with faculty and staff to achieve enrollment, retention, completion and employment goals and objectives that further the mission of the College. The Director is responsible for recommending assigned program budgets, providing budget oversight and recommending faculty course assignments. The Director reports to the Dean of Workforce Transfer and Trades.


Essential Functions:

John Deere:

Provides leadership to the John Deere Technology program

Promote effective working relationships with John Deere Corporate team

Identification of equipment training needs from John Deere Corporation

Support Instructors in JD Tech and be a backup instructor

Work with instructors and advisory committee to enhance curriculum

Provide college of tomorrow reporting for John Deere Tech College of tomorrow

Recruit and promote WWCC John Deere Tech through college and career fairs

Attend agriculture and farm shows and expos to promote WWCC programs

Give tours of WWCC and JD Tech when potential students, family or dealers come to visit

Help future students with onboarding into JD Tech WWCC.

Work with dealerships in developing partnerships with potential students

Communicate with students on co-op dealership internships

Inform sponsor dealers about student performance and future coursework

Troubleshoot student enrollment and financial aid issues

Monitor student performance in all courses, including related instruction courses

Advise students and guide them through the enrollment process

Develop quarterly course schedules in partnership with other chairs and/or directors

Follow up with students and dealership on meeting co-op expectations

Work to resolve any issues that may be developing at the dealership with the partnered student

Manage resources on loan from John Deere

Designated Workforce Programs:

Provide direction and support to faculty members as assigned (guide and mentor)

Monitor, review and report program enrollment, retention, completion and employment

Coordinate and aid with new program development and existing program modifications

Recommend workforce programs/courses for distance learning delivery development

Coordinate and supervise program assessment and accreditation processes

Coordinate and supervise workforce advisory committees for assigned programs

Develop budget recommendations and provide budget oversight as assigned

Recommend faculty course assignments and quarterly faculty course loads

Identify and recommend required classroom / lab facilities

Review and recommend faculty teaching loads; assuring that conformance with institutional policy and contractual agreements are met

Monitor and coordinate evaluation of faculty, management, and classified personnel in the division as assigned

Monitor and coordinate workforce faculty instructor certification program

Identify and recommend potential instructor hires

Identify grant proposals and assist with writing and/or management of proposals

Recommend resolution and/or resolve student issue

Provide administrative support on projects undertaken by the Dean of Workforce Transfer and Trades

Competencies

Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with the college community, administration and advisory committee.

Ability to cultivate culturally relevant relationships with dealers and John Deere corporate representatives

Effective leadership and management skills.

Experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring and/or engaging in services for students from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.

Ability to work outdoors and indoors in varying conditions and comply with safety regulations and policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in the agriculture industry (3+ years)

Demonstrate the completion of industry professional developments opportunities

Teaching or training experience in industry

A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

Considerable (generally three (3) to five (5) years) years of experience working in the John Deere dealership network.

Associate of applied science (AAS) in JD Tech or in a related field.

Teaching/training experience in a college environment

Bilingual in Spanish

Knowledge of and experience with John Deere agricultural equipment

Demonstrated ability to work with persons from varied cultural, ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds

Participation in professional development activities and interdisciplinary projects

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college.

Conditions/Terms of Employment
This is a full-time administrative exempt position. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. The college is a tobacco free institution.

This position may require physically demanding labor to perform essential functions on machinery and equipment. Travel is required for industry collaboration, dealership visits, recruitment and professional development activities. Position may travel 3-5 times per quarter for multiple days.

Compensation:

Annual salary range: $95,000-98,000. The college has an excellent benefit program including paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). All administrative exempt staff set aside 1% of their gross salary in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) (VEBA). All exempt employees are required to participate in this program. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.

Required Application Materials
This position will remain open until filled. To be included in the initial screening, applications should be received byMay 29, 2023. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

Online NEOGOV application.

Cover letter that addresses the following:

• Please explain how your employment history has prepared you for this position; be sure to speak to the qualifications and competencies listed on the position description; your commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion; and, your commitment to the Community College mission of serving all students.

Resume

Names and contact information for three professional references

Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.

WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627.

Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. To qualify for veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB 22. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation in the application/ employment process, please call (509) 527-4323 - TDD (509) 527-4412.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wwcc/jobs/4028060/director-of-john-deere-transportation-programs




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