Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives. About this role Responsible for providing leadership, strategic planning, development, and administrative oversight of the center. Serves as the dean of academic affairs for the center. Forges partnerships with the student services administration to ensure coordination between student services and instructional programs in support of student success. Acts as a liaison to the surrounding community, business groups, and schools as a recognized leader to promote programs and provide further educational momentum to the center and a diverse student body. What a day of an Executive Dean, Center looks like: Provides leadership in fulfilling the mission of the center and collaborates with college administration to ensure the effective attainment of college and center goals, objectives, and development initiatives. Develops long-range and short-term goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations. Guides, leads, reviews, verifies, observes, and manages the work of direct and indirect reports. Monitors and evaluates the performance of employees. Maintains a climate in support of multicultural diversity that promotes academic achievement, student success, and professional and personal development for administration, faculty, staff, and students. Plans and implements special events on a wide range of topics and fundraising opportunities, utilizing private and public assets. Analyzes class and program needs of the College. Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses. Assists faculty in the development of course and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities. Acts as a college liaison for programs and services with outside agencies or community leaders. Communicates program information internally and externally. Responds to complex inquiries from all levels of employees or external sources regarding a variety of questions, such as clarification of center policy and procedures. Directs and oversees comprehensive budget for the center. Monitors and holds self and staff accountable for financial practices that promote sound fiscal management. Attends professional association meetings and community events as required. Travels to meetings, between College locations, and for other purposes. Participates in and manages all phases of a project. Plans and oversees the preparations and dissemination of project communications. Produces related project reports, as needed. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. We’d love to hear from you if you have the following: Education and Experience: Master’s degree Eight years of related experience Supervisory experience and education administration experience Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local education laws and guidelines Management principles, practices, and procedures Microsoft Office Professional or similar application Skilled in: Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management Strategic thinking including effective planning, setting goals, monitoring progress, tracking results, and making appropriate adjustments to plans based on circumstances and context Mentoring team members to develop goal-setting plans, share knowledge and experiences Motivating employees to apply the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goals Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner Research and data analysis to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of action Ability to: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service Think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational culture Gain the confidence and respect of diverse stakeholders in order to work effectively and build relationships of trust Collect, organize, analyze, and present information in a meaningful manner Make lively and effective presentations Accurately manage a budget Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Valid Florida driver’s license Some periods throughout the year will require extended work hours including nights, weekends, and college closures Regular physical attendance required Preferred, but not a must: Education and Experience: Doctorate degree Experience in higher education administration Work Environment and Physical Demand: Reach and grasp objects Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl Use of video display terminal Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills Communicate information orally and in writing Receive and understand information through oral and written communication Proofread and check documents for accuracy Operate a motor vehicle Work a fluctuating work schedule This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. The minimum base pay for this position starts at $87,971.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience. This position is open until filled with an initial review date of March 24, 2026. Wait, there is more! Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging. Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution. Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off. Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more. Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans. READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation! Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College: Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation. An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications. The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel. Application Deadline This position is open until filled About the College Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off. An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at (561) 868-3114 or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure. Accommodations Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at (561) 868-3114 for assistance.