Dean of Employee Learning and Development (ELAD) / eLearning

Dean Of Employee Learning and Development (ELAD) / Elearning

Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college. The Dean of Employee Learning and Development (ELAD) / eLearning leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive, coordinated programs, curriculum, systems, and organizational development opportunities that promote excellence and innovation for all Pierce College employees. This role advances Pierce College's equity-centered mission by supporting professional development and eLearning opportunities that prioritize antiracism and inclusive practices. The Dean develops and oversees programming in support of strategies that foster and strategize the quality, diversity, and relevance of professional development and eLearning. This position collaborates with administrators, faculty, staff, and other partners to improve equitable student learning and eLearning experiences with a focus on Black & Brown excellence, encourages external support for innovative and effective strategies, and fosters a culture in which professional development and eLearning are valued and supported in alignment with Pierce College's institutional mission and strategic plans. The position reports to the Vice President of Equity, Engagement, and Belonging (EEB) and requires regular and consistent attendance.

Pierce College is a high-performing, mission-driven, data-informed, student-focused district committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. For 55 years, Pierce College has developed a national reputation for academic excellence and support services to ensure student success. The district is proud of the many awards and recognitions it has received. Pierce College is an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction and was the 2017 recipient of their prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award, given for measurable improvements in student outcomes. Named as a Top 5 Finalist and a Rising Star for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was recognized for exceptional achievements in student learning, certificate and degree completion while in community college and after transferring to a four-year institution, employment and earnings rates after graduation, and access for and success of minority.