Dean of Electrical
Northwest Arkansas (Relocation Required)
Direct Hire | Executive Leadership Opportunity
Approx. $250,000 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits
Kodiak Labor Solutions is partnering on a confidential executive search for a Dean of Electrical to lead the launch and long-term development of a nationally scalable electrical workforce training program supporting major mission-critical infrastructure growth across the United States.
This is a founding leadership opportunity for someone who understands the intersection of electrical operations, workforce development, technical training, and leadership. The organization behind this initiative is heavily veteran-focused and committed to modernizing skilled trades education through immersive training environments, advanced technology, and industry-aligned curriculum development.
This is not a traditional classroom administration role. This is a build-something-that-matters role. Blueprint-on-the-table. Hard-hat-meets-boardroom energy.
Position Summary
The Dean of Electrical will oversee the design, launch, operation, and strategic growth of an advanced electrical training academy focused on preparing the next generation of electrical professionals for industrial, mission-critical, and data center environments.
This individual will lead curriculum strategy, instructor development, operational leadership, industry partnerships, and workforce alignment while helping establish the program as a national model for modern skilled trades education.
The ideal candidate brings deep electrical industry expertise combined with leadership experience in apprenticeship programs, technical education, military training environments, or workforce development organizations.
Military leadership experience or veteran affiliation is strongly preferred due to the organization’s mission and student population focus.
Key Responsibilities
Program Development & Strategic Leadership
- Lead the creation and launch of a comprehensive electrical workforce training program from the ground up
- Establish program structure, performance metrics, instructional standards, and long-term scalability strategy
- Design training models capable of expanding across multiple campuses and workforce initiatives
- Ensure curriculum aligns with NEC standards, NCCER frameworks, industry best practices, and employer workforce demands
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on training effectiveness and student outcomes
Curriculum & Instruction
- Develop and oversee modern electrical curriculum incorporating classroom instruction, lab environments, and hands-on field application
- Integrate simulation-based learning, immersive technologies, AI-assisted instruction, and emerging training platforms where applicable
- Ensure all instruction meets safety, compliance, and operational excellence standards
- Support development of apprenticeship pathways and workforce readiness programs
Instructor Leadership & Workforce Development
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and lead instructional staff and training personnel
- Establish instructional best practices and performance expectations
- Foster a culture centered around professionalism, accountability, leadership, safety, and continuous learning
- Create an environment that supports veteran transition and workforce reintegration
Industry Engagement & Partnerships
- Build strong relationships with contractors, manufacturers, mission-critical operators, and workforce development partners
- Collaborate with industry leaders to ensure training aligns with real-world workforce demands
- Represent the program in advisory boards, workforce discussions, and industry meetings
- Support long-term workforce pipeline initiatives tied to industrial and mission-critical construction growth
Operations & Administration
- Oversee program budgets, facilities, equipment, scheduling, and instructional resources
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and safety requirements
- Coordinate operational planning across classroom, administrative, and hands-on training environments
Required Qualifications
- Master Electrician License OR equivalent senior leadership experience within electrical workforce development, apprenticeship programs, or technical education
- Minimum 10 years of electrical industry experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience within training, workforce development, apprenticeship, military instruction, or technical education environments
- Strong knowledge of NEC standards, electrical safety protocols, and industry practices
- Proven ability to build teams, systems, and scalable operational processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Military or veteran leadership background strongly preferred
- NCCER Instructor Certification preferred
- Experience teaching apprentices or electrical trades students
- Experience designing or scaling electrical training programs
- Background leading instructors, trainers, or workforce development teams
- Exposure to simulation-based learning, VR/AR training environments, or digital learning platforms
- Experience supporting mission-critical, industrial, or data center infrastructure environments
Why This Opportunity Matters
This role sits at the center of a rapidly evolving workforce challenge: building highly trained electrical talent capable of supporting America’s expanding industrial and mission-critical infrastructure demands.
The person selected for this role will help shape how future electrical professionals are trained, developed, and deployed nationwide.
This is an opportunity to build legacy-level impact while leading one of the most forward-thinking workforce development initiatives in the skilled trades space.
The hiring timeline is extremely aggressive, and qualified candidates will receive immediate consideration.