Dean of Technologies

The Dean of Technologies will provide leadership and supervision for the Colleges Technology programs to include workforce needs analysis program personnel and process assessment and development. This position is a contract position and ineligible for non-probationary status.

Salary:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

1. Promote student success and excellent customer service.
2. Ensure that all instructional sites are integrated into the colleges academic administrative and operational structures as components of a single institution.
3. Provide leadership for developing outcomes-oriented cutting-edge high-quality industry- responsive curriculums or programs.
4. Promote positive morale and ensure adequate internal/external communication.
5. Monitor assess and incorporate data market needs and future trends to evaluate program relevancy and develop curriculum to keep programs and training up-to-date with workforce and community needs and advances in technology.
6. Monitor enrollment trends among the programs within the division coordinating recruitment and retention efforts and goals with faculty.
7. Monitor evaluate and recommend curriculum changes as needed and coordinate curriculum across campuses.
8. Provide leadership in the effective use of technology in on-site instruction and delivery of distance learning courses.
9. Assess personnel performance and work with the Director of Faculty Development to provide professional development opportunities to maintain relevancy and efficiency of faculty and staff.
10. Coordinate with other academic leaders to develop efficient integrated course schedules across campuses based on collection and analysis of data.
11. Provide leadership in a multi-campus organization to include assisting with recruitment and evaluation of full and adjunct faculty in coordination with Vice President of Academic Affairs.
12. Assess and revise processes and procedures to ensure continuous improvement.
13. Ensure timely completion/development execution monitoring and submittal of all materials used in academic administration including but not limited to course syllabi program outlines and reviews catalog material budgets personnel performance reviews and student information such as grades attendance rosters etc.
14. Participate in and ensure participation of area personnel in scheduled college-wide activities such as In-Service Honors Day and Graduation.
15. Ensure compliance with institutional and Alabama Community College System policies and procedures and standards of accrediting bodies.
16. Communicate with the administration regularly; serve on committees as assigned.
17. Develop monitor and administer all budgets for the Division.
18. Assist in developing and implementing plans to secure funding from state federal and private sources including government and industry grants and endowments.
19. Establish and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders to promote the College and its programs.
20. Provide leadership for developing assessing and reporting student learning outcomes and program outcomes to improve student success.
21. Lead the Division in the institutional and where applicable program accreditation processes.
22. Teach classes as qualifications allow.
23. Serve on and provide leadership for appropriate college committees.
24. Maintain or increase competency by seeking new knowledge improving skills and updating professional competencies.
25. Perform all duties with professionalism.
26. Perform all other such professional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

1. A minimum of a Masters degree from an accredited institution with a major in management technology education or related field is required.
2. A minimum of three (3) years experience with documented progression in degree of complexity and responsibility for administrative task and leadership is required.
3. A minimum of five (5) years work experience in technical education and/or industry is required.
4. Classroom Teaching experience is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Proficient computer usage.
3. Understanding of the Colleges mission and vision.
4. Experience with Ellucian/Banner software system.
5. Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
6. Demonstrated experience of successful leadership to include data collection and analysis strategic planning developing and measuring student and program outcomes assessment of personnel and programs and budgeting.
7. Knowledge of curriculum development and adult learning principles.
8. Knowledge of industry standards.
9. Knowledge of student skill certifications and industry employment expectations.
10. Demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy.
11. Demonstrated experience with innovative curriculum/program.
12. Demonstrated experience in data-based decision-making.
13. Demonstrated experience in the use of educational technology.
14. Demonstrated commitment to student success.
15. Successful recent full-time teaching experience.
16. Knowledge of Federal and State policies and regulations.
17. Ability to read interpret and explain policies and procedures.
18. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students other employees and the public in a pleasant and effective manner.
19. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
20. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds including students parents college employees and the public.
21. Ability to handle various situations in a calm and professional manner.
22. Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
23. Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
24. Ability to operate in a high pressure situation and respond to issues in a calm manner.
25. Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
26. Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
27. A focus on details.
28. A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
29. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
30. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet the needs of the division.
31. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verifysystem to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur GA 30033-4097 by calling or by using information available on SACSCOCs website (). Specific questions regarding Calhouns educational programs admissions and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:


P.O. Box 2216
Decatur AL 35609