Associate Dean of Business, Education, Arts, Math, and Science (BEAMS)

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Schriever, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Fletcher Technical Community College is seeking an Associate Dean of Business, Education, Arts, Math, and Science (BEAMS) to join their Academic Affairs & Initiatives department. This unclassified administrative/staff position will report to the Dean and play a crucial role in supervising faculty, providing leadership, developing course schedules, and supporting academic partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, at least three years of experience in higher education administration, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• A minimum of three years of experience in higher education administration or support role (community college preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Flexibility with the ability to be a collaborative team player
• Experience administering higher education training programs.
• The ability to plan, coordinate, and manage the ongoing improvement of programs and course offerings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission, vision and value statement of the College.
• Supervise faculty and other personnel as assigned by the Dean, including conducting performance evaluations, reviewing leave requests and timesheets, supporting professional growth, and addressing other personnel matters.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and operational support to discipline coordinators and faculty as assigned by the Dean.
• Assist the Dean with faculty workloads, instructional assignments, and staffing needs, including overloads and adjunct assignments.
• Develop, build, and evaluate division course schedules, in collaboration with appropriate division and college personnel.
• Provide leadership and coordination for general education and transfer coursework within the division.
• Support dual enrollment, articulation, transfer, and other academic partnerships that strengthen student pathways, in collaboration with faculty, Enrollment Services, K–12 partners, colleges and universities, and other appropriate offices.
• Provide guidance and support for curriculum development and revision to promote academic quality, respond to student needs, and advance program and institutional priorities.
• Review course syllabi, course content, and Canvas integration of division faculty.
• Assist the Dean, coordinators, and faculty with institutional accreditation requirements, program review, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
• Address student, faculty, and academic concerns within the division and collaborates with appropriate college offices to support resolution and student success.
• Monitor program completion, job placement, and other required outcomes for applicable programs and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Support work-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, and other experiential learning opportunities in collaboration with faculty and external partners, as applicable.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote and develop materials about division programs, courses, and training opportunities to include Fletcher website updates, advertisements and announcements for social media, and photo opportunities.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administration, Enrollment Services, other college divisions, school systems, colleges and universities, business and industry partners, and community organizations.
• Assist in the initiation and administration of contracts, memorandums of understanding, articulation agreements, and other professional agreements related to division programs and partnerships.
• Assist the Dean in identifying and managing division resource needs, including facilities, classrooms, laboratories, supplies, technology, and other instructional resources.
• Foster, demonstrate, and actively participate in a culture of mutual respect for students, guests, and co-workers from all backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilize appropriate channels of communication within the college community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.
• Attend and participate in scheduled activities, which include graduation, open house/recruiting events as assigned, convocation, and required meetings. Share ideas and information, and work toward common department and College goals.
• Serve on college committees as a member or as chair. Serve on search committees.
• Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness (convocation, LCTC conference, etc.).
• Represent the college in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.
• Adhere to College and LCTC policies.
• Embrace college culture.
• Complete all required assignments prior to deadlines (Fletcher/LCTC trainings, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager