Associate Vice Chancellor, Curriculum and Compliance

Houston Community College

About The Position

Provides leadership and oversight of planning, management, evaluation, and allocation of resources for the District’s Curriculum Office, Institutional Effectiveness, PLA, faculty credentialing and workload. Provides support for the training and instructional support for curriculum development, program review and program assessment of student learning outcomes for quality assurance of all programs. Oversees and provides direction to all staff to ensure efficient operations, accurate reporting, and clear communication. Provide visionary leadership for instructional support services and compliance initiatives for the District. Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan – Embracing Houston’s Future – with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values. Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Community College Leadership or in Curriculum and Instruction academic field, or related discipline required
8 years combined management experience in administration, academic affairs, program and curriculum development, teaching, instructional assessment, accreditation, special learning initiatives and departmental budgets in a community college/multi-college setting required; including 5 years supervision experience
Valid Texas Driver License
MS Office Programs
Information Management Systems
Budget Management
Acting as a Champion for Change
Thinking like an Entrepreneur
Driving for Results
Leveraging Opportunities
Setting a Strategic Vision
Attracting & Developing Talent
Inspiring & Motivating Others
Acting Strategically
Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals
Managing Resources

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for all instructional programs in the development, implementation and maintenance of college curriculum matters in conformance with HCC, state, federal, and accreditation policies and procedures. Includes oversight of third-party accreditations for all programs.
Provide leadership and development of a comprehensive instructional assessment program to support HCC’s mission, accreditation, and strategic initiatives.
Provide leadership for the assurance of instructional quality related to faculty credentialing in conformance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SASCOC) standards and faculty workloads in conformance with HCC policies and procedures.
Provide leadership in the development and execution of a centralized feedback program through graduate and employer surveys to identify educational needs and workforce curriculum development for program improvement.
Ensure the appropriate standards, principles, and rules of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Texas higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) are addressed.
Stay abreast of state and national developments in instructional innovations to ensure HCC maintains a leadership position nationwide.
Manage the development and maintenance of all appropriate and/or related contractual relationships.
Promote college efforts to develop relationships with external organizations in support of the Division of Instructional Services, curriculum, faculty credentialing and workload, instructional assessment, quality of instruction, prior learning assessment and institutional effectiveness.
Collaborate with the Instructional Services Vice Chancellor to lead the college in strategic planning and institutional effectiveness processes for academic instruction. Develop strategic partnerships on behalf of the college to enhance the college’s abilities to meet student, faculty, and administration needs in the areas of technology, training, and learning methodologies.
Provide administrative leadership in the following areas: · Curriculum · Instructional Assessment · Prior Learning Assessment · Institutional Effectiveness · Faculty Credentialing · Faculty Workload
Demonstrate commitment to collaborative decision-making, results-based management, continuous improvement, and student/customer services in an environment conducive to teamwork and mutual support.
Assist as part of a team developing and maintaining international community college initiatives.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.