Dean-Academic & CTE Programs

CCC Social Sourcing • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Reporting to a college President or Vice President-Academic & Student Affairs, the Dean of Academic and CTE Programs provides strong academic leadership and operational management for credit and non-credit programs grouped within the college's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department. Accountable for developing and administering instructional programs; faculty hiring and evaluation; budget development and oversight; maintaining programmatic accreditations; and strengthening the delivery of instruction and the quality of the learning environment to ensure student success. The Dean of Academic and CTE Programs also plays a lead role in grants and resource development for the college, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify grants that align with the college's instructional program needs and strategic plan; writes grant proposals to secure grants; and oversees select grants awarded to the CTE Department. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in higher education in a teaching and/or manager role
• Two years of experience as a Department Chair, Associate Dean, or similar position
• Experience working and managing staff in a union setting preferred
• Experience motivating, mentoring, coaching, and developing departmental staff as appropriate with sound supportive leadership and supervisory skills
• Experience with the financial oversight of significant budgets and resources
• Extensive knowledge of higher education accreditation procedures, articulation processes and program review.
• Exceptional organizational, collaborative, and team building skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to create a learning environment that fosters student success
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
• Commitment to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends as needed
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of credit and non-credit instructional programs; directs faculty and staff; oversees academic operations and activities; and ensures compliance with all academic and administrative policies and procedures.
• Manages and evaluates programs, working with department chairpersons and faculty in evaluating curriculum and instructional materials, work-based learning experiences, and student outcomes for the continuous improvement of programs.
• Serves as the primary liaison between college administration and faculty to ensure the integrity of the credit and non-credit educational programs, the currency of offerings, and the introduction of work-based learning opportunities into the curriculum.
• Manages the department's budget and resources. Creates the department's annual budget in coordination with college administrators; ensures the proper allocation of resources to various programs and functional areas; and approves and monitors budgetary expenditures.
• Oversees and participates in the interviewing and hiring of faculty and staff, and the provision of comprehensive orientation programs to full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Provides and supports professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
• Directs and supervises department chairpersons and faculty. Conducts staff meetings and works to ensure faculty receive needed support and resources to accomplish course and program objectives.
• Establishes performance objectives and evaluates full-time and adjunct faculty, providing written and verbal feedback on instructional quality according to Board requirements and relevant collective bargaining agreements.
• Collaborates with the Vice President-Academic & Student Affairs on college operational processes including the faculty tenure and post-tenure process.
• Accountable for ensuring departments programs maintain accreditation compliance with appropriate regulatory and accrediting institutions and agencies.
• Researches and identifies grant opportunities that align with college's priorities and initiatives including CTE and career pathways programs to obtain funding.
• Writes and oversees the writing of grant proposals and the preparation of grant applications in response to Request for Proposal (RFPs).
• Submits completed proposals/applications for appropriate college and district level review and approval; responds to internal and external inquiries on drafted and submitted proposals.
• Maintains database to record and ensure timely submission of grant proposals and applications, monitors status, and track the awarding of grants to the college and department.
• Manages grant awards, developing work plans to implement and execute grant objectives.
• Works with Business Office on grant budget set-up fund accounts, spenddown, modification requests and other grant-related financial matters.
• Provides on-going support to staff to ensure proper grant implementation and maintenance of data relating to performance and achieved objectives.
• Implements procedures to ensure compliance with each grant's program and finance reporting requirements and close-out at completion of grant.
• Serves on various college level and district level committees.

Benefits

• Excellent health and welfare benefit package
• Long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans
• Pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan
• Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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