Houston Community College - Houston, TX
posted 14 days ago
About the position
We are currently seeking a Dean for the Material Science and Smart Manufacturing Center of Excellence who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service. The Dean provides leadership in the development and maintenance of a state-of-the-art Center of Excellence. Provides leadership in the oversight of effective and efficient scheduling of program offerings throughout the district for the assigned Center of Excellence. In coordination with the appropriate Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC), President, and Vice President, the Dean provides vision, motivation, coordination, and support to the assigned Chairs and associated faculty. Works with the System Office to ensure compliance of programs with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) and ensures that sufficient courses are offered and available for students at all assigned campuses for their instructional area. Leads high-level engagement and participation in the growth of the assigned Center of Excellence, including the identification and acquisition of the latest technology and equipment. Provides leadership and oversight of positive performance for assigned programs in terms of student enrollment, persistence, completion, transfer, and job placement rates. Has the key institutional responsibility for creating, fostering, and maintaining a well-functioning, respectful, collaborative, professional, and engaged instructional team fully committed to motivating, and invigorating faculty and staff across the district in delivery of the related instructional programs.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with appropriate college-based staff, including Presidents, Vice Presidents other Deans and Directors to grow area related programs district-wide.
- Administer District policy regarding assigned programs that will aid in maximizing enrollment growth and revenue generation.
- Compile, publicize, and maintain current university articulation agreements for assigned instructional programs.
- Collaborate with all program personnel to provide active and collaborative learning activities for students.
- Lead the development and implementation of curriculum, programs, catalog, and course information for assigned programs.
- Report to the AVC, President and Vice President on plans and progress involving student enrollment, contact hours, fill rates, and student persistence.
- Lead an annual review and report findings to the AVC, President and Vice President on related program needs.
- Review assigned Program Reviews, Annual Planning Reports, and Annual Learning Assessment Reports.
- Monitor accurate and current information of assigned program websites and social media sites.
- Develop grant proposals in coordination with the Grants Office.
- Develop, maintain, and serve on advisory boards to assist with program development.
- Serve on College and District committees as appropriate.
- Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
Requirements
- Master's degree in an academic area appropriate to supervision of programs assigned required; Doctorate degree preferred.
- 6 years' combined experience in management of programs related to an academic or industry-specific setting with increasing levels of responsibility required.
- 3 years full-time teaching experience in higher education (for Academic positions) or 5 years' experience in the industry (for Workforce positions).
- Grant management experience preferred.
- Valid Texas Driver License.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with MS Office Programs.
- Experience with Information Management Systems.
- Experience with Budget Management.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.
