Dean, Computer Science and Information Technology

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

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About The Position

To establish and maintain a teaching, learning, and working environment where faculty, staff, and students are appropriately served within available resources on a college-wide basis; to provide instructional leadership; to ensure the effective administration of assigned disciplines; and to promote instructional goals and objectives conducive to student success. To provide oversight and support of assigned programs in the Computer Science and Information Technology dean area.

Requirements

• Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Demonstrated expertise in project planning, development, and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to present information and summary reports internally and to the public.
• Thorough understanding of the community college mission, servant-leadership principles, and the unique needs of non-traditional learners.
• Demonstrated ability to handle the demands and requirements of senior-level management in higher education.
• Deep understanding of the lifecycle and workforce implications of emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of funding metrics and strategies to optimize institutional revenue through student outcomes.
• Advanced knowledge of competency-based education, micro-credentials, and integrating industry certifications into academic pathways.
• Understanding of data privacy laws and IT security protocols relevant to higher education and technical lab environments.
• Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Working collaboratively with multicultural constituencies.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Working effectively with multicultural student body and staff.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Providing leadership at all levels of the college.
• Planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving.
• Handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Planning and managing budgets and manpower needs.
• Ability to align departmental operations with broader institutional digital goals.
• Skilled in making data-informed decisions to drive student retention, completion, and strategic course scheduling.
• Ability to negotiate and secure high-value partnerships with industry executives, government entities, and regional tech hubs.
• Skilled in leading technical teams and faculty through rapid technological shifts while maintaining high standards of instructional quality.
• Ability to maximize the utilization of physical and cloud-based assets across a multi-campus system.
• Proficiency in using advanced management systems for data-driven scheduling and budget oversight.
• Functional understanding of cloud architecture and AI tools to provide effective oversight of technical labs and faculty innovation.
• Mastery of digital tools for remote and hybrid team management and project tracking.
• Ability to interpret complex data dashboards and summary reports to monitor enrollment trends and HB8 performance tiers.
• Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
• Five years of related work experience, including supervision/management.
• Master's degree.
• As required for faculty. Must meet SACSCOC faculty qualifications for the subject(s) areas taught. See the current year Faculty Qualifications Table located at www.austincc.edu/facstaff/faculty-credentials.
• Experience cannot be substituted for the required, applicable educational level.

Nice To Haves

• Supervision/management in a higher education academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Vision Define and execute a strategic vision that positions the College as a leader in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing.
• Cultivate an innovation-first culture where faculty are empowered to pioneer forward-thinking instructional strategies and adaptive teaching models, viewing continuous iteration as a vital pathway to academic excellence and student success.
• Serve as the primary advocate for the college, ensuring that CSIT programs are central to the institution’s broader digital transformation goals.
• Academic Program Oversight Ensure all CSIT curricula remain agile and industry-aligned, while enhancing work-based learning opportunities, including internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, and project-based learning.
• Oversee the development of specialized tracks and micro-credentials in high-demand areas like Data Science, Cloud Architecture, and Full-Stack Development.
• Champion college-wide initiatives to integrate AI and cloud technologies into all academic disciplines, fostering a culture of digital literacy.
• Faculty and Staff Management Recruit, empower, and lead a premier faculty team by integrating innovative educators and seasoned industry experts, fostering a collaborative environment that thrives in preparing our students to enter a competitive global market.
• Lead a technical support team to pioneer innovative divisional systems and programs while ensuring seamless alignment with the college’s security protocols and broader IT infrastructure.
• Foster a collaborative environment that accelerates faculty mastery of emerging technologies through continuous professional development.
• Student Success and Enrollment Execute strategic course scheduling that optimizes faculty resources and facility capacity to maximize student access, enrollment, and completion.
• Lead divisional strategies for student persistence and completion by aligning advising and academic supports with institutional goals for retention and graduation.
• Partner with college services to secure high-value internships and "day-one-ready" career placements with top-tier tech firms and government entities.
• Enhance student retention by advancing co-curricular programming, including hackathons, competitive teams, and student-led technical projects.
• Financial and Resource Management Optimizes the strategic allocation of divisional budgets to prioritize high-demand technical programs, ensuring fiscal sustainability while responding to rapid shifts in the regional tech workforce.
• Leads a comprehensive resource strategy that optimizes HB8 performance-tier funding and strategic partnerships to sustain state-of-the-art AI and Cloud labs within established compliance frameworks.
• Optimize the use of physical and digital assets, including specialized labs and cloud-based options, to ensure maximum utilization and operational efficiency across multiple campuses.
• Lead the pursuit of alternative revenue streams, such as Workforce Development grants and corporate sponsorships, to fund innovative student-support initiatives and faculty professional development.
• Community and Industry Engagement Orchestrates regular Industry Advisory Board meetings with industry tech leadership to guarantee curriculum quality and workforce relevance.
• Secures regional tech partnerships that provide faculty externships and direct career pipelines for students.
• Advocates for the division’s programs at local, state, and national forums to drive community impact and enrollment.
• Provide resources for the safe operation of units.
• Creates and supports workplace safety.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees