Dean of Business & CIS

ACCS•Tanner, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Business & CIS will provide leadership and supervision for the areas of Business and Computer Information Sciences to include workforce needs analysis, program, personnel, and process assessment and development. This role is crucial for promoting student success, ensuring high-quality, industry-responsive curriculums, and leading the division through accreditation processes. The Dean will also monitor enrollment trends, coordinate recruitment and retention efforts, and oversee the effective use of technology in instruction and distance learning. Additionally, the Dean will assess personnel performance, provide professional development, manage budgets, and foster strategic relationships with external stakeholders.

Requirements

A minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in a discipline in Business, CIS, or related field is required.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with documented progression in degree of complexity and responsibility for administrative task and leadership is required.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in community college setting is required.
Classroom teaching experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient computer usage
Understanding of the College’s mission and vision
Experience with Ellucian/Banner software system
Confidence in decision making and communication skills
Demonstrated experience of successful leadership to include data collection and analysis, strategic planning, developing and measuring student and program outcomes, assessment of personnel and programs and budgeting
Demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy
Demonstrated experience with innovative curriculum/program
Demonstrated experience in data-based decision-making
Demonstrated experience in the use of educational technology
Demonstrated commitment to student success
Successful recent full-time teaching experience
Knowledge of Federal and State policies and regulations
Ability to read, interpret and explain policies and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public in a pleasant and effective manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds including students, parents, college employees, and the public
Ability to handle various situations in a calm and professional manner
Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues
Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times
Ability to operate in a high pressure situation and respond to issues in a calm manner
Conscientious about the quality of work and a desire for excellence
Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work
A focus on details
A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs
Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning
Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet the needs of the division
A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.

Responsibilities

Promote student success and excellent customer service.
Ensure that all instructional sites are integrated into the college's academic, administrative, and operational structures as components of a single institution.
Provide leadership for developing outcomes-oriented, cutting-edge, high-quality, industry-responsive curriculums or programs.
Provide leadership for developing, assessing and reporting student learning outcomes and program outcomes to improve student success.
Lead the Division in the institutional and, where applicable, program accreditation processes.
Promote positive morale and ensure adequate internal/external communication.
Monitor, assess and incorporate data, market needs and future trends to evaluate program relevancy and develop curriculum to keep programs and training up-to-date with workforce and community needs and advances in technology.
Monitor enrollment trends among the programs within the division, coordinating recruitment and retention efforts and goals with faculty.
Monitor, evaluate, and recommend curriculum changes as needed and coordinate curriculum across campuses.
Provide leadership in the effective use of technology in on-site instruction and delivery of distance learning courses.
Assess personnel performance and provide professional development opportunities to maintain relevancy and efficiency of faculty and staff.
Coordinate with other academic leaders to develop efficient, integrated course schedules across campuses based on collection and analysis of data.
Provide leadership in a multi-campus organization to include assisting with recruitment and evaluation of full and adjunct faculty in coordination with appropriate dean/coordinator.
Assess and revise processes and procedures to ensure continuous improvement.
Ensure timely completion/development, execution, monitoring and submittal of all materials used in academic administration, including but not limited to course syllabi, program outlines and reviews, catalog material, budgets, personnel performance reviews and student information such as grades, attendance rosters, etc.
Participate in and ensure participation of area personnel in scheduled college-wide activities such as In-Service, Honor’s Day, and Graduation.
Ensure compliance with institutional and Alabama Community College System policies and procedures and standards of accrediting bodies.
Communicate with the administration regularly; serve on the Instructional Council, the Planning Council, and other committees as assigned.
Develop, monitor, and administer all budgets for the Division.
Assist in developing and implementing plans to secure funding from state, federal, and private sources including government and industry grants and endowments.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders to promote the College and its programs.
Teach classes as qualifications allow.
Serve on and provide leadership for appropriate college committees.
Maintain or increase competency by seeking new knowledge, improving skills, and updating professional competencies.
Perform all duties with professionalism.
Perform all other such professional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.