Department Head, Business

Pensacola State College • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Business Department Head is a 12-month administrative position at Pensacola State College, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The department head manages the department’s day-to-day operations and supervises its programs, faculty, and staff. The role also includes scheduling courses, assigning faculty to courses, managing the departmental budget, advising students, maintaining curricula, addressing student complaints, serving on College committees, and overseeing planning and assessment activities. The position reports to the Dean, Baccalaureate Studies and Academic Support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business, management, or a related field from an institution with accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College.
• Four years of related full-time post-secondary teaching or administrative experience.
• Successful results of a criminal background check.
• Meet the employment eligibility requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations.
• Disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation when submitting the employment application.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree.
• Administrative experience in post-secondary education.
• Demonstrated academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Supervise all programs offered by the department.
• Develop course schedules and make faculty course assignments.
• Supervise and evaluate departmental faculty and staff.
• Manage the departmental budget.
• Advise students.
• Review and update departmental curricula.
• Hire and supervise adjunct faculty.
• Work toward the resolution of student complaints.
• Serve on College committees.
• Oversee planning and assessment activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• Florida Retirement System membership for employees in established, eligible positions, beginning on the first day of employment.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition waivers.
• Educational opportunities.
• Paid sick leave.
• Additional leave types that are position specific.

What This Job Offers

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