Department Head, Business

WSRE • Pensacola, FL

4d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Business Department Head is a 12-month administrative position with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The department head manages day-to-day departmental operations and supervises all programs offered by the department. This position reports to the Dean, Baccalaureate Studies and Academic Support.

The role includes developing course schedules, assigning faculty courses, supervising and evaluating faculty and staff, managing the departmental budget, advising students, reviewing and updating curricula, hiring and supervising adjunct faculty, resolving student complaints, serving on College committees, overseeing planning and assessment activities, and performing other duties as assigned. A successful candidate must meet Florida statutory background-investigation requirements and pass an FDLE-approved background check.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business, management, or a related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting body 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 and meeting the employment eligibility requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage 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.
• Membership in the Florida Retirement System from the first day of employment for employees in established, eligible positions.
• Participation in the 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