Division Chair, Human Services & Education

McLennan Community College • Waco, TX

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Division Chair oversees the operations, instructional quality, and daily functions of instructional departments within the Human Services & Education Division, including Child Studies and Education, Mental Health and Social Work, Interpreter Training, Cosmetology, Long Term Care, Adult Education and Literacy, and the Child Development Lab School. Responsibilities include leadership of degree and certificate programs, administration of federal grants and division-related business operations, personnel supervision, budget management, student issue resolution, and ensuring compliance with college, state, and federal regulations. The position also serves as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including community partners and state and federal agencies that support and impact divisional programs and services. This position receives general direction from the Dean of Workforce & Public Service, and exercises supervision over faculty, professional staff, and support staff. NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• More than three years of increasingly responsible experience in one of the Division’s disciplines at the higher education level
• Knowledge of higher education administration, instructional program management, and organizational leadership principles
• Knowledge of budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal management practices
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, and compliance requirements related to instructional programs and grants
• Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional delivery methods, and student success initiatives within community college settings
• Knowledge of personnel management, employee development, and performance evaluation practices
• Knowledge of data analysis, strategic planning, and assessment processes used to support divisional operations and decision-making
• Knowledge of current educational technologies, learning management systems, and standard office software applications
• Skills in leadership, supervision, and team development across diverse instructional and operational areas
• Skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating multiple programs, projects, and priorities simultaneously
• Skills in budget preparation, financial oversight, and resource management
• Skills in professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Skills in using Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, student information systems, and other instructional or administrative technologies
• Skills in building collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, students, community organizations, and external agencies
• Ability to oversee and evaluate complex divisional operations and identify connections among programs, services, and institutional goals
• Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines
• Ability to develop and sustain collaborative partnerships among instructional programs, community organizations, and external stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, regulations, technologies, and institutional needs while maintaining effective operations
• Ability to provide caring, high-quality service by creating welcoming experiences, communicating clearly and proactively, addressing needs with professionalism and empathy, and ensuring individuals are thoughtfully connected to appropriate resources.

Nice To Haves

• More than three years of administrative and supervisory experience in one of the Division’s disciplines at the higher education level

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operations, instructional quality, and daily functions of instructional departments within the Human Services & Education Division.
• Provides leadership of degree and certificate programs.
• Administers federal grants and division-related business operations.
• Supervises personnel.
• Manages budgets.
• Resolves student issues.
• Ensures compliance with college, state, and federal regulations.
• Serves as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including community partners and state and federal agencies.

What This Job Offers

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