Advertised Position Title:
Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Essential Functions:
- Provide vision, oversee, and guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of short-range and long-range strategic planning consistent with and in support of the college's strategic plan, mission and objectives.
- Participate in and support shared governance by serving as a member on committees called by the President, Chief Academic Officer, and other College committees, councils, and campus organizations.
- Foster an open educational attitude and develop a team concept for College unity through Develop strong working relationships and communications with other Deans, Directors, Vice Presidents, College President, and other college administrators.
- Represent the interests of the school to college administration.
- Promote a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Be a strong advocate for all programs within the school.
- Ensure that all programs are compliant with administrative policies and procedures and adheres to all accreditation standards.
- Operational leadership for an effective, efficient, and dynamic College.
- Identify emerging workforce needs and academic issues and recommend appropriate program responses to ensure that curriculum and related resources are current, relevant, and innovative.
- Recruit, retain, and lead high-quality faculty and staff.
- Implement and oversee School and Departmental budgets in accordance with established institutional standards and guidelines. Ensure budget goals are met on an annual basis.
- Participate in and supervise efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate students from the school's programs.
- Promote and support faculty and staff scholarship and encourage a dynamic environment for research and creative and artistic activity.
- Resolve complaints and grievances of students, staff, and faculty while ensuring that established policies are followed in those resolutions.
- In association with other college administrators, determines the charge of and appoints members to college committees.
- Oversees processes for programs requiring accreditation.
- Oversee processes for both programmatic and general education assessment.
- Collaborate with Workforce and Community Services and Continuing Education to develop appropriate non-credit offerings that meet workforce and community needs.
- Annually evaluates direct reports and ensure that Departments evaluate faculty and staff performance based on existing policies.
- Direct space utilization in the College.
- Represents the college and school to external stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain strong external relationships with other academic institutions, and with business, nonprofit, and governmental entities to promote collaboration.
- Provides college support by attending college, community, and professional events.
- Serves on professional and college committees as assigned.
- Cultivates development opportunities for and supports development efforts of the Owens Foundation.
- Collaborate with marketing on internal and external marketing needs. Monitor and update school marketing materials.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of community college matriculation.
- Knowledge of technical majors.
- Knowledge of Assessment of Student Learning.
- Knowledge of program level accreditation.
- Understanding of higher education leadership.
- Time management skills.
- Communication skills (written and verbal).
- Problem-solving skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to delegate responsibilities.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to use a computer as a tool.
- Ability to develop procedures/methods to accomplish tasks.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets.
- Self-motivator.
- Problem solver.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required, however, must obtain a Masters within a 3 year time frame. Transcript proof must be sent in within 3 years of employment or employment may be terminated.
- Math, Science, Manufacturing, Industrial, Engineering, or Transportation related degrees.
- 5 years of progressive leadership and administrative/supervisory experience.
- Five years college-level teaching experience (full- or part-time).
Staff
260 Days
Monday thru Friday 8-5
No - Not Grant Funded
United States of America (Exempt)
Salary
$93,420.00-$105,084.00
STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)