Position Title: Associate Dean of Industrial Technology and Trades (Reg FT)
Department: Academic Affairs
Campus: College Wide
Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter and resume by no later than May 3, 2024. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.
Benefits: CCAC offers an exceptional benefits package. Highlights include an excellent health plan with very low out-of-pocket expense network option, generous time off and holiday pay, a 403b retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or other options through the State’s retirement defined benefit pension system, free employee parking, public service (student) loan forgiveness eligible employer, and employer paid benefits including group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Remote Work
Option: Hybrid
Salary Grade: Admin 18 - $78,494
Job Category: Administrators
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Slot: 6068
Job Open Date: 4/19/2024
Job Close Date: Open until filled
General Summary: Supervises day-to-day activities related to the
efficient and effective leadership of the Business and Technology division
including student issues, faculty schedules, course schedules, room schedules,
supervision of staff, and community collaboration. This position will also supervise
faculty in the division with regard to their placement, training, and
evaluation. Identifying, coordinating, developing, managing and directing
cross-collaborations of internal and external stakeholders, within higher
education, the community, and private sector, including trade unions, is a
priority for this role.
Requirements: A master's
degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a related discipline and a minimum of five years of
experience is required. Substantial experience teaching at the college-level is
required (full time, tenure track preferred). Previous administrative
experience as a director, department chair, or an assistant/associate dean is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects and
problems simultaneously as well as manage people and difficult situations in a
reasonable and humanistic manner. Candidates must also have the confidence to
communicate and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to
drive academic strategic initiatives forward, including with trade union and
industry partners and programs. Candidates must also possess a drive to learn
new things related to the responsibilities of the Dean and the disciplines and
programs offered. Candidates must possess the ability to supervise faculty and
a demonstrated commitment to building a community whose members advance equity,
diversity, and inclusion.
Duties: - Supports
the Dean in the successful deployment of strategic initiatives, including the
design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of programs and
services of the assigned disciplines within the Business and Technology division.
- Provides
oversight for day-to-day support for division Faculty College wide; addresses
in a timely manner faculty requests, issues and concerns. Informs the Dean of
issues as appropriate.
- Hires
and reviews assignments for a diverse workforce of adjunct faculty; assists with
searches to fill full-time faculty positions.
- Supervises
support staff assigned by the Dean, including monitoring and approving
timecards and conducting evaluations in accordance with collective bargaining
agreements.
- Supervises
and conducts all needed evaluations including classroom observations, portfolio
reviews and review of assigned duties and responsibilities; updates records; personnel
files and other documentation as required by collective bargaining agreements;
oversees the administration of the survey of student opinion and the review of
course outlines.
- Handles
student academic issues and complaints; oversees
student academic complaint procedures; addresses in a timely manner
student requests and concerns. Informs the
Dean of issues as appropriate.
- Provides
support for assessment procedures and program reviews for courses and programs
in the division and ensures compliance with institutional assessment standards.
- Collaborates
with program faculty to ensure program quality and effectiveness and to promote
student learning, student satisfaction, and student retention across student
populations.
- Supports
faculty development activities and assists in securing needed resources;
- Monitors
course schedules to meet student needs based on demand, resources, technology, and
facilities. With the Dean, reviews and coordinates the sequencing of programs
and scheduling of courses for the Business and Technology division in all
modalities and in all facilities.
- Participates
in budget development for the division.
- Fosters
off-site learning and program development including at technical training
centers, businesses, and school districts to advance the mission of the
division.
- Represents
the Dean in their absence at college meetings, committees, and other official
functions.
- Travels
to various campuses, centers, and additional locations to facilitate academic
operations.
- Performs other duties as required or as assigned by
the Dean.
Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here.