What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants, and Special Projects position at Alabama Community College System?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Gadsden, AL
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 05637
College / Division : GSCC-101010-President's Office
Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central
Campus Location : Gadsden State Community College
Position Summary
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Dean of lnstitutional Effectiveness, Grants, and Special Projects is responsible for a comprehensive institutional effectiveness program including annual planning, assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement. The Dean will conduct institutional research and identify pertinent data for informed decision-making, planning, and program development and management. The Dean will prepare internal and external reports specific to the College's performance. The Dean also oversees grant writing, grant management, and grant administration for the College and various positions that fall within the area of responsibility, and completes special projects as assigned by the president or vice presidents. This position is not tenure eligible.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
PERFORMACE ELEMENTS :
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in data management, statistical analysis, and generation of outcomes reports for various audiences
- Knowledge of federal / state / local grant guidelines and budget management
- Understanding of the community college mission
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work on a team in a collegial manner
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Active engagement in college and community activities
DUTIES :
Note : The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS :
Application Procedures / Additional Information
PROJECTED STARTING DATE :
March 2025
SALARY :
Salary Schedule B-$100,936-$143,669 based on verified education and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE :
February 25, 2025 - 4 : 00 P.M.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE :
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. The complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education, and (e) copies of current licenses / certifications.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT : https : / / www.gadsdenstate.edu / about-us / employment.cms
IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu).
Please Note :
if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact :
NEOGOV Customer Service :
Monday-Friday
8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm PST
855) 524-5627
Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer.
It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions
under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex,
religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment.
Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should
another vacancy occur during the search process.
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20 16 hours per month
may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)
Law Enforcement Officers :
Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)
Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts :Tobacco Usage Premium
The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium
The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 17).
Duty Hours
hours vary by campus and needs of the student)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :
Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
Did you attach a letter of interest, resume, and required transcripts? A complete application packet consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application through NEOED, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education. Did you attach those documents?
Required Question
Salary : $100,936 - $143,669
