What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs / Dean of School of Technology, Trades, Business and Hospitality position at Frederick Community College?
Position Summary
Position Summary:
The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs / Dean of School of Technology, Trades, Business and Hospitality (TTBH) provides visionary leadership and effective coordination of the academic programs, personnel, services, and initiatives of assigned instructional areas, which encompass the academic departments of Math, Business, Information Technology, and Engineering, and well as the Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism Institute (HCTI) and the Construction and Applied Technologies Institute (CATI). The AVP/Dean is responsible for ensuring high quality instructional offerings by all departments and works closely with employers and industry representatives to ensure close alignment of program outcomes, career preparation, and internship/apprenticeship opportunities. Reporting directly to the Provost/Vice President of Teaching, Learning, and Student Success, the AVP/Dean serves as a member of the TLSS Leadership Team, the Learning Leadership Council, and the Cabinet. This position must use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
1. Demonstrate a strong commitment to FCC as a student-centered comprehensive community college through diligent service in support of the College mission, vision, goals, objectives, and outcomes.
2. Maintain a climate of open communication, collegiality, and teamwork within the assigned instructional areas and other areas of responsibility.
3. Supervise and provide leadership to all faculty and staff in the assigned instructional areas.
4. Use research and data to inform the continuous improvement of existing academic systems and the development of new initiatives.
5. Oversee the recruitment, review, and screening processes for new full-time and adjunct faculty within the TTBH area, encouraging diversity and ensuring compliance with pertinent College policies and procedures.
6. Collaborate across the college to encourage, promote and facilitate active involvement in faculty/staff professional development and to sustain the on-going support provided to adjunct faculty.
7. Support the Assistant Dean of Assessment and Articulation in transfer articulation initiatives and agreements with four-year colleges and universities to better serve FCC students interested in baccalaureate study.
8. Coordinate and oversee the on-going academic and program assessments for the area, to develop and implement improvement strategies to strengthen programs and improve student outcomes.
9. Collaborate with Learning Support Team personnel in developing and implementing an effective program of college orientation and support for students that will have a positive impact on student engagement, retention and academic success.
10. Cultivate and support external program advisory committees, where appropriate, to help strengthen program areas, ensuring active participation, diversity, and support by external professionals and stakeholders.
11. Ensure compliance with regional (Middle States Association) and program accreditation standards, as well as relevant MHEC regulations, to ensure high academic standards and positive student outcomes, recommending appropriate actions as needed.
12. Oversee the area’s budget planning and development process and manage effectively the approved operating budget for the assigned instructional areas.
13. Oversee the development of academic schedules.
14. Collaborate with the Director for Dual Enrollment and High School Partnerships to provide appropriate dual enrollment courses that support career and college readiness.
15. Serve on relevant committees and teams both within the Teaching, Learning, and Student Success Team, and Collegewide.
16. Pursue and administer grant opportunities as appropriate.
17. Develop and maintain guided pathways infrastructure.
18. Manage and resolve student complaints.
19. Create and maintain strong industry contacts and relationships.
20. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
1. Master’s degree in a discipline represented within the assigned instructional areas [or alternative professional licensure (as appropriate to the field) and/or significant professional experience in a field within the assigned program area
2. Five (5) years in higher education as a faculty member or administrator
3. Two (2) years administrative or leadership experience in a college setting as a dean or department chair
Desired Qualifications
1. Earned doctorate
2. Two (2) years administrative experience in a community college setting
3. Two (2) years experience as a college faculty member in a discipline represented within the assigned instructional areas
4. Experience in college governance, organizational structure, financing and budgetary processes
5. Experience in addressing issues relating to transfer articulation, career preparation, developmental education, prior learning assessment, and education/industry partnerships, to include innovative instructional strategies and online learning
6. Experience administering programs with external accreditation and successfully leading programs through the accreditation process
7. Experience working harmoniously and effectively with community college faculty, staff, administrators, and students; as well as college and university educators, secondary level educators, government and community representatives
Excellent interpersonal skills
