Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Special Projects

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

¨ Earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required. Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution preferred.

¨ Prior community college experience in administrative and leadership roles required. Teaching experience preferred.

¨ Knowledge of and demonstrated competence with the SACSCOC accreditation and compliance process required.

¨ Demonstrated knowledge and experience in data management, statistical ana lysis, and generation of outcomes reports for various audiences.

¨ Knowledge of Federal/State/Local grant guidelines and budget management.

¨ Understanding of the community college mission, commitment to diversity, demonstrated collegiality.

PERFORMACE ELEMENTS:

¨ Plans, organizes, directs, and implements a comprehensive institutional cycle of assessment and planning results in continuous improvement.

¨ Plans and coordinates an institutional research program to ensure College effectiveness and dissemination of data to support the development and improvement of all programs/services.

¨ Serves as the SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison.

¨ Accountable for ensuring SACSCOC compliance and specialty/program accreditation compliance throughout the College.

¨ Manages College committees, ensures fair and objective representation of all College stakeholders, and dissemination of committee guidelines, responsibilities, and results.

¨ Conducts research studies and generates reports as required by the Alabama Community College System and the US Department of Education including, but not limited to, IPEDS Reports, Athletic Disclosures, Gainful Employment, and Student Right-to-Know Reports.

¨ Conducts needs assessments, College or program surveys, faculty surveys, and other research studies to support institutional planning, evaluation, reporting, and sound decision-making for College operations and budgeting.

¨ Oversees the design and dissemination of College-adopted accountability measures and assures coordination of these measures with planning and accrediting activities.

¨ Administers and directs the College's efforts in securing external funding, provides supervision and support to grant writers seeking funding, and assures an effective review/evaluation process for all grant applications.

¨ Supervises compliance with all grant funding sources and monitors grant operations and proper expenditure of grant funds.

¨ Coordinates the Program Review Process in collaboration with the instructional deans to ensure results that lead to continuous improvement.

¨ Develops and/or revises institutional policies related to institutional effectiveness, external grant funding, and special projects.

¨ Conducts special projects at the direction of the president and vice presidents.

¨ Supervises various positions that fall within the area of responsibility.

¨ Performs other duties as assigned.

¨ Adheres to all policies and procedures of the Alabama Community College System, the College, and SACSCOC.

¨ Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.

The intent of this job 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.

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:

February 2025

SALARY:

Salary Schedule B-$100,936-$143,669, based on verified education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

January 17, 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: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents

(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.
When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.
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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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,936.00 - $143,669.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Gadsden, AL 35903: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,936 - $143,669