What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants, and Special Projects position at 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:
- Plans, organizes, directs, and implements a comprehensive institutional cycle of assessment and planning results in continuous improvement.
- PlansandcoordinatesaninstitutionalresearchprogramtoensureCollegeeffectiveness 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 thedesignanddisseminationofCollege-adoptedaccountabilitymeasuresand assures coordination of these measures with planning and accrediting activities.
- Administers and directs the College's efforts in securing external funding, provides supervisionandsupporttograntwritersseekingfunding,andassuresaneffective review/evaluation process for all grant applications.
- Supervisescompliancewithallgrantfundingsourcesandmonitorsgrantoperationsand proper expenditure of grant funds.
- CoordinatestheProgramReviewProcessincollaborationwiththeinstructionaldeansto 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.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required. Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
- Priorcommunitycollegeexperienceinadministrativeandleadershiproles required. Teaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated competence with the SACSCOC accreditationand compliance process required.
- 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, commitment to diversity, demonstrated collegiality.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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)
(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
260
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. 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.
Premium amounts:
- Single $ 30
- Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
- Employee Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
- Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
- Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium
- Member $ 50
- Spouse $ 50
Salary : $100,936 - $143,669
