Dean-Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center and Undocumented Student Liaison

DEAN – HUMBOLDT PARK VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER and UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT LIAISON
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education. As part of its mission, CCC is committed to providing undocumented students with equitable and inclusive access to available student support services and resources to assist them in achieving their higher educational and career preparation goals.

Wilbur Wright College’s Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center (HPVEC) offers several programs of study including: Associate Degree programs; Adult Education - English as a Second Language (ESL) and GED preparation; basic certificate programs; continuing education classes; and information technology (IT) workshops.

Reporting to the President, the Dean - Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center (HPVEC) provides academic leadership in the development, management, and oversight of credit and non-credit instructional programs. The Dean also manages student services provided at the Center supporting student outreach, admissions, enrollment, and retention; oversees facility support services, including IT, security, maintenance, and facility management operations; and engages in community outreach and relations within the area. The Dean also serves as the college’s Undocumented Student Liaison, working in close collaboration with other designated liaisons and the Coordinator to develop and implement programming with a focus on how to best serve undocumented students, leading to increased enrollment, retention and completion within this population. Performs related duties as required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers and oversees all credit and non-credit programs offered at HPVEC. Works with college administrators to effectively plan and schedule classes at the satellite location.
• Coordinates and directs the evaluation, review, and implementation of innovative curriculum additions and revisions. Reviews course outlines and syllabi and offers feedback and assistance.
• Serves as the primary liaison between college administration and faculty to ensure the integrity of the educational programs, the currency of offerings, and the innovation of appropriate new technologies. Responds to and addresses issues or concerns.
• Provides leadership in improving educational outcomes. Develops vocational, technical, academic, and job placement programs based on job market and educational needs.
• Coordinates work efforts with Adult Education, Student Services, and the Office of the Dean of Instruction at Wright campus to ensure students are referred and connected to needed services (i.e. admissions, enrollment, financial aid, wellness).
• Evaluates full-time and part-time faculty and instructors to ensure continuity of quality classroom instruction. Recommends enhancement, retention, or non-retention. Provides written and verbal feedback on instructional quality according to collective bargaining agreements.
• Participates in the development and implementation of comprehensive orientation programs for full-time and part-time faculty.
• Assists the Vice President and Dean of Instruction in the tenure and post-tenure process.
• Participates in the review and analysis of enrollment data and revising existing or creating new strategies increase enrollment levels.
• Drives recruitment and outreach efforts for the Center, working closely with marketing and communications in implementing outreach events and activities to successfully promote the Center’s academic programs and increase enrollment.
• Leads registration activities at HPVEC for credit, certificate, adult education, and continuing education programs and offerings.
• Develops and maintains on-going relationships with local schools, businesses, community organizations, city administration, elected officials and other partners in support of outreach initiatives and recruitment efforts.
• Writes proposals to obtain funding from state and federal grants, private sector funds, local businesses, and other sources to support specific projects and program initiatives.
• Participates in the development of annual department budgets in collaboration with the Business Office. Monitors expenditures and ensures fiduciary responsibility in the allocation and use of funds.
• Implements procedures for the request, purchase, and maintenance of instructional equipment and supplies; ensures proper inventory control procedures are in place to account for physical property.
• Oversees the Center’s day-to-day operations, addressing and resolving issues and concerns relating to office operations, student and faculty support functions, and facility maintenance functions (i.e. IT, security, maintenance, engineering) to ensure Center operates efficiently.
• Cultivates an organizational culture of ethical behavior, positivity, professionalism, employee empowerment, satisfaction, and productivity.

Undocumented Student Services Liaison

• Coordinates the provision of more focused and enhanced campus resources and services to undocumented students to support their enrollment, retention, and completion.
• Implements strategies to ensure undocumented students receive needed assistance in navigating financial aid challenges and accessing resources, including academic and career counseling, in collaboration with campus staff.
• Partners with college departments to coordinate meaningful and relevant programming focused on resources and support available to undocumented students.
• Participates in reviewing institutional policies and procedures directly affecting undocumented students and provides recommendations to help remove barriers students face while pursuing their educational goals at CCC.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of college websites, resource guides, and informational materials for undocumented student services.
• Reviews college retention, completion, and other data relating to undocumented students and prepares reports.
• Participates in various professional development, training, and other relevant opportunities, including those provided through the Illinois Dream Fund Committee.
• Serves as a member of CCC’s Undocumented Student Roundtable Committee/Advisory Council and other relevant college/district committees.
• Remains current with legislation that may impact CCC’s undocumented students.
• Oversees the operation and activities of Undocumented Student Resource Center.
• Publishes monthly newsletter for college’s undocumented student population.
• Serves as an advisor to the college’s Undocumented Student Organization.
• Coordinates community events and informational sessions.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five to eight years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience, preferably in a community college setting, with experience in planning, budgeting, recruitment, enrollment management, community relations, and/or developing community partnerships.
• Three years teaching experience in a higher education setting.
• Bilingual/bicultural Spanish/English highly desirable.
• Knowledgeable of adult education, career and technical education, higher education accreditation procedures, articulation processes, assessment, and program review.
• Demonstrated ability to create a learning community that fosters student success.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with diverse populations of students with undocumented and mixed immigration backgrounds desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues that impact undocumented and mixed immigration status students desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a technologically integrated environment that fosters innovation within a learning community.
• Demonstrated ability in building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and urban education.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends as needed.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Special Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel between Wilbur Wright College and Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center, as needed.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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