Department Chairperson, Aviation

All applications must be submitted online at http://www.mdc.edu/jobs/
Job Opening ID: 1003113

Job Description:

The Department Chairperson provides academic leadership to the Aviation Department and serves as an integral member of the College and Campus administrative team. The position facilitates learning, quality teaching, scholarships and services. The position provides support and advice in the collective bargaining process and ensures adherence to relevant areas of any collective bargaining agreement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Develops semester course schedules and faculty assignments
•Ensures departmental compliance with SACS accreditation guidelines
•Actively markets aviation programs and establishes effective recruitment strategies to attract students
•Monitors and ensures success with increasing student enrollment, retention, graduation and job placement rates; as well as, resolving student issues
•Oversees records and the reporting system to meet (FAA) requirements for the Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) designation
•Evaluates in adherence to criteria of accrediting and certifying agencies and ensures compliance with FAA requirements

Minimum Requirements:

•Master’s degree in a related field or related discipline and five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in aviation, a relevant business or the transportation industry
•Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of instructional systems development, training methods, techniques and formats
•Knowledge of the requirements of accreditation agencies