Director of Silas Craft Collegians Program

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

The Director of the Silas Craft Collegians Program is responsible for the program's overall direction and management, encompassing academic programs and services, staff supervision, budget and finance, and student and constituent relations. The director collaborates with faculty, staff, and community leaders and organizations in support of the Craft program and its students, and works with the HCC Educational Foundation to cultivate resources for the program's growth and success. The director also chairs the program's Advisory Committee and provides collaboration and support to faculty who teach, tutor, and mentor Craft students. The director assumes responsibility for the collection and analysis of data to assess program quality and institutional impact. In addition, the director instructs Craft student development seminars each semester.

This position requires an experienced educational leader with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of students, faculty, staff, and community partners. The successful candidate must possess current knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in academic advising, student development, and retention and success initiatives for diverse populations, as well as the ability to translate this knowledge into strategic directions for the Craft program in collaboration with college leadership.

WORK PERFORMED

* Lead staff in the periodic review of program quality and impact, and direct ongoing strategic planning efforts to enhance existing activities and pilot new initiatives.
* Oversee the day-to-day management of all programs and services and serve as the first line of institutional response to Craft program students and other constituencies.
* Collaborate with the Office of Admissions and Advising on recruitment efforts in the local community, and manage the selection process for each incoming class of Craft Collegians.
* Collaborate with the HCC Educational Foundation on external donor relations and fundraising.
* Represent the Silas Craft Collegians program regularly before internal and external constituencies, including governing boards, school system officials, and community groups.
* Chair the Craft program Advisory Committee and ensure that it maintains membership representative of all primary program constituencies.
* Collaborate with program leaders in the Student Services functional area to design, promote, and implement services and activities and ensure their alignment with other campus initiatives.
* Ensure the implementation of comprehensive procedures for supporting and monitoring student progress in the program, and oversee the modification of these processes as necessary.
* Oversee academic warning, probation, and dismissal processes.
* Direct selection, award, and tracking processes for student scholarships.
* Lead ongoing efforts to gather data and assess the impact and success of all programs. Oversee responses to periodic data requests from college leadership.
* Develop and regularly review policies and administrative procedures for all programs in order to ensure optimal levels of efficiency, transparency, and risk management. * Draft and regularly update policy and procedure manuals, handbooks, and associated forms.
* Develop and manage the program budget and assume ultimate responsibility for the status of all Craft cost centers.
* Train, supervise, and support the professional development of the Silas Craft Collegians Program staff.

* Master's degree in a related field required. Doctoral degree will be an asset.
* At least three years of experience in higher education instruction, advising, and/or student programming. Prior community college experience preferred.
* Experience working with diverse student populations, and demonstrated knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in retention and success initiatives aimed at closing opportunity gaps and pursuing institutional equity.
* Experience with program evaluation in the higher education and/or non-profit sector.
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively on behalf of the Craft program before a range of internal and external constituencies.

ADDITIOINAL REQUIREMENTS

* The successful candidate must possess high-level analytical, communications, and organizational skills as well as the ability to build and sustain positive partnerships with a wide range of constituencies.
* Excellent organizational, planning, administrative, and decision-making skills.
* Ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure and to solve problems creatively and resourcefully with minimal supervision.
* Operational knowledge of computer software including MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and database software
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
* Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

All employees must comply with college's COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirement, regardless of telework status. In instances where employees fail to comply, supervisors will be notified, as failure to comply is a violation of the employee code of conduct. Progressive disciplinary action will be taken, including verbal and written warnings, and up to and including suspension and termination.

Hours Per Week: 37.5
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required in response to program needs.
Compensation: $75,992 plus excellent medical & dental, tuition reimbursement and paid leave
Grade: 18
FLSA Status: Exempt
Close Date: April 25, 2022
Best Consideration: April 25, 2022

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible to work at HCC to include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or be willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position as HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible to work at HCC to include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please submit the following:

• Completed Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full)
• Resume
• A detailed cover letter addressing how your prior experience aligns with the requirements of the position

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