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FT Dean of Business and Technology

Employer
Cochise College
Location
Arizona, United States
Salary
$91,541.00 - $104,356.00
Date posted
May 2, 2022

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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Deans
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time

This position is Open Until Filled with priority given to applications received by 6/2/2022 4pm MST.

 

Position Summary: The Dean of Business and Technology is responsible for providing district wide leadership, supervision, guidance and direction for instructional and student development programs, courses, services, faculty and staff to the departments in the business and technology division and for planning and implementing district wide educational programs and services aligned with the goals of the college mission.

 

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

 

Provides leadership, oversight and supervision for all general education and transfer education programs offered through the Business and Technology division; represents the college at meetings and conferences and with industry partners in areas related to the divisions’ programs of study

 

Provides leadership for ensuring quality in all aspects of the college’s instructional and student and staff development programs; engages faculty and staff participation in support of district-wide educational priorities; assists with the preparation of program needs analyses designed to identify unmet community needs and to recommend new initiatives designed to serve the educational needs of Cochise County citizens and prepare students as lifelong learners; recommends initiatives and provides oversight of college efforts designed to strengthen the college’s relationships with community-based organizations and other external entities

 

Plans, develops, evaluates and implements district wide educational programs and services to align with the goals of a learning college; develops and oversees campus instructional and student development budgets, class schedules, classroom and facilities utilization and coordinates programs and services with other campus personnel

 

Performs other related duties as assigned

 

General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education

Five years college-level teaching or instructional management experience

 

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Commitment to the community college mission

High level of personal integrity and professionalism

Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures

Knowledge of management practices and principles

Knowledge of current community education theory and practice

Knowledge of instructional programming for academic extended education programs

Knowledge of strategic planning and implementation

Knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring and administration

Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques

Knowledge of technological applications in areas of supervision

Skill in supervisory practices and techniques

Skill preparing, monitoring and maintaining budgets

Skill solving difficult problems

Skill analyzing data and making appropriate recommendations

Skill acting as a community liaison, locally and internationally

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner

Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations

Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail

Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment

Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information

Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public

Ability to foster district-wide partnerships to promote educational quality

Ability to work within an open and team environment using collaborative approaches

Ability to focus faculty and staff toward student learning

Ability to motivate and inspire faculty and staff across campuses

Ability to work effectively within a diverse, multi-cultural setting serving a multi-campus environment

Ability to commit to establishing, maintaining and assessing collaborative educational and service programs

Ability to foster creative community and cultural programming

 

Work Environment: Work is primarily performed under limited supervision in an office setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work may be required.

 

Physical Requirements: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

 

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

 

Mental Application:  Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important

 

Reports to Executive Vice President for Academics

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