Associate Dean, Manufacturing, Welding, & Electronics - FT

Under the general direction and supervision of the Vice President of Instruction and the Division Dean, the Associate Dean for the Milford & Lincoln Campuses will supervise and evaluate faculty and staff. The responsibilities of this position also include assisting in the recruitment and hiring of adjunct and full-time faculty and assisting in administrative duties such as managing program budgets, marketing programs, enrollment management, and providing leadership to faculty. Normal work hours for this full-time regular position are scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Southeast Community College offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including, but not limited to medical/dental insurance, 403(b) retirement with College matching contribution, vision insurance, flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement. Southeast Community College also offers extensive leave plans. In addition, Southeast Community College makes available to all full-time employees the use of "Ben Dollars" (cash-in-lieu potential for certain coverage levels) to cover medical and dental premiums.

Essential Functions

Supervise Faculty/Non-instructional staff

• Work with program chairs to locate, hire, and support adjunct faculty.
• Coach/mentor faculty and staff.
• Conduct classroom and online observation and evaluation.
• Complete faculty appraisals.
• Work with faculty to develop and carry out plans of improvement as needed.
• Evaluate teaching and learning technology.
• Develop schedules for faculty showing all required contact hours.
• Follow-up with student concerns.
• Review/monitor student course evaluations.
• Assist with adjunct faculty orientation.
• Identify needs for and support faculty professional development.
• Determine training needs using faculty/Program Chair input.

Program Management

• Monitor course demand.
• Evaluate Program Progress.
• Develop program marketing materials in conjunction with Public Information and Marketing.
• Assist in hiring and recruitment of full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Review What Do You Think? Student evaluations and follow-up on concerns.
• Assist in developing and management of annual program budgets to ensure compliance with College fiscal policy and procedures.
• Assist with Program Review as Required by CCPE.
• Assist in the revision of course curriculum utilizing DACUM recommendations.
• Assist the Division Dean with the completion of Master Course Forms/College Catalogs.
• Identify and research potential grants and/or programming funding opportunities.
• Establish Industry/Education Partnerships and perform community/business/university outreach.
• Utilize Workforce Leadership Team input.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with all College divisions and at all campus and learning center locations.
• Assist program with new student program orientation.
• Provide guidance to programs organizing recruiting efforts, discovery days, career fairs, and tours.
• Assist with compiling Assessment Plans/Reports.

Strategic Planning

• Update Regional Accreditation Requirements and Reports.
• Work with the Dean and Program Chair to assist in the development of program Strategic Objectives and Strategies.
• Complete Strategic Planning Annual Results Reports.
• Work with faculty and staff to execute/implement planned strategies.
• Monitor Enrollment Management Strategies in cooperation with the Dean of Student Enrollment Management.

Professional Development

• Support/Promote Faculty Professional Development.
• Evaluate and determine training/development needs with faculty input.
• Participate in Division, Program, College Meetings, and Committees.
• Work with Deans and other Associate Deans across divisions on the development and implementation of various initiatives focused on faculty evaluation, support, and professional development.
• Increase and improve knowledge of pedagogy, leadership, etc. through supplemental sources such as in-service activities, conferences, workshops, technical updates, and personal self-study.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervising Dean and/or VP of instruction.

Promote/Support Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access

• Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences.
• Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment.
• Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community.
• Promote and support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Marginal Functions

• Provide information and data that will assist in the preparation of the budget, course scheduling, and other required reports.
• Participate in projects and teams that enhance the College's overall operation.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required.
• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of program planning, management, and faculty supervision.
• Understanding and appreciation of the Community College Mission.
• Ability/skill to relate to colleagues, staff, students, and supervisors of diverse backgrounds in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, writing, measurements, mathematics, and oral communication.
• Ability to read, interpret, comprehend, and enforce College Policy.
• Knowledge and experience using basic computer skills and software including; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and a willingness to learn computer-aided instructional software, (Colleague, Informer, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience in utilizing technology for online or hybrid courses, and learning management systems for course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of and experience in course delivery utilizing a student-engaged environment.
• Ability to devise/utilize appropriate evaluation methods for instruction.
• Ability to relate to and collaborate with administration, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to supervise personnel from diverse backgrounds in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move objects of at least 50 pounds in the performance of their duties.
• Ability to safely work in an environment where there is the potential for possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or fluids.
• Ability to use effective problem-solving techniques with faculty and staff.
• Demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing, in person, and on the phone.
• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, or another academic discipline.
• Two (2) years of work experience with program planning, management, and personnel supervision.
• Three (3) years' work experience teaching or training.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education, or another academic discipline with an emphasis in Education Administration.
• Five (5) years of teaching experience at the Post-Secondary level.
• Supervisory experience at the Post-Secondary level.
• Teaching experience in online, hybrid format, flipped classroom, and progressive experience in utilizing technology in curriculum development and delivery.
• Experience with enrollment management, program marketing, and working with Institutional Research.
• Knowledge of Competency Based Education.

Salary

$72,108

Southeast Community College makes available to all full-time employees the use of "Ben Dollars" (cash-in-lieu potential for certain coverage levels) to cover medical and dental premiums.