Dean, College Of Computer & IT

Position Description

Compensation: $107,009.85 - $129,749.44

St. Petersburg College is in search of a new Dean for the College of Computer and Information Technology. Located on the West Central coast of Florida, St. Petersburg College is part of the Florida State College System serving over 40,000 students each year at learning sites throughout Pinellas County and online. SPC boasts one of the largest online programs in the country and ranks as one of the Best Overall Online Bachelor's Programs, and Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans by U.S. News and World Reports. With degrees and certificates in cloud computing, computer programming, cybersecurity, computer networking, web development, and technology management, SPC offers credentials that prepare students for the best technology jobs.

The College works closely with industry partners to offer students the most relevant and up-to-date curriculum and learning experiences, in addition to guided pathway partnerships with the University of South Florida, Florida A&M University, New College of Florida, the University of Central Florida, and others. SPC is designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense for Two-Year Education (CAE-2Y). This achievement from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) validates the program's rigor and viability to promote higher education and develop a high-quality workforce with expertise in cyber defense.

Serving our community is a core value at St. Petersburg College. We are passionate about building and sustaining a working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every team member enriches the college by representing various ways to understand and engage with the world, identifying challenges, and discovering, designing, and delivering solutions.

If you are a visionary leader passionate about technology and higher education, this is the perfect opportunity for you. At St. Petersburg College, we offer a competitive benefits package that is 46% of the salary, including generous time off, comprehensive healthcare benefits, participation in the Florida State Retirement System, and free college tuition for eligible employees, spouses, and eligible children. But it's not just about the job-it's about life balance. Imagine living and working in a place where others vacation. The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of "The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2022", offers a vibrant arts community, a wealth of outdoor and sporting experiences, and some of America's best beaches. It's a healthy, sunny destination that can be your everyday living.

Formal Application review will begin on July 15, 2024

Position Summary:

Directly accountable for the College of Computer and Information Technology (CCIT) certificate, associate and bachelor degree programs, including providing leadership for the faculty and staff across the institution, developing collaborative relationships and participative programs with industries, implementing, monitoring, and executing quality student/academic programs.

Typical Essential Duties

• Uses administrative, management and problem-solving skills to keep CCIT a recognized leader in developing technically proficient students in all technology disciplines in the Tampa Bay region and beyond;

• Possesses and maintains a broad knowledge of the IT field;

• Fosters a climate of academic excellence. Provides innovative methods in the development and growth of CCIT programs through the coordination of a strong, committed Advisory Committee made up of local business leaders in the technology field;

• Promotes quality education in multiple delivery methods that may include online, live online, face-to-face, and blended formats;

• Provides leadership, development opportunities and support to secure and maintain accreditation by appropriate state, regional and national entities that include industry certifications in the technology field;

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with external business and appropriate community organizations in support of programmatic goals;

• Recruits faculty who are content experts;

• Builds consensus and fosters cooperation among and across all technology disciplines;

• Proactively handles issues among students, faculty and administration;

• Identifies and develops employment opportunities through internships, apprenticeships, Technology Communities, and fosters student placement;

• Promotes a student-centered environment, which emphasizes shared teaching and learning;

• Maintains a feedback mechanism to monitor and continually improve the programs through end-of-program assessment tools;

• Pursues and promotes funding opportunities to provide resources to support the technology programs;

• Represents the academic vision of CCIT to the community at large;

• Reviews and updates a continuous program improvement cycle.

This is the fifth of six levels in the Academic Management series. The classification is responsible for directing the activities of multiple programs or College-wide functions. Incumbents will be responsible for developing the strategic direction of assigned areas, interpreting the broadly defined goals, developing and managing a budget, and providing managerial direction to employees.

Requirements:

Education:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field required. Doctorate preferred.

Experience:

Five years (5) of management experience in CCIT-related disciplines. A distinguished record of teaching and service in a college or university or senior-level management experience in industry. A demonstrated strong commitment to enhancing and serving the whole community and building a culturally competent teaching and learning community. Publications and recognitions in professional societies and in the field of work; demonstrated success in acquiring external funding and developing community relationships. Knowledge and/or background in regional and programmatic accreditation. Experience in management in a professional environment, including planning, budgeting, team building, problem solving, and project management. Proven record of professional accomplishments and effective leadership.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

• Data gathering and analysis;

• Managerial principles;

• Advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;

• Higher education institutional operations, structures, policies, and practices;

• Budgeting principles;

• Strategic planning principles;

• Public relations principles and practices;

• Community agencies and resources;

• Financial management principles;

• Research methods;

• Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;

• Policy and procedure development practices;

• Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

• Ability to drive growth in enrollment and programs in technology areas;

• Ability to manage a team across a multi-campus college, where in-district travel is required;

• Ability to teach at baccalaureate level in the technology areas;

• Prioritizing and assigning work;

• Preparing and analyzing a variety of reports;

• Making program decisions based on financial considerations;

• Adapting to rapidly changing environments;

• Conducting research, evaluating findings, and making recommendations based on findings;

• Evaluating statistical data, ensuring data sufficiency;

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;

• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;

• Implementing public relations initiatives;

• Managing budgets;

• Developing long-term strategic plans;

• Mediating conflict and resolving issues for employees and students;

• Collaborating with internal departments and external agencies;

• Using a computer and related software applications;

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• 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. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Potential Frequency

Directs staff (administrative specialists, adjuncts, and faculty) to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Daily

20%

Prepares and administers budgets; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures; identifies and pursues alternative funding sources; allocates funds across academic functions.

Daily

10%

Directs the implementation of activities and operations for multiple academic departments or programs, which includes: designing, developing, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, student retention, strategic planning, processes, policies, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings.

Daily

20%

Guides curricular directions and reform; develops academic assessment strategies; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; ensures alignment with the overall mission and goals of the College.

Daily

10%

Coordinates activities between multiple service areas and works to integrate and coordinate service areas.

Daily

10%

Serves as a liaison between assigned academic departments or programs, external agencies, and the College, which includes students, staff, faculty, and administration; represents the department, College, and/or program at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events; establishes and maintains positive collaborative relationships with community groups and establishments.

Daily

10%

Directs and participates in the preparation, review, interpretation, and analysis of various complex and multi-faceted information, data, forms, schedules, calendars, surveys, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings.

Daily

20%

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required