Administrator and Supervisor, School of Business and Industry

Description

SUMMARY DEFINITION

To serve as administrator and supervisor of the School of Business and Industry at the college and at SC@ATEP, including the Summit Restaurant; provide leadership to develop, organize and implement the unit’s goals and objectives; provide leadership to plan, develop, organize, schedule, direct, improve and evaluate the assigned unit’s programs, curriculum and related student support services in consultation with department chairs, faculty and classified staff.

To foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the District; lead by example; actively participate in and support District-wide participatory governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Vice President for Instruction or designee of the President.

Exercises functional and technical supervision over academic, professional, technical and classified staff as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties and responsibilities are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Provide leadership in the administration of the School of Business and Industry at the college and at SC@ATEP, including personnel management, in accordance with laws, regulations, District policy and collective bargaining agreements; direct and evaluate the programs, departments, the auxiliary restaurant, and cosmetology instructional service agreement sites.
• Analyze, interpret and monitor the student success rates of assigned programs and student preparedness and recommend changes as needed.
• Participate in the development of the College's strategic plan, communicating the needs, goals, plans and overall role of areas of assignment.
• Lead, direct and approve the planning, development, organizing, scheduling, direction, performance and evaluation of the curriculum, instructional or student services programs and services of assigned unit.
• Lead assigned unit in planning, program development and performance of the mission and in carrying out the College’s mission, goals and objectives.
• Formulate and develop long and short-range goals and strategic plans, including staffing, facilities, curriculum and educational philosophy; assure consistency of plans with other college and District plans; prepare long-range plans and statements of goals and objectives.
• Communicate with College, District, State, and federal personnel to coordinate instructional needs, programs, services and activities; resolve conflicts and issues and develop new and effective certificate and degree programs; provide leadership in delivery of courses, certificates, and degrees for assigned instructional unit.
• Develop, prepare, submit, administer, monitor and review annual program budgets for assigned unit, including annual budget requests for equipment, supplies and personnel; direct the acquisition, maintenance and use of both instructional and non-instructional equipment; and maintain an equipment-replacement plan; direct the maintenance of adequate records and controls to assure instructional unit expenditures and operations remain within established budget limitations; monitor and approve purchase requisitions and prepare agenda items for Board approval as needed.
• Direct fundraising and financial development for assigned instructional unit; disseminate information about the availability of external funding; communicate with faculty members and administrators regarding grants relevant to their academic field; provide information concerning specific funding sources; coordinate timelines and protocol for grants.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports, records and files regarding instructional unit personnel, facilities, and activities.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel in keeping with the policies of the Board of Trustees and administrative procedures; visit classroom/work sites and observe and evaluate methods and effectiveness.
• Participate in the selection of faculty, classified staff, and temporary professional staff in accordance with District policies and legal requirements.
• Interface with the community and external agencies in all matters of community relations and academic affairs associated with the unit of instruction.
• Organize, attend or chair a variety of administrative and staff meetings related to strategic planning, budget, curriculum, advisory committees and other activities; participate in collegial consultation, participatory governance and appropriate advisory committee meetings and provide in-service and workshops for employees.
• Supervise the planning, organization and arranging of appropriate staff development programs and activities for faculty and staff; orient new employees and direct the implementation of flex time procedures.
• Direct and approve curriculum development; direct the acquisition, maintenance, and use of instructional equipment; and maintain an equipment and technology replacement plan.
• Identify facility needs and help direct planning for the movement, creation or elimination of facilities for programs.
• Promote and coordinate a variety of programs and services and arrange for the development of promotional materials and college publications; manage assigned facilities and approve all assigned facilities usage.
• Attend workshops, professional conferences, and trade shows for program planning and development; serve on a variety of campus, District, community, and State committees; and meet with representatives of business, industry, and local government.
• Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to assigned unit; monitor legislation, new State Education code regulations and other State guidelines to determine instructional program impact.
• Provide leadership and advocacy to enhance innovation and participation in issues related to areas of assignment to ensure student success; communicate the changing expectations, trends and needs of educational preparation effectively to College personnel.
• Assist assigned Vice President in the resolution of student and faculty concerns related to area of assignment.
• Create a positive campus climate that fosters innovation in curriculum development for instruction and services in assigned unit; work with the community, business, industry and other educational institutions to promote assigned unit of instruction; contribute to the development and implementation of a coordinated outreach, marketing and public relations process and plan for assigned instructional programs and services.
• Provide direction for the development of new programs, including contribution to the development or redesign of curriculum, and coordinate program approvals as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively and develop partnerships/agreements with advisory boards, professional associations, K-12 and transfer institutions, business and industry; cultivate and promote positive and substantive relationships with local business and industry; serve as a leader of/and advocate for the College within the business community.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the District's mission and philosophy.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in a discipline taught at a community college. An earned doctorate from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Experience:

At least three years of successful faculty experience reasonably related to the assignment and one year of formal training, internship, leadership, or administrative/supervisory experience reasonably related to the assignment.

Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within an educational environment.

Desirable Experience:

Administrative leadership experience in the development, organization, and management of two or more instructional programs, including at least one program area related to this assignment. Experience with managing an off-site campus, culinary program with an auxiliary restaurant and/or apprenticeship programs.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment: Standard office setting...

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Supplemental Information

Range 22 of the District Management Team Salary Schedule

Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (evening and weekends as needed)

Hours per Week: 40

Months per Year 12