"Dean for School of Computing & Applied Technologies"

Job Description

Category: Other
Department: Academic Affairs
Locations: Worcester, MA
Posted:
Closes:
Type: Full Time
Position ID: 193803

General Statement

The Dean for the School of Computing & Applied Technologies will provide leadership to:

• Foster innovative & entrepreneurial mindset for program ideation, design and delivery.
• Align academic offerings with regional labor market needs, expand partnerships with business and industry regionally and nationally, and foster innovation in teaching, training, and experiential learning.
• Support workforce development, direct-to-work and university transfer goals.
• Lead and manage programs and disciplines within the School (curriculum and program development, academic assessment/learning outcomes and program review) and effective management of the master-schedule.
• Hire, develop and evaluate all faculty and staff including adjunct faculty.
• Develop resources, provide budget oversight and oversee procurement inc. grant management.

School's Areas of Study currently include the following: Applied Technologies , Computer & Information Technology and Installation, Maintenance & Repair Technologies.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Supervision Exercised:

All professional and classified staff assigned to the School.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as educational leader and administrative officer to promote/support exceptional teaching & learning and create/support a student-centered environment.
• Develop and maintain contact with appropriate professional, research, industry and community organizations to develop an academic culture that is entrepreneurial, responsive and innovative.
• Provide leadership, direction, and feedback to faculty to achieve industry-aligned and responsive programs and learning outcomes.
• Cultivate an educational environment that sets high standards and is respectful and supportive of students, full-time and adjunct faculty, and staff members.
• Actively support the teaching and learning process; practice honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; strive to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.
• Work in collaboration with QCC's Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education to co-design and implement short term workforce training or customized corporate training.
• Hire, orient, and evaluate full and part-time faculty and staff in the school.
• Coordinate with other academic deans in development of semester/session course schedule.
• Administer collective bargaining agreements.
• Develop and administer the divisional budgets.
• Guide, direct and support faculty through the assessment of learning outcomes, Academic Program Review, accreditation efforts and other quality/assessment efforts as required.
• Lead student success initiatives including enrollment & retention, academic support, and non-credit to credit articulations.
• Guide faculty to integrate appropriate teaching & learning reforms and technology into the curriculum to ensure relevant programming and program delivery models.
• Guide faculty to integrate appropriate technology into the curriculum to ensure state-of-the-art programs, including distance learning.
• Prepare academic information for a variety of publications and public relations.
• Participate in development of grant proposals and other sources of funding to support outreach and enhanced programming.
• In partnership with the Program Coordinators strengthen, expand and co-facilitate program advisory boards (membership, agenda, and minutes, monitoring activities).
• Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. Respect all perspectives to advance a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.
• Embrace the ideals of access and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
• Implement/support/promote College policies and practices in-regard to equal opportunity and affirmative action.
• Provide flexible, responsive and quality service to students, community, or staff
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in relevant discipline; OR Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of progressive leadership and management experience in a related industry.
• Secondary/post-secondary teaching or adult professional training experience

Preferred Qualifications (in any combination):

• Terminal degree in a discipline within the division.
• Record of academic innovation, inc. effective integration of emerging technologies such as AI.
• Demonstrated commitment to the community college mission and shared governance.
• Experience with program development, review, accreditation, and outcomes assessment in technical/occupational education.
• Success in fostering enrollment, retention, and completion through innovative initiatives.
• Evidence of effective collaboration with faculty, advisory committees, and workforce partners.
• Experience in faculty recruitment, development, and advocacy.
• Proven ability in resource development, grant management, and budget oversight.
• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing in a collective bargaining environment.

Application Details

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