"Director of Academic Affairs"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Director of Academic Affairs assists the Vice President and campus Deans, in collaboration with the Coordinators, to support academic operations, strategic academic planning, and implementation of student success and completion initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Facilitates the implementation of Campus and District-wide strategic initiatives
• Supports the planning, development, and delivery of distance learning programs and courses, including online and blended learning and accelerated/adult learning
• Supports the coordination of online and hybrid/blended and accelerated/adult education activities of the divisional dean, assistant deans, and faculty
• Provides ongoing data support to the Academic Affairs division for issues related to completion, persistence, retention, and student success and learning
• Advises the Vice President of Academic Affairs on trends and strategic initiatives related to Academic Affairs
• Develops, analyzes, and presents reports related to enrollment trends and room utilization
• Assists the Campus Deans with the development and optimization of the course schedule and room utilization
• Engages faculty and staff in curriculum development and professional development to maintain and expand excellence
• Works with the Vice President, divisional deans, department chairs, and other campus personnel to identify new programs and services
• Collaborates with campus Deans and Department Chairs to build and coordinate the campus dual credit and ECHS schedule with participating service area high schools
• Assists with projects pertaining to dual credit and early college high school programs
• Assists in the administration of student evaluations
• Collaborates with the District Office of Academic Affairs for posting of results from student evaluations
• Assists with, provides support for, and makes referrals to the appropriate Vice President on student issues
• Acts as liaison to the JCC on behalf of the Vice President of Academic Affairs
• Advises the Vice President of Academic Affairs on procedures related to college policies
• May provide evening and weekend administrative support, as needed
• Service Excellence
• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Supervision
• Works under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs
• *Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
• The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree

Two (2) years of experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements in education or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate

At least three (3) years supervisory experience as an academic department chair or higher in a higher education setting

At least three (3) years working experience directly with accreditation and compliance standards and leading strategic enrollment management initiatives in a college environment

At least three (3) years working experience in project management, including the development and implementation of professional development programs and/or student success initiatives

At least two (2) years working experience in grant acquisition, writing, and/or management

At least three (3) years working experience developing or leading Career and Technical Education (CTE) or workforce development programs

At least two (2) years working experience administering or supporting health science and nursing programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of higher education policies, principles, trends, and organizations

Knowledge of learning technologies and curriculum design

Skilled in using computer applications, Power BI and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables

Skilled in the analysis and reengineering of systems, processes, and procedures

Skilled in leadership methods that promote dedication, creativity, innovation, and growth

Ability to extract data from multiple systems and design reports that facilitate decision making

Ability to analyze and evaluate outcomes and effectiveness of projects/programs

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment with strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and spoken communication skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.