"Executive Dean, Baccalaureate Programs"

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Executive Dean, Baccalaureate Programs will be responsible for providing leadership and support in the Office of Academic Affairs as part of the educational environment of Lone Star College and community. Serves as managing officer for bachelor's degree programs, including the educator preparation program (EPP), and Corporate College within Lone Star College, and provides positive leadership regarding academic personnel, curricular, and budgetary decisions that further the academic, programmatic, and scholarly mission of the institution in its service to the community. Such leadership includes the processes of academic personnel policy, participation in budgetary allocations, determination of academic standards and benchmarks, and the acquisition, retention, or release of academic programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Leads baccalaureate programs through planning, development, implementation, student recruiting, and evaluation
2. Builds processes in the department and proactively collaborates with other LSC divisions, VPIs, and Deans to ensure students are effectively served and supported
3. Leads course scheduling focused on student success and completion, development of appropriate admission/application processes in partnership with BSN Executive Director and baccalaureate program chairs and executive directors, and design of interventions/academic support innovations for student persistence to completion
4. Ensures that the department offers programs that allow for student success; this includes benchmarks through data-informed decisions, developing accountability, and ensuring SACSCOC, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Texas Education Agency requirements are met
5. Provides leadership for the marketing of baccalaureate programs, the EPP, and Corporate College
6. Guides the department in keeping up-to-date on the latest trends in instructional methods, technology, online learning, and effective pedagogies for learning and ensures that these trends are built into the long-range plan for the department
7. Regularly analyzes and provides evaluation of instructional areas and services; Fosters a culture of continuous improvement to ensure curriculum, services, and instructional integrity
8. Develops and implements faculty and staff professional growth plans that leverage employee talent to achieve LSC goals; Oversees the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and retention of qualified faculty and staff; Resolves personnel issues and student issues as needed and develops and maintains effective channels of communication
9. Develops budget recommendations and manages budget allocations for effective, efficient, and productive educational programs and support services
10. Attends community functions and serves on various committees
11. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership abilities supportive of a collaborative work team
• Strong commitment to student-centered innovation
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong abilities in curriculum and program development and effectiveness
• Expertise in learning methodologies & assessment, instructional modalities, and evaluation of instructional quality and outcomes
• Ability to organize work around broad organizational goals and processes
• Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude in a demanding environment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree and at least 7 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience must include at least 3 years in a management-level position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree
• Instructional leadership experience at a community college
• Experience overseeing either an Associate or Baccalaureate program

Salary

Hiring salary range is $111,072 - $127,733

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How to Apply

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