"Executive Director, Curriculum and Instructional Services"

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides leadership and oversight of planning, management, evaluation, and allocation of resources for the Districts Curriculum Office, Institutional Effectiveness, PLA, faculty credentialing and workload. Provides support for the training and instructional support for curriculum development, program review and program assessment of student learning outcomes for quality assurance of all programs. Oversees and provides direction to all staff to ensure efficient operations, accurate reporting, and clear communication. Provide visionary leadership for instructional support services and compliance initiatives for the District.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan – Embracing Houstons Future – with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide leadership for all instructional programs in the development, implementation and maintenance of college curriculum matters in conformance with HCC, state, federal, and accreditation policies and procedures. Includes oversight of third-party accreditations for all programs.

Provide leadership and development of a comprehensive instructional assessment program to support HCCs mission, accreditation, and strategic initiatives.

Provide leadership for the assurance of instructional quality related to faculty credentialing in conformance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SASCOC) standards and faculty workloads in conformance with HCC policies and procedures.

Provide leadership in the development and execution of a centralized feedback program through graduate and employer surveys to identify educational needs and workforce curriculum development for program improvement.

Ensure the appropriate standards, principles, and rules of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Texas higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) are addressed.

Stay abreast of state and national developments in instructional innovations to ensure HCC maintains a leadership position nationwide.

Manage the development and maintenance of all appropriate and/or related contractual relationships.

Promote college efforts to develop relationships with external organizations in support of the Division of Instructional Services, curriculum, faculty credentialing and workload, instructional assessment, quality of instruction, prior learning assessment and institutional effectiveness.

Collaborate with the Instructional Services Vice Chancellor to lead the college in strategic planning and institutional effectiveness processes for academic instruction. Develop strategic partnerships on behalf of the college to enhance the colleges abilities to meet student, faculty, and administration needs in the areas of technology, training, and learning methodologies.

Provide administrative leadership in the following areas:

• Curriculum
• Instructional Assessment
• Prior Learning Assessment
• Institutional Effectiveness
• Faculty Credentialing
• Faculty Workload

Demonstrate commitment to collaborative decision-making, results-based management, continuous improvement, and student/customer services in an environment conducive to teamwork and mutual support.

Assist as part of a team developing and maintaining international community college initiatives.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Masters degree in Community College Leadership or in Curriculum and Instruction academic field, or related discipline required
• Doctorate preferred
• 8 years combined management experience in administration, academic affairs, program and curriculum development, teaching, instructional assessment, accreditation, special learning initiatives and departmental budgets in a community college/multi-college setting required; including 5 years supervision experience

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Budget Management

Competencies

• Acting as a Champion for Change
• Thinking like an Entrepreneur
• Driving for Results
• Leveraging Opportunities
• Setting a Strategic Vision
• Attracting & Developing Talent
• Inspiring & Motivating Others
• Acting Strategically
• Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals
• Managing Resources

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the countrys largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York Citys 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

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