"Technical Program Director"

Job Summary

Reporting to the Dean, the Technical Program Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate systems to ensure effective operation, compliance, and student success outcomes for the assigned program located at various Tarrant County College (TCC) locations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the program
• Ensures student progression to and achievement of key competencies
• Develops, evaluates, and revises the curriculum to ensure alignment with industry standards and accreditation requirements
• Ensures continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program
• Coordinates and schedules class offerings and provides student support services
• Assesses, plans, and manages program facilities and resources
• Coordinates and participates in the development and implementation of strategic plans, student learning outcomes assessment, program reviews, and curriculum revisions
• Recommends teaching loads and supplemental responsibilities according to institutional policies; coordinates schedules
• Serves as a liaison with advisory partners, playing an active role in securing internship agreements and sites for student training
• Develops and implements strategies to ensure success of grants among all stakeholders
• Facilitates the grant funding process and serves as a liaison between college personnel and funding stakeholders
• Ensures continuous assessment of district needs for new expanded or upgraded facilities; ensures the effective management of utilized facilities; ensures compliance with governing agencies and grant funding guidelines
• Ensures compliance with all accreditation standards and institutional policies
• Coordinates compliance, reporting, and implementation of grant funding
• Provides division support for the assigned program and support staff

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 work site
• 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 Dean

*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
• Three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year's working experience performing the essential performance requirements in a higher education environment
• At least one (1) year's working experience with any of the TCC workforce programs
• At least one (1) year's working experience with employment offices or workforce placement programs
• At least two (2) year's working experience as part of a film crew in lighting, camera, sound, costumes, make-up, set building or related field within the film industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of higher education policies, principles, trends, and organizations
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Skilled in oral, electronic, and written communications
• Skilled using electronic applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to perform self-assessments

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives 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 25 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 representatives 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.