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Location : Alvin Community College – Main Campus/Online
Job Type: Full-time (Staff)
Job Number: FY2324-093
Division: Academic Affairs/Instruction
Department: Arts & Sciences
Opening Date: 10/02/2023
Job Summary
Minimum Salary $ 89,341.51
Salary offer commensurate with education and related work experience.
This is a Full-Time Administrative position. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. The salary will depend upon the directly related years of work experience.
APPLICATION STATUS
Your application status will be updated throughout the review process.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends. May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland.
Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. “equivalency.” All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information ().
Alvin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran’s status.
Essential Duties
The Dean provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation, operation, supervision, and evaluation of assigned programs and departments.
- Provides instructional and administrative leadership for all activities, programs, and personnel of assigned departments and the departmental and college-wide student success initiatives.
- Supervises, mentors and evaluates all assigned staff and full-time faculty, including Department Chairs or Directors. Oversees Directors and Department chairs in hiring, supervision and evaluation of adjunct faculty.
- Assesses instructional effectiveness and plans for continued improvement.
- Develops, implements and manages the budget for assigned departments and presents the annual budget to the Executive Leadership Team.
- Develops new programs, evaluates, and revises existing programs. Appoints program advisory committees and attends meetings.
- Provides leadership for, and ensures review of, full-time and adjunct faculty teaching loads in compliance with Board policy and administrative procedures.
- Oversees class schedules and faculty assignments to ensure student success.
- Approves all full time and adjunct payroll compensation for assigned departments.
- Recruits employees in collaboration with HR, chairs screening committees for the selection of full-time staff and makes recommendations to the President for final hiring decisions as appropriate.
- Participates as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team.
- Provides assistance to the Vice President of Instruction to ensure program compliance with SACSCOC, THEBC guidelines, and other accrediting guidelines.
- Represents the College at meetings and events as designated by the Vice President of Instruction.
- Coordinates dual enrollment courses with area high schools in collaboration with the Dual Enrollment Program Coordinator and collaborates with area high schools in curriculum alignment and high school to college transactions.
- Coordinates with the Dean of College Access and Partnerships regarding pathways, prior learning assessments, and articulation agreements.
- Develops, maintains and provides various reports to the Vice President of Instruction for assigned instructional departments.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Dean, Arts and Sciences 2 - Coordinates discussions, meetings with, and prepares reports for accrediting agencies and external organizations.
- Coordinates with Texas Department of Criminal Justice Technical (TDCJ) Liaison regarding instructional issues at the units.
- Works with faculty, Vice President of Student Services, and others to resolve student issues.
- Facilitates communication among all departments within the college.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Three (3) years of administrative experience in an educational, governmental, or business/industry setting
- Three (3) years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of and proficiency with the American Association of Community Colleges’ Manager Level Competencies for Community College Leaders: 1) Institutional and Cultural Awareness, 2) Governance, Local, State and Federal Policy, 3) Student Success, 4) Leadership, 5) Institutional Transformation, 6) Fiscal Planning and Resource Development, 7) Advocacy, 8) Partnership and Collaboration, and 9) Communication.
- Extensive experience in outcomes assessments required by state and regional accreditation with a focus on core curriculum assessment
- Experience and proven skills in leadership, strategic planning, program and/or curriculum design and development, budget development and management, personnel hiring and evaluations, interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Preferences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Welcome to Alvin, Texas! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.
The College
Alvin Community College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.
Alvin Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.
Vision Statement
“Alvin Community College will provide high-quality academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities that promote student success, enhance quality of life and support economic development.”
Mission Statement
“Alvin Community College exists to improve the lives of its students and community by providing affordable, accessible, inclusive, high quality and innovative academic, technical and cultural educational opportunities for the diverse communities it serves.”
Benefits
Alvin Community College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more.
Please view our for more information and eligibility requirements.
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I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents all match and provide the same and consistent information.
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I acknowledge I have uploaded a copy of ALL my transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.
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Do you have a Master’s degree from an regionally accredited college or university?
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Do you have at least three years of administrative experience in an educational, governmental, or business/industry setting?
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Do you have three years teaching experience at the post-secondary level?
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Do you have knowledge of and proficiency with the American Association of Community Colleges’ Manager Level Competencies for Community College Leaders: 1) Institutional and Cultural Awareness, 2) Governance, Local, State and Federal Policy, 3) Student Success, 4) Leadership, 5) Institutional Transformation, 6) Fiscal Planning and Resource Development, 7) Advocacy, 8) Partnership and Collaboration, and 9) Communication?
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Do you have extensive experience in outcomes assessments required by state and regional accreditation with a focus on core curriculum assessment?
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Do you have experience and proven skills in leadership, strategic planning, program and/or curriculum design and development, budget development and management, personnel hiring and evaluations, interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution?
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