TITLE: Associate Dean

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Emerging Technologies (EET)

SECURITY SENSITIVE: Yes

JOB TITLE CODE: 0435

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

FUNCTION: To assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the programs and processes of all programs and disciplines within the Engineering and Emerging Technologies Division; provide leadership for the faculty, staff, and students in the division; and assist the Executive Director/Dean to provide effective daily administration of the division’s policies and programs. Teach half to three-quarter load depending on student enrollment.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director/Dean, Engineering and Emerging Technologies Division

SUPERVISES: Associate faculty within assigned disciplines and assigned support staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Job Functions:

1) Assist in planning, coordinating and evaluating the instructional programs and processes for the division to meet industry needs.

2) Participate in the selection of full-time faculty and make hiring recommendations for associate faculty for assigned disciplines. Assist in evaluating faculty, evaluate associate faculty, assist in conducting faculty meetings and workshops, order textbooks, coordinate schedule creation and entry based on statistics, and perform other related administrative activities.

3) Make full-time and associate faculty assignments to classes with approval by the Dean. Make hiring recommendations and supervise lab assistants to ensure lab availability for students.

4) Coordinate Advisory Committee ensuring that they are properly composed, meet according to guidelines, and are actively engaged.

5) Coordinate monthly division information sessions.

6) Work with advising, registration, and the bookstore to ensure smooth registration activities for the assigned programs in the division.

7) Review and analyze data for the development and improvement of programs in the assigned disciplines, including analysis of the program evaluation results. Take appropriate steps to implement approved recommendations within the division.

8) Assist in providing leadership in the development and implementation of the strategic plans for assigned disciplines.

9) Assist in formulating and recommending annual budget requests for the assigned disciplines. Work closely with the Dean to ensure operations are conducted within the approved budget.

10) Work closely with the Dean to develop articulation agreements with other institutions and agencies and provide appropriate documentation regarding acceptance/transferability of students’ credits.

11) Teach half to three-quarter load of credit and/or continuing education courses, depending on the number of students being enrolled.

12) Work closely with other departments or divisions in offering concurrent enrollment courses, continuing education courses, and industry-based certificate programs.

Marginal Functions:

When the dean is unavailable, work with coordinators of other disciplines concerning problems with associate faculty and students.

Recommend purchase of capital equipment necessary for the effective implementation and maintenance of assigned educational programs within the division.

Serve on search committees and actively participate on appropriate committees within the district.

Promote and encourage communication between disciplines within the division and throughout the district.

Collaborate with appropriate personnel to plan professional development programs for full-time and associate faculty within the assigned disciplines.

Provide an effective two-way channel of communication between administration and faculty/staff as well as lateral communication on behalf of the division.

Assist in the development, review, and proofing of the college catalog, brochures and other college publications.

In the Dean’s absence, or as necessary, supervise staff and assist with the administrative responsibilities for the division. Respond to letters, phone calls, and visitors that require immediate attention from division dean. Be available to meet with and/or address concerns of students, faculty, and staff as the need arises.

Contribute to the marketing of the division’s programs and services. Plan, develop, and promote ways and means for improving instruction and instructional services.

Participate in the formulation of college policies and procedures, especially those that affect the instructional area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge and competence in assigned disciplines.

Knowledge of current developments in related fields of specialization with the ability to keep current with new developments.

Skill to perform effectively in interpersonal situations.

Skill to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities and utilization of resources.

Broad educational background and experience which demonstrates abilities in English and another discipline, principles of teaching, and public relations.

Ability to demonstrate consideration of others.

Ability to manage time and evaluate employee or students' progress.

Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas in meetings and in oral presentations.

Written skills to convey ideas, facts, and information effectively and accurately to students, staff, faculty and the general public.

Ability to meet deadlines for reports and assignments.

Ability to perform all essential functions of this job.

Education and Experience:

Education: Master's degree in Engineering or related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Experience: Four (4) years teaching/administrative experience in higher education or related business industry.

Licenses/Certificates: N/A

NOTE: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The President and/or designee has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees of CCCCD are expected, as required in their specific job functions, to participate in maintaining standards required for accreditation; to participate in college task forces, activities, meetings, committees and councils; to interact and work cooperatively in order to assist students, staff, faculty and the community in the accomplishment of various goals; to represent one’s self and the college in a positive, professional manner consistent with the core values which include a passion for learning, service and involvement, creativity and innovation, academic excellence, dignity and respect, and integrity; and to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.

Employees are expected to maintain current working knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines necessary to answer work-related questions and to provide assistance to students, staff, faculty and the general public in a timely and courteous manner. Employees are also expected to perform other duties as may be assigned by their supervisor and to contribute to the team efforts of the department and to assist the college in achieving its strategic goals.

Employees must abide by all laws, college policies and guidelines.

Collin County Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.