What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Vice President position at Denmark Technical College?
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision of the President, provides leadership for academics and instructional support functions of the College through the Division of Academic Affairs and supports a high-quality learning environment that promotes excellence and student success. Promotes the College to area businesses, education partners, and potential partners, sustains an environment of academic excellence and facilitates the growth of existing programs and development of new programs. Provides leadership for a diverse full-time and part-time faculty.
Provides leadership in the identification, development, and maintenance of high quality and market-appropriate learning curricula; overseas all functions of academic instruction (including dual enrollment), availability of instructions facilities, equipment, machinery, and other resources needed for optimal service delivery.
Ensures overall effectiveness of the instructional program; ensures compliance with standards of SACSCOC and other accreditation bodies; plans and implements systematic evaluation personnel and programs of the Academic Affairs Division.
Assists with the strategic planning and development of diverse and comprehensive student focused services, promotion of student success, coordination of the academic criteria for accepting students into instructional programs.
Responsible for fiscal management and accountability in the development and management of budgets, monitors spending and approves expenditure according to the annual spending plans, performs budget revisions and prepares budget reports.
Coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the implementation of divisional assignments and responsibilities with emphasis on academic division, quality instruction, retention, and recruitment.
Ensures that faculty are appropriately credentialed, personnel files are current, and all faculty are evaluated according to policy.
Performs other related duties as necessary to accomplish the educational objectives of the College and/or as assigned.
Provides leadership in the identification, development, and maintenance of high quality and market-appropriate learning curricula; overseas all functions of academic instruction (including dual enrollment), availability of instructions facilities, equipment, machinery, and other resources needed for optimal service delivery.
Ensures overall effectiveness of the instructional program; ensures compliance with standards of SACSCOC and other accreditation bodies; plans and implements systematic evaluation personnel and programs of the Academic Affairs Division.
Assists with the strategic planning and development of diverse and comprehensive student focused services, promotion of student success, coordination of the academic criteria for accepting students into instructional programs.
Responsible for fiscal management and accountability in the development and management of budgets, monitors spending and approves expenditure according to the annual spending plans, performs budget revisions and prepares budget reports.
Coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the implementation of divisional assignments and responsibilities with emphasis on academic division, quality instruction, retention, and recruitment.
Ensures that faculty are appropriately credentialed, personnel files are current, and all faculty are evaluated according to policy.
Performs other related duties as necessary to accomplish the educational objectives of the College and/or as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Master’s degree plus five (5) years of progressively responsible related work experience. Preferred: Doctorate plus six (6) years of related work experience in college administration in a post-secondary institution.
Preferred Qualifications
An earned doctorate plus five (5) years of related work experience in college administration in a post-secondary institution. Effective leadership emphasizing teaching, learning, and achieving student goals with demonstrated commitment to technological innovations. Extensive knowledge of higher education and higher education management, planning practices, trends, and techniques. Extensive knowledge of educational programs at the collegiate level; through knowledge of the college's mission, goals, and objectives. Knowledge of economic development and community empowerment programs. Ability to establish and maintain partnerships and working relationships with universities, K-12, and community groups. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of SACSCOC guidelines, Title IX, FERPA, and US Department of Education guidelines regarding academia.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
