What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean, Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math position at Prince George's Community College?
Reporting to the dean, the associate dean is a core member of the leadership team for the division and contributes to its strategic vision. The associate dean provides oversight for all curricular processes, including curriculum development, review, and modifications; program review; and assessment of academic programs in the division. In this way, the associate dean provides data collection and analysis leadership for the division, working with the dean to develop awareness and competencies in this area for all divisional personnel as they participate in curriculum, program review, and assessment activities. The associate dean is responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, supervision and evaluation of part-time faculty, including Continuing Education faculty; Continuing Education administrative personnel; and administrative support staff. The associate dean manages divisional student success initiatives and serves as the division’s liaison to Student Affairs in order ensure strategic alignment of these initiatives as well as operational efficiency and efficacy. The associate dean provides critical support to the dean in the areas of compliance, accreditation, and strategic planning.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in one of the fields/disciplines represented in the division, or a related field:
- Natural Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science, Physics, Astronomy
- Information and Engineering Technology: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- Mathematics: Mathematics, Statistics
- Four years of experience in program administration, program evaluation, and/or post-secondary teaching, all of which must be in a college or university setting.
- Minimum of three years of supervisory experience, including progressively responsible administrative leadership in planning, managing, and overseeing curriculum and instructional programs.
- Teaching experience preferred.
Criteria
CRITERIA: The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Leadership
- Assume administrative responsibility and represent the dean and division in the absence of or at the direction of the dean.
- Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the division, supported by the academic office manager.
- Participate actively in the division’s work in support of the College’s Institutional Effectiveness process.
- Prepare the division’s annual report for the dean’s approval, as well as other reports of division accomplishments and outcomes.
- Support strategic planning for the division.
- Oversee curricular processes for the division.
- Compile and review student success and other data and recommend/implement strategies for enhancing student success.
- Collaborate with the Office of Research, Assessment, and Evaluation (RAE) to support division-level data collection and analysis processes.
- Support the division’s efforts in regard to JEDI, contributing to an open, diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
- Support the work of accreditation and site visits, working with relevant administrators and faculty in support of Middles States, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and other 3rd party licensing/grants.
- Support compliance with all accreditation standards and regulatory requirements within the division.
- Assist the dean in the development of and the management of the division’s budget and resources (including any relevant grants).
Curriculum & Program Development and Improvement
- Manage curriculum work (developments, additions, modifications, deletions, assessment).
- Serve as alternate to the dean on the Curriculum Committee.
- Oversee digital badging at the division level.
- Ensure the accuracy of division course and program information on the College’s website and in the academic catalog.
- Oversee curricular and pedagogical student success initiatives, such as co-requisite remediation.
- Manage and coordinate the program review process to support continuous improvement and academic quality.
- Assist with articulation course crosswalk.
Student Success
- Serve as the division’s liaison to Student Affairs including academic advising, deregistration, Navigate, student support services, transfer functions, and division’s advisors.
- Prepare reports monitoring, measuring, and analyzing student success rates in the division’s programs and courses.
Staffing
- Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate administrative support staff (including office associates and office managers) and Continuing Education personnel and faculty.
- Plan and execute onboarding for administrative support staff and Continuing Education personnel and faculty to ensure a smooth integration into the division and College processes.
- Assist with recruitment, selection, and evaluation of full-time faculty, at the direction of the dean.
- Monitor part-time faculty attendance, workload plus/minus adjustments, and payroll accuracy.
Community Relations/Outreach
- Serve on College-wide committees and work with other administrators in a team environment.
- Serve as the division liaison to other areas and divisions within the College, supporting day-to-day operations of the division, as directed by the dean.
- Serve on the division’s advisory boards as directed by the dean.
- Serve as liaison to the area’s incumbent worker/contract training staff; assists in the development of training programs for businesses and agencies’ employees.
- Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by complying with the Clery Act and reporting crime-related information.
- File an annual financial disclosure statement with the Maryland State Ethics Commission.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Budget development experience.
- Experience writing and developing successful proposals for grants from external sources.
- High energy level, sense of humor, diplomatic/tactful, and passionate about the dimensions of this position.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in dynamic work environments.
- Demonstrated courage, tenacity, and patience in the face of challenges; ability to suggest creative solutions to challenges.
- Knowledge of College policy and ability to interpret and apply policy for divisional staff, faculty, and students.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills including the ability to anticipate needs and concerns of stakeholders.
- Computer literate and open to the development and implementation of innovative delivery systems and enhanced teaching through advanced information technologies.
- Ability to promote collegiality and build consensus and work as a team member.
- Demonstrated project planning and management, time management, and priority setting skills.
- Ability to work successfully in a high stress environment, handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of county, state, and regional workforce needs.
- Knowledge of the external accrediting process for select programs within the scope of the division.
- Demonstrated history of on-time delivery of projects; project coordination; and anticipation of issues.
Job Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
- As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
- A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.
ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince George’s Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Accommodation determinations are made on a case.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince George’s Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Accommodation determinations are made on a case.
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?
No