Department Chair for Business Technologies

Description

Under the supervision of the Dean of Business, Applied Technology and Public Service and in accordance with the overall plan of Vance-Granville Community College, the principal purpose of the Department Chair position is to lead, participate in and supervise the design, planning, organization, and continuous evaluation of programs and faculty within the Business Technologies Department.

This position is assigned to the VGCC Main Campus in Henderson, NC; although some travel to other counties in the college’s service area is expected. Consistent with VGCC’s Teleworking Policy, this position is eligible for up to two days per week of telework after the first nine months of employment.

Essential Duties

• Assists with the design of the department’s organizational structure and coordinates all instructional activities within its programs including but not be limited to:
  • Coordinates, develops and asses Program outcomes and student learning outcomes and uses these results to make program improvements.
  • Develops and regularly updates core course syllabi to ensure that content is current and available to Academic Dean for approval and posting to the department’s network folder and Adjunct Faculty Portal.
  • Obtains and maintains program accreditation when appropriate.
  • Assists in the selection, orientation, and supervision of new full-time and part-time faculty at all campus locations.
  • Completes appropriate faculty and staff evaluations. Collaborates with campus deans to evaluate satellite faculty.
  • Maintains frequent contact with part-time instructors.
  • Maintains assigned teaching responsibilities.
  • Experiments with new, innovative teaching techniques; encourages and supports innovative teaching techniques among program faculty.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in technology required by program area and in administrative processes as required by the college.
  • Serves as an advisor to students and provides a minimum of five posted office hours per week for student conferences. Extends office hours upon request of the Dean during registration periods.
  • Develops and ensures the administration of course evaluations.
  • Prepares semester class schedules in collaboration with other areas of the college.
  • Provides adequate coverage of scheduled classes in the absence of assigned instructors.
  • Select and requisition textbooks and related materials for courses offered at all campuses.
  • Requisition and account for supplies, materials, and equipment used by programs at all campuses in collaboration with the Campus Deans.
  • Ensures equipment is routinely inspected for safety and proper functioning and repaired as needed.
  • Maintains appropriate records for students and faculty supervised.
  • Recommends course and/or program development or expansion to the Academic/Campus Dean.
  • Recommends new books, magazines, materials and equipment for use in the LRC when requested by the Director of the LRC.

• Coordinates and participates in activities with Student Services, Student Learning and Success, and Enrollment and Outreach in the recruitment, screening and selection of students for the program/department.
• Review and reconcile fiscal budgets within the department, including but not limited to:
  • Submitting requisitions and maintaining inventory for supplies, equipment, books, repairs, etc.
  • Planning for, requesting, and disbursing operational, travel, and other funds legally, responsibly, and fairly within given budget limitations.
• Regularly participates as a member of assigned institutional committees.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with appropriate individuals and agencies outside of the College that serve the best interests of the program.
• Ensures that the program advisory committee meets annually and that minutes are

• Engages in professional development.
• Performs community service activities.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technology required by the program area and in administrative processes as required by the college.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Academic/Campus Dean.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• At least three years of prior teaching experience at an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least three years of prior experience as a supervisor.

• Preferred previous experience in supervision and leadership in an educational setting.

Physical Demands

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 30 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.