Executive Dean, Academic - Online College

Job Summary

Provides leadership in the development and maintenance of state-of-the-art programs, leadership in the oversight of effective and efficient scheduling of program offerings throughout the district for the assigned program areas.  Provides vision, motivation, coordination, and support to the assigned Chairs and associated faculty.  Works to ensure program compliance with the appropriate coordinating board and accreditation body. Ensures that sufficient courses are offered and available for students at all assigned campuses for the assigned college.

Leads high-level engagement and participation in the growth of the assigned programs, including the identification and acquisition of the latest technology and equipment. Provides leadership and oversight of positive performance for assigned programs in terms of student enrollment, persistence, completion, transfer, and placement rates.

Responsible for creating, fostering and maintaining a well-functioning, respectful, collaborative, professional, and engaged instructional team fully committed to motivating, and invigorating faculty and staff across the college in delivery of the related instructional programs.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan – Embracing Houston’s Future – with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets, are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Report on plans and progress involving student enrollments, contact hours, fill rates, and student persistence, completion, placement rates, and if appropriate, accreditation status and licensure rates.

Lead reviews and reports annually on related program needs in terms of curricula, chair activities, program coordinator activities (including professional development), equipment, facilities, and budgets (including opportunities for grants and donations).

Administer District Policy regarding assigned programs.

Market specific instructional programs to the college community and the public.

Facilitate and oversee planning that will aid in maximizing enrollment growth and revenue generation.

Promote and facilitate professional development and application of new learner-centered teaching strategies, innovative curricula, and quality instructional materials.

Monitor accurate and current information of assigned programs web sites and social media sites.

Provide recommendations regarding instructional technology.

Collaborate with the Curriculum and Instructional Quality Office to compile, publicize, and maintain current university articulation agreements for assigned instructional programs, where applicable.

Along with assigned Chairs develop program goals and objectives and monitor outcomes.

Work collaboratively with all appropriate Chairs, program coordinators, and appropriate college-based staff to grow area-related programs district-wide.

Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with area high schools and four-year institutions to provide students with seamless access to educational opportunities that support enrollment, transfer, and lifelong learning.

Work collaboratively with all program personnel to provide active and collaborative learning activities for students, including the opportunities for field trips, internships, etc. that enhance the educational experience, employment, and transfer opportunities.

Review assigned Program Reviews, Annual Planning Reports, and Annual Learning Assessment Reports completed by Program Coordinators and recommendations for improvement.

Serve on College and District committees as appropriate.  Act as liaison with District, State, and Federal governing bodies regarding HCC programs and practices as needed. 

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

·    Master’s degree in an academic area appropriate to supervision of programs assigned required; Doctorate from an accredited institution preferred

·    7 years of experience in management of programs related to an academic setting with increasing levels of responsibility required to include 3 years of full-time teaching experience in higher education or 5 years of industry experience is required

·    Community college experience is preferred  

Licensing & Certification

·    Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills    

·    MS Office Programs

·    Information Management Systems

·    Budget Management 

Competencies 

·    Acting as a Champion for Change

·    Thinking like an Entrepreneur

·    Driving for Results

·    Leveraging Opportunities

·    Setting a Strategic Vision

·    Attracting & Developing Talent

·    Inspiring & Motivating Others

·    Acting Strategically

·    Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals

·    Managing Resources

Working Conditions

General Office.  Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner.  Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements.  May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:  This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215