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Tarrant County College

Director of Academic Affairs - Educational Partnerships

Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102


Position Status : Full TimeAssignment Length : Not ApplicableGrant Funded : NoCategory : APTClass Code : 13Starting Pay : $78,664Special Note : Commensurate with education and experience.Location : TCC ConnectDepartment : CN Academic AffairsJob Summary

Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Director of Academic Affairs – Educational Partnerships (DAAEP) provides leadership for and oversight of the strategic implementation, management, assessment, and quality improvement of the College’s partnership programs and initiatives including early outreach, dual enrollment, and transfer programs. Establishes and maintains positive educational community relationships that contribute to the College’s ability to fulfill its mission.This position is responsible for developing strategies and partnerships with educational and public entities to support the continuum of education from K-12 through the Baccalaureate. Works with academic affairs and student development services areas to provide access to enrollment, registration, learning and college life services in support of dual enrollment and educational outreach programs.Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*Collaborates with campus and district leadership to develop, implement, evaluate, and report on academically sound programs that encourage a continuum of education through strategic partnerships with K12 schools, universities, employers, and community organizations.Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among employees and partners.Works with campus administrative academic leaders to develop dual credit faculty assignments.Oversees and participates in the implementation of a wide range of outreach and education initiatives that encourage college success and career readiness.Works with campus registrar to oversee the DC College add/drop and self-registration process and reconcile course rosters to ensure accurate enrollments.Collaborates with campus and college leaders to implement college rigor, process, and policy changes in coordination with external partners.Collaborates with external partners to recruit, advise, and support student learning outcomes for early outreach, dual enrollment, and transfer programming.Assists in the evaluation of program development for compliance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board / Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) outcomes and requirements.Coordinates development and provision of specialized course delivery for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Credit Courses.Serves on various department, campus, ISD (Independent School District), and district committees.Collaborates with TCC, ISD officials, and high school administrators to determine course offerings.Interfaces with the administrations of ISD, private and charter schools, as well as home school programs to disseminate information, identify problems, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to goals and objectives.Coordinates and presents orientation sessions for TCC, ISDs, Special Events and high school administrators and staff, as well as for high school students, community, and college faculty.Collaborates with TCC Institutional Research office to inform the SACSCOC of substantive changes as related to the dual credit program.Monitors and reports off-site dual credit course offerings to the Metroplex Higher Education Regional Council (MHERC).Assesses current student needs and course offerings based upon discussions with Dual Credit faculty and ISD partners.Plans special events involving community, college educators, and high school participants.Completes annual Institutional Effectiveness Plan (IEPs) based on the campus goals and objectives.Systematically and continuously monitors data collection to ensure that program activities are related to institutional effectiveness.General Supervision and ManagementDevelops professional growth and learning opportunities to enhance internal and external capacities for effective communications, training, and outreach for both staff and faculty.Provides leadership and strategic direction for TCC partnerships with a focus on college and career readiness.Assumes responsibility for the selection, training, supervision, evaluation, performance management, and discipline of select staff.Oversees lists of budgetary and other needs while administering the operational and travel budget.Service ExcellenceParticipates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations.Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC).Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College.SupervisionWorks under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.Performs Other Related Tasks as RequiredThe duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.Required Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree.Two (2) years of experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements in education or related field.One (1) year’s experience supervising (e.g., managing and evaluating the performance of others).Preferred Qualifications

At least one (1) year’s working experience teaching or training with K-12 schools.At least two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a higher education environment.At least two (2) years’ working experience with dual credit students exhibiting knowledge of dual enrollment programs.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of higher education and K-12 policies, principles, trends, and organizations.Knowledge of learning technologies and curriculum design.Ability to extract data from multiple systems and design reports that facilitate decision making.Ability to analyze and evaluate outcomes and effectiveness of projects/programs.Skilled in the analysis and reengineering of systems, processes, and procedures.Leadership skills that promote dedication, creativity, innovation, and growth.Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment with strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and spoken communication skills.Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Special Instructions Summary

Posted 10/25/2024Posting Contact Summary

Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual:Contact : Jeana MoralezEmail: jeana.moralez@tccd.edu

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