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Lawson State Community College

Associate Dean of Career Technical Education and Workforce Development

Lawson State Community College, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275


Provide leadership and administrative oversight in the development and administration of strategies and institutional policies for Career Technical Educational programs and the Workforce Development division, special activities, and college effectiveness.

Salary Schedule:

Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule

C1 ( $88,531-$131,266) appropriate placement based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work at least 8-hour days, 40 hours per week.Supervise the leadership team of Career Technical Education (CTE) Chairs and Workforce Development (WFD) Assistant Dean.Work with chairs and directors to improve departments and meet the needs of industry.Conduct CTE and WFD Leadership Team Meetings.Writing grants to secure equipment.Conduct annual evaluations of CTE Department Chairs and the WFD Assistant Dean.Serve on Hiring Advisory Committees for CTE and WFD personnel.Assist with the day-to-day supervision, coordination, and integration of the CTE and WFD programs and personnel.Develop short and long-range plans for CTE and the WFD division.Provide orientation for new personnel.Supervise the requisition, inventory, and maintenance of all administration, laboratory, instructional materials, and equipment.Develop and Implement Degree Maps for all CTE programs.Develop annual schedules, class schedules, and personnel as needed.Recruit and recommend adjunct and temporary, part-time personnel for CTE and WFD.Assist in the planning and implementing community relations activities as they relate to the CTE and WFD divisions.Maintain appropriate records and files related to the CTE and WFD divisions.Assess, review, and approve personnel contracts each semester.Complete, submit and approve contracts for the CTE and WFD divisions.Assist with accreditation and certification processes including Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and various program specific accreditation reports.Assist in the college-wide planning process and institutional effectiveness of the college.Assist in the development, publication, and enforcement of policies established by the college.Assist in the development of CTE and WFD department budgets.Recommend curriculum for new/additional courses/programs.Provide leadership and assistance in curriculum development and teaching and learning activities.Participate in pertinent local, state, regional, and national organizations.Serve as a member of committees as assigned.Support and implement the mission of the college.Assist with distance learning activities as they relate to CTE and WFD programs.Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

TheAssociate Dean of Career Technical Education and Workforce Developmentof will be expected to work a flexible schedule which may include day, evening, night and weekend hours. This job description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by theirsupervisor.

Qualifications

Masters Degree in Career Technical Education or related field from a regionally accredited institution, plus five years of progressive instructional and administrative experience in CTE or related experience OR a Bachelors Degree in Career Technical Education or related field from a regionally accredited institution with ten years of Progressive instructional and administrative experience in CTE or related work experience may substitute.Must demonstrate proficient writing skills at the post-secondary level or higherComputer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Programs and related software programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Progressive instructional and administrative experience in CTE or related at the division chair level or higher in a post-secondary community college settingExperience using the Canvas Learning Management System

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skillsAbility to communicate with students, faculty, and staffProficiency with computers, and software applications associated with the workExperience providing excellent customer service;Effective oral and written communication skills;Comprehensive knowledge of institutional policies and procedures;Ability to work independently on complex tasks and to prepare accurate reports from various statisticsAbility to orient and train other employees and to interpret policies and procedures to those employees;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, StateDepartment employees, and the public pleasantly and effectively;Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information;Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete various projects within designated deadlines;To represent the college in a professional manner at all times;Ability to follow through and complete assignments in a timely manner;Initiative - responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work;A focus on details;Customer Service Orientation - A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs;Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning;Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs;A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 . All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A COMPLETE application packet consists of:

A cover letterAn Online applicationA current resumeA copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel