Dean of Instruction (This position will support two campus locations)

Company: Metropolitan Community College
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 18, 2020

Job Description:

Position Information

CAREER OPPORTUNITY NUMBER
19-161

POSITION TITLE:
Dean of Instruction (This position will support two campus locations)

LOCATION
Blue River

POSITION TYPE:
Full-Time

CLASS CATEGORY
Administrator

JOB OPEN DATE
11/15/2019

JOB CLOSE DATE
01/05/2020

OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Yes

INITIAL SCREEN DATE:
01/08/2020

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master s degree in education administration, curriculum and instruction, or an academic or occupational field; doctorate degree preferred.

* Four (4) years full-time experience as a higher education professional including two (2) years in an instructional administrative capacity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO POSSESS:

* Earned Doctorate.

* Two (2) years of experience in instructional administration demonstrating responsibility for faculty supervision and curriculum development.

* Evidence of planning and implementation of alternative schedules and deliveries.

* Evidence of leading and supporting instructional innovation.

* Evidence of leading and supporting college completion and student learning initiatives.

* Experience leading and supporting institutional assessment and accreditation.

* Experience with academic and career and technical program evaluation.

* Experience with managing and coordinating (CTE) Perkins Budget.

* Experience working with K-12 and education community partners on collaborative initiatives (to include Dual Credit programs).

* Experience with providing leadership for revenue generating / auxiliary departments within an academic setting.

* Evidence of implementing, tracking and evaluating strategic plan progress using KPIs.

WORK HOURS

COMPENSATION
The annual salary is $90,692. A competitive benefit package is included.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

This position will provide support two campus locations:
Blue River
Business & Technology

CLASS SUMMARY

Full-time administrator responsible for coordinating and directing the instructional activities of the College. These duties include providing leadership in the development of curriculum; managing the instructional budget; directing the evaluation of instructional personnel, programs and services; administering the College s library and media support programs; directing the College s alternative delivery systems; directing and supporting the College s assessment efforts; and collaborating with MCC s other instructional Deans in implementing the district s mission.

* EOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED

TYPICAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Supervises staff, to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
* Provides oversight and directs the implementation of instructional activities and student services programs and operations; work may involve planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, strategies, procedures, systems, and/or standards related to student development, enrollment, and support services and programs; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; coordinates activities between multiple service areas; works to integrate and coordinate service areas.
* Prepares and administers budgets and grants; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations: submits justifications for budget items; and monitors and controls expenditures.
* Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of complex and multi-faceted information, data, contracts, forms, schedules, calendars, surveys, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings.
* Directs, leads, and develops community outreach initiatives; facilitates, leads, and supports collaborative partnerships between the college and external service area entities to increase student enrollment and provide educational training and education opportunities.
* Serves as a liaison to employees, students, and external organizations; represents the college and/or District at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, on policy-making bodies, and/or other related events.
* Collaborates with District and college personnel to ensure efficient operation of division programs; participates in course and/or program development to ensure compliance with applicable licensing and oversight entities.
* Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
* This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

KNOWLEDGE

* Leadership principles;
* College administration principles and
practices;
* Curriculum development principles;
* Licensing and accreditation rules and
regulations;
* State regulating agencies;
* Legislative processes;
* Advanced principles and practices in
assigned area of responsibility;
* Public relations principles;
* Budgeting principles;
* Grant development, administration, and
management principles;
* Community agencies and resources;
* Strategic planning principles;
* Financial management principles;
* Program development and administration
principles and practices at a District-wide
level;
* Applicable Federal, State, and local laws,
rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
* Policy and procedure development
practices.

SKILLS

* Monitoring and evaluating subordinates;
* Delegating and prioritizing work;
* Preparing reports;
* Directing major work operations;
* Developing and implementing college policies and
procedures;
* Directing community outreach efforts;
* Reading, comprehending, and reviewing financial
information;
* Making program decisions based on financial
considerations;
* Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and
regulations;
* Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions,
projecting consequences of proposed actions, and
making recommendations in support of goals;
* Conducting negotiations;
* Handling multiple tasks simultaneously;
* Providing customer service;
* Preparing and managing grants;
* Managing budgets;
* Monitoring and evaluating programs;
* Collaborating with external agencies;
* Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as
applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the
general public, and others sufficient to exchange or
convey information.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing,
seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work
involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

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