DEAN OF BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP & WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT

The Dean is responsible for the administration of the business division, including faculty and staff recruitment, development and evaluation, course and program development, review and evaluation, student advising, and division budgeting and budget control. The Dean organizes and implements the Business Division to provide learning opportunities for students enrolled in credit and non-credit courses. Additionally, the Dean oversees short-term, non-credit contract/customized training, occupational licensing, certification and professional development and continuing education programming delivered through the Offices of Workforce Development and Employee Services, and Lifelong Learning The dean is responsible for oversight of Whitman Center operations, developing relationships with area business and industry, and cultivation of opportunities for entrepreneurship. The dean achieves these responsibilities by performing the following duties.

1. Provides leadership, supervision, guidance, and strategic direction for the Business division by planning, organizing, and administering divisional activities (scheduling of classes, meetings and other divisional duties).

1. Develops, with the VP of Instruction, the schedule of credit and non-credit classes for the division each semester and assigns faculty according to qualifications to provide course section schedules during the years.

1. Provides Vice President of Instruction (VPI) with current course outcome summaries for all Business Division courses and current curriculum guides for all division programming. Facilitates accurate submission of curriculum documents to the Curriculum Committee and VPI. Facilitates an accurate accounting of course outlines, class syllabi, and instructional materials per course and program.

1. Leads the growth and development of the Business division by recommending new and revised program areas to maintain credibility and relevancy of credit and non-credit courses and programs to ensure division offerings meet the needs of students, employers, and the community.

1. Keeps informed of new developments and maintains a creative and experimental attitude toward change, in order to improve continuously the operation of the division.

1. Provides oversight of the academic processes and events by coordinating the work of the division and its subcommittees, overseeing the review and approval of course curricular changes, new program approvals, faculty appointments, and policy development and implementation.

1. Assures quality education services for students are being delivered by administering the division curriculum as it pertains to the catalog, brochures and flyers, changes to the courses and programs, proposals to the Curriculum Committee, course outlines, class syllabi, textbook selection, activities of the program advisory committees and program reviews as necessary.

1. Monitors adequacy of instructional equipment, computer hardware and instructional software, and related supplies to ensure the division remains current with advancing technology, making recommendations to the VPI for additions or replacements as appropriate.

1. Coordinates activities of advisory committees, recommending members to the VP of Instruction for appointment, to foster a culture of engagement and empowerment.

1. Contributes to the achievement of the College’s retention goals for students as a liaison between area high schools and four-year college counterparts and leads in the establishment of articulation and transfer agreements.

1. Makes a positive impact on academic excellence and inclusive achievement as a liaison between high schools and two-year college counterparts and leads in the establishment of articulation and transfer agreements.

1. Implements policies and procedures related to faculty recruitment, hiring, appraising, promotion, and other personnel actions that contribute to the instructional and service functions of the College. Establishes and maintains a climate that encourages personnel development and retention and a high morale level.

1. Establishes and maintains an accessible, engaged, work climate that encourages the professional development of its members, the retention of qualified and competent faculty and staff, and a high level of morale, collaboration, and cooperation within the division.

1. Assures fairness and the application of appropriate procedures by assisting with employee grievances and other faculty personnel issues through investigating, gathering information, and reporting findings to the Vice President of Instruction.

1. Develops and supports cultural consciousness by coordinating activities with other administrators and various stakeholders to accomplish the College's mission, vision, and values.

1. Fosters collaboration and coordination to maintain effective relations with faculty and students.

1. Maintains and demonstrates fiscal responsibility for budgets associated within the division by preparing a comprehensive division budget with input from appropriate resources for consideration by the VPI. Authorizes expenditures within the confines of the approved budget, keeping the VPI well informed of any variances. Works with division faculty, staff, grant coordinators, and the VPI to secure and/or allocate appropriate funding for unexpected expenditures.

1. Promotes co-op/internship and other experiential learning opportunities for the division, in conjunction with the experiential learning coordinator.

1. Provides administrative direction and support to activities of the workforce development, employment services, and lifelong learning offices, including economic development and employment services, noncredit contract and customized training, lifelong learning and professional development.

1. Serves as the coordinator and chief support personnel for the management of Lumens, the non-credit programming management system.

1. Assures a coherent approach to the management of the division by taking the lead role in policy development and evaluating college and departmental policies, plans, and processes in relationship to other College policies, faculty handbook requirements, state and federal regulations, and trends in higher education.

1. Promotes an integrated effort in the administration of the College by maintaining collegial and professional relationships with other administrators, other higher education leaders, and staff by participating in activities of Campus committees and task forces.

1. Provides results-driven leadership and strategic vision as liaison officer with accrediting agencies that evaluate academic programs within the division.

1. Investigates student complaints and reports potential issues to the appropriate supervisor/VP/College office in a timely manner. Holds students accountable to the College’s Code of Conduct and course/program policies. Facilitates disciplines according to policy. Handles and forwards student appeals according to published procedures.

1. Facilitates a service-oriented approach to student development by participating in the development and implementation of long- and short-range goals designed to meet the needs of current and prospective students.

1. Promotes a positive image and maintains effective relationships for the Vice President of Instruction by representing the Vice President at various meetings, communicating with College administrators, faculty, staff, and students in matters related to academic affairs, and leading or serving on selected College committees and task forces.

1. Communicates the purpose and importance of student outcomes assessment and academic program evaluation as supporting the continual and systematic improvement of instruction and student outcomes.

1. Supports departments and academic programs in the development of assessment plans to streamline and support quality improvement.

1. Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and various College departments to develop assessment projects and programs in order to provide data and analysis used to continuously improve the operation of the division through improved courses, learning environments, and student success.

1. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

1. Teaches on a limited bases as assigned

1. Coordinates with the appropriate administrative officers at the Main Campus and the Whitman Center Coordinator to provide credit and non-credit programming, community utilization, and student services for the Whitman Center.

1. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the Vice President of Instruction.

1. Supports the overall success of the College by performing other duties utilizing similar skills and abilities, related to the accomplishment of the essential functions of this job, and ensures the assignments are completed in the best interest of the College.

Master's degree in a discipline or field within the division, or related field, plus a minimum of 4 years related teaching and/or administrative experience required. Equivalent combination of education and experience with a proven track record of progressive departmental and/or organizational management and achievement of strategic goals. Administrative and/or teaching experience in higher education preferred; Business and industry experience preferred; supervisory experience required.Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises support staff, administrators, and faculty within the Business area. Executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws and the organization's policies, which includes the Code of Ethics. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts by addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to apply concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and basic algebra and geometry to practical situations. Ability to conceptualize fundamentals of probability and statistical inference.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee is frequently required to talk; hear; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a business office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.