Job Summary

The Academic Dean provides leadership to personnel and management of procedures and processes in assigned areas. The Dean will coordinate activities, resolve faculty and student issues related to designated areas, and collaborate with personnel from across the college and community in support of the College’s mission.

The Dean of Workforce Programs provides administrative oversight to workforce program leaders and works collaboratively with community partners and faculty to develop new workforce programs.
The Dean of Workforce Programs is responsible for demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work collaboratively with faculty and program directors to ensure academic quality while focusing on student retention and completion.
• Collaborate with faculty, Program Managers / Directors, and community partners on program development, curriculum development, and articulation agreements. Oversee the teach-out of discontinued programs as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Program Managers / Directors and other administrators in the development of an efficient class schedule that meets student needs.
• Represent the college by serving on local workforce boards.
• Collaborate with program directors on the management of program advisory boards.
• Ensure that student learning outcomes assessment plans are being followed with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Responsible for meaningful program and service review of assigned areas, focusing on continuous improvement.
• Work with leaders of assigned areas on annual budget construction and management.
• Supervise recruitment and evaluation of all personnel in assigned areas.
• Collaborate on faculty and staff development initiatives.
• Supervise assigned clerical staff.
• Interact with community stakeholders as appropriate to advance the mission of the College.
• Serve on College committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrate strong organizational consensus-building, collaboration, and management skills.
• Knowledge of the role of the Florida College System and local workforce board processes, data, resources, and contacts.
• Knowledge of FL DOE curriculum frameworks and the curriculum development process.
• Demonstrated general computer skills and ability to manage budgets effectively.
• Ability to effectively work in a team and multi-task across divisional lines and disciplines for win-win outcomes.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines promptly.

ABILITIES/GENERAL:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with the College’s stated goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and follow stated policies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in words, actions, and attire.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Apply effective techniques to establish and maintain working relationships, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals; effectively communicate and collaborate with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to examine situations and processes, making recommendations for improvement critically.
• Strong service orientation and ability to effectively work as a member or leader of a team by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organizational goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build &/or support a constructive team spirit where members are committed to the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Plan, organize, and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and frequently new work tasks within required timeframes. Proven flexibility to successfully work on a variety of projects quickly and accurately.
• Effectively manage change and adaptability.
• Adheres to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
• Ability to work various hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends
• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off campus, as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required:
  1. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or other Career and Technical Education field.
  2. A minimum of five (5) years of full-time, relevant professional experience in a field related to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered by the institution. Experience must demonstrate current knowledge of industry practices, technologies, and workforce needs.
  3. A minimum of three (3) years of progressive administrative or leadership experience in an academic, corporate, or non-profit setting. This experience must include demonstrated success in areas such as program development, faculty supervision, budget management, strategic planning, or accreditation processes.
  4. A minimum of three (3) years of documented, successful teaching experience at the college or university level, preferably within a CTE or workforce development program.
• Preferred:
  1. Experience with Florida College System and accrediting agency policies and procedures.

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