Function:

The Associate Dean assists the Dean in providing strategic leadership and direction for the Sustainability, Business, and Career Technologies Division, which consists of 19 disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Dean in providing academic, administrative and institution leadership within the college and division (e.g., Academic Planning, Alliance for College Readiness, External Advisory Groups and Strategic Enrollment Management to name a few).

2. Assist the Dean in supervision and evaluation of staff and faculty; work with faculty on curriculum and program development.

3. Assist the Dean in providing fiscal leadership for the division including budget development and management, grant writing and implementation, facilities management and management of grants (Perkins, Illinois Green Economy Network, etc.).

4. Assist in the programming and management of curricula revision, compliance reporting including, but not limited to, program review, course assessment, program accreditation and credentialing of the career and technical programs.

5. Provides the leadership for CTE alignment that supports the college’s strategic plan in collaboration with faculty, administration, external partners, P-12 partners and 4 year institutions.

6. Develop and foster community partnerships and educational alliances; specifically local employers, CTE Advisory Committees, Trade Associates and other external stakeholders, as appropriate.

Other Responsibilities:
1. Perform other duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.

Work Relationships:
Supervises Others
Coordinates Work of Others

Physical Demands:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or 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. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Working Environment:
Office

Required Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree (MA) or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

2. Minimum 2 years administrative experience.

3. General knowledge of career technical education , best practices and commitment to institutional and societal sustainability, particularly as related to higher education

4. Familiarity with collective bargaining.

5. Familiarity with the Illinois Community College Board or equivalent agency.

6. Knowledge of the comprehensive mission of the community college.

7. Appreciation of diversity and multi-culturally aware.

8. Ability to work collaboratively and build teams with administrators, faculty and staff.

9. Experience in working with budgets.

10. Ability to build external partnerships.

11. Proven skills in thinking strategically, developing a vision and implementing its details.

12. Demonstrated respect for the teaching learning and evaluation processes.

13. Strong communications skills.

14. Strong understanding of student learning and assessment processes.

Desired Qualifications:
1. Proven history of a leadership role in an academic setting that clearly demonstrates success in a supportive role.

2. Teaching experience in higher education experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Elgin Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 9/13/2018 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions document for information related to the ECC Hiring Process and Applicant Tracking System.

Materials Required to Complete the Application Process for this Position:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Transcripts/Certificates/Licenses #1

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Contact:
Elgin Community College