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                                                                Pierpont Community & Technical College

                                                                                       Job Description           

JOB TITLE:   Dean (Multiple Areas) 

AGENCY:       Pierpont Community and Technical College 

WORK LOCATION: Pierpont Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive Fairmont, West Virginia 26554

REPORTS TO:  Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs     

FLSA Status:    Exempt 

Employee Category:   Nonclassified                          

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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of Provost/Vice President, Academic Affairs, plans, organizes, administers, develops and evaluates the programs, projects and activities of assigned instructional areas/departments. Provide leadership for faculty and staff in program development and offering quality educational services for Pierpont students and supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership for program development and review; work directly with faculty to plan for curriculum development, additions, modifications, and deletions; set priorities for resource needs; provide program analysis and multi-year instructional plans and participate in strategic and long-range instructional planning for the College.
• Promote, communicate and facilitate partnerships with leaders in the private and public sectors, regulatory agencies and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses, services and/or programs.
• Plan, organize, develop, review and evaluate the programs, activities and/or curriculum of assigned programs and/or services that meet accreditation/industry standards.
• Determine and fulfill needs in relevant fields for other college sites and centers regarding instructional programs and services; provide for proper staffing of classes; administer and evaluate courses and assigned instructional staff. Collaborate with others regarding ideas for program improvement.
• Manage enrollment and its relationship to resource allocation, scheduling, and productivity in meeting student needs.
• Develop the area budget and manage financial resources consistent with Pierpont policy and sound financial management principles.
• Work cooperatively with other administrators and staff to coordinate programs and services to meet student needs; resolve conflicts and issues within the area and among departments.
• Evaluate faculty, managers and classified staff in their areas of Academic Affairs accordance with proper management practices.
• Promote and deliver programs and services that enhance student success.
• Develop a student-centered course schedule, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of courses.
• Actively participate in College committees and activities, including Planning Councils, Advisory Boards, other College committees, and participate in College-related community activities and events.
• Actively participate in student recruitment and retention activities, admissions, advising, and registration activities.
• Actively pursue articulation agreements with other higher education partners.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the Community Colleges.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and learning styles
• Knowledge of evaluation methods
• Knowledge of enrollment management
• Knowledge of curriculum development
• Ability to prepare budget and control same
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, and using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the use and operation of information technology systems
• Ability to plan, organize, develop and evaluate the programs, activities and curriculum of program areas
• Ability to present a positive image of the College in the community
• Ability to identify resources and develop grants
• Ability to develop strategies to address academic rigor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least three years of administrative experience, formal training, internship, or leadership in a related area and four years of postsecondary teaching experience is required.
• Experience writing and administering grants, developing and implementing articulation agreements, and developing and implementing co-curricular activities is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting at a keyboard for extended periods of time, carrying boxes and other registration materials, bending at the waist, lifting objects weighing up to 14 pounds, and hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.

 DISCLAIMER:

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor.  Most requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the general public.