Dean-Academic & CTE Programs

DEAN - ACADEMIC AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS

RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to a college President or Vice President-Academic & Student Affairs, the Dean of Academic and CTE Programs provides strong academic leadership and operational management for credit and non-credit programs grouped within the colleges Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department.  Accountable for developing and administering instructional programs; faculty hiring and evaluation; budget development and oversight; maintaining programmatic accreditations; and strengthening the delivery of instruction and the quality of the learning environment to ensure student success.   

The Dean of Academic and CTE Programs also plays a lead role in grants and resource development for the college, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify grants that align with the colleges instructional program needs and strategic plan; writes grant proposals to secure grants; and oversees select grants awarded to the CTE Department. Performs related duties as required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Administration

• Leads the development and implementation of credit and non-credit instructional programs; directs faculty and staff; oversees academic operations and activities; and ensures compliance with all academic and administrative policies and procedures. 
• Manages and evaluates programs, working with department chairpersons and faculty in evaluating curriculum and instructional materials, work-based learning experiences, and student outcomes for the continuous improvement of programs. 
• Serves as the primary liaison between college administration and faculty to ensure the integrity of the credit and non-credit educational programs, the currency of offerings, and the introduction of work-based learning opportunities into the curriculum. 
• Manages the departments budget and resources. Creates the departments annual budget in coordination with college administrators; ensures the proper allocation of resources to various programs and functional areas; and approves and monitors budgetary expenditures.
• Oversees and participates in the interviewing and hiring of faculty and staff, and the provision of comprehensive orientation programs to full-time and adjunct faculty.   
• Provides and supports professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
• Directs and supervises department chairpersons and faculty. Conducts staff meeting and works to ensure faculty receive needed support and resources to accomplish course and program objectives. 
• Establishes performance objectives and evaluates full-time and adjunct faculty, providing written and verbal feedback on instructional quality according to Board requirements and relevant collective bargaining agreements. 
• Collaborates with the Vice President-Academic & Student Affairs on college operational processes including the faculty tenure and post-tenure process.   
• Accountable for ensuring departments programs maintain accreditation compliance with appropriate regulatory and accrediting institutions and agencies. 

 Grants Management  

• Researches and identifies grant opportunities that align with colleges priorities and initiatives including CTE and career pathways programs to obtain funding.
• Writes and oversees the writing of grant proposals and the preparation of grant applications in response to Request for Proposal (RFPs).
• Submits completed proposals/applications for appropriate college and district level review and approval; responds to internal and external inquiries on drafted and submitted proposals.
• Maintains database to record and ensure timely submission of grant proposals and applications, monitors status, and track the awarding of grants to the college and department.  
• Manages grant awards, developing work plans to implement and execute grant objectives. 
• Works with Business Office on grant budget set-up fund accounts, spenddown, modification requests and other grant-related financial matters.  
• Provides on-going support to staff of ensure proper grant implementation and maintenance of data relating to performance and achieved objectives.  
• Implements procedures to ensure compliance with each grants program and finance reporting requirements and close-out at completion of grant.  
• Serves on various college level and district level committees. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To                       President or Vice President-Academic & Student Affairs

Direct Supervision          Lecturers; Administrators; support staff 

Indirect Supervision:      Full and Part-Time Faculty

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Higher Education Administration, or a related field. 
• Five years of experience in higher education in a teaching and/or manager role
• Two years of experience as a Department Chair, Associate Dean, or similar position
• Experience working and managing staff in a union setting preferred 
• Experience motivating, mentoring, coaching, and developing departmental staff as appropriate with sound supportive leadership and supervisory skills 
• Experience with the financial oversight of significant budgets and resources 
• Extensive knowledge of higher education accreditation procedures, articulation processes and program review. 
• Exceptional organizational, collaborative, and team building skills 
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to create a learning environment that fosters student success
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment 
• Commitment to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings/weekends as needed 
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint) 

Salary range: $104,775 - $110,000

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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