ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DEAN OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Class Code: 4350

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

General Statement of Duties: Develops, implements, and directs Professional Education and Technology programs that are consistent with the objectives of the College and needs of the community. Uses knowledge of planning, developing, and implementing professional/technical education programs and policies meeting State and Federal agency guidelines, accreditation, and certification standards.

Supervision received: Administrative direction

Supervision exercised: Upper-level manager

Responsible to: Vice President

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Maintains liaison with cooperating agencies in administering programs, including coordinating with and researching of prospective employers for determining needed technical and professional programs for the placement of graduates.

2. Coordinates, with the office of Institutional Research, follow-up studies of students to determine effectiveness of programs.

3. Interviews and recommends hiring of new personnel; initiates and reviews action for terminations.

4. Maintains records, inventories, and operating budget for maximum efficiency and accountability.

5. Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates instructional programs.

6. Serves on numerous councils and committees at the District or college level.

7. Develops curriculum, area plans, and budgets for professional and technical education programs. Coordinates the development of the curriculum and class schedule in conjunction with Department Chairs.

8. Publicizes and promotes the professional and technical education programs in the community.

9. Coordinates formulating and maintaining the academic standards for professional and technical education programs.

10. Assists in development of class schedules and teaching and space assignments for maximum space utilization.

11. Represents College to the Coordinating Board, community, business, educational and other organizations regarding professional education and technology.

12. Conducts regular Department Chair and Faculty meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Demonstrated knowledge of and success in college administration.

Knowledge of professional/technical education curriculum and program development for the purposes of career preparation and updating, transfer, as well as industrial startup and development.

Knowledge of key technologies and technological areas as related to current and emerging technical education programs.

Knowledge of federal and state legislation pertaining to professional/technical education, employment practices, equal opportunity and affirmative action, licensing, and accreditation.

Knowledge of state coordinating and regulating agencies with specific emphasis on the Coordinating Board.

Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, planning, monitoring, and accounting in a college/university environment.

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of computer utilization and technology impact on professional education and technology.

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in a job-related area is required. Doctorate strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of experience in college administration, professional/technical program development, including teaching at the college level with a record of increasingly broad responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Regular and recurring work is performed in a work environment that involves normal everyday low risks or discomforts typical of offices. Work areas are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

I certify that this is an accurate statement of the duties and responsibilities of this position and that the position is necessary to carry out the functions for which I am responsible.

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