ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: dean of Instructional and Extended Services

Class Code: 4384

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The Dean for Instructional and Extended Services will direct, lead and organize faculty and staff in the instructional support and college extended services (weekend, evening and off-campus classes) areas. The incumbent will serve as a member of the academic and college leadership teams and participate in academic governance, improvement, planning and budgeting processes.

Supervision received: Supervision from the Academic Vice President

Supervision Exercised: Upper level manager

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:*

Interpret and implement academic standards and policies and communicate them to faculty members, students, and the general public

Act as ombudsman in resolution of problems and conflicts involving faculty, administrators, and students during the evening and weekend.

Coordinate with the Chairs and VP the employment and payroll processes for adjunct faculty.

Coordinate class schedules, including faculty loads and class closures for off-campus sites.

Recommend, develop, and administer budget for operation of instructional support for adjuncts, off-campus services, and courtesy patrol to insure operation within fiscal constraints.

Coordinate instructional facilities assignments to maximize classroom and lab utilization.

Coordinate registration, publicity and promotion for off-campus classes and programs.

Collaborate with VP and Chairs the off-campus, evening and weekend instruction.

Maintain and information center for teaching and learning.

Ensure a safe and secure campus environment.

Provide a college point of contact for inquires made outside normal business hours.

Supply rapid response technical support for classroom instructional equipment.

Promote collaborative teaching learning.

Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff assigned.

Represent the College to the community to assess the need for off-campus classes and programs.

Act as ombudsman in resolution of student academic grievances.

*Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the tasks performed.

QUALIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Demonstrated knowledge of and success in college administration.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.

Experience with planning and budgeting in an academic environment.

Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with District employees, faculty, students, and the public.

Ability to organize and direct major work operations and work under pressure of deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in related discipline is required.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of five years of administrative, supervisory, or other leadership experience, preferably in a higher education setting is required. Community college experience is highly desirable. Teaching and/or training experience desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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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