Alamo Community College District

Job Description

TITLE:  DEAN OF p-16 INitiatives

CLASS CODE: 4386

Description of Work:

Coordinates and directs P-16 initiatives that are consistent with the objectives of the College, the District and the needs of the community. 

Supervision received: Administrative direction from the President of the College  (subject to review).

Supervision Exercised:  Manages the employees accountable in the areas included in the P-16, Gateway Program , and other related programs as developed

Examples of Duties:*

Directs the Gateway to College Program

Provides the National Network data for the program

Works with partner school districts

Responds to TEA and THEB request

Directs the SAISD/SAC Early College High School

Works with curriculum alignment

Assists with the summer bridge programs for high school students in the subject areas of math, science, and English Language Arts to be delivered at the college

Researches and develops grant opportunities for early college high school programs in collaboration with the college grant writer

Develops strategies to provide post-secondary learning opportunities for every students graduating from a targeted high school

Researches opportunities for an increase in distance learning offerings and eliminating institutional and communication barriers to dual credit attainment

Develops and implements strategies to inform the public and the educational community about college readiness standards and the implications.

Develops college readiness programs for high school students

 With the Dean of Evening, Weekend and Distance Education evaluate and improve all dual credit administrative processes

Develops a coordinated outreach strategies for fostering a college going culture in targeted areas

Develops plans to address high school students who have failed to pass TAKS

Develops early college partnerships between public, charter and private schools

Works with the District on the Pathways Program

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

QualificationS for Appointment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Demonstrated knowledge of Texas high school curriculum requirements as defined by TEKS

Knowledge of Texas legislative processes as they pertain to schools

Knowledge of and experience with early college high school/drop out recovery programs

Knowledge of high school administrative procedures as required by the Texas Education Agency

Knowledge of the implementation of technology in the learning process

Ability to effectively organize education theories and practices

Ability to manage people and programs; prioritizing and delegating essential work

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Ability to collaborate with diverse individuals and groups

Ability to market San Antonio College and college policies; making presentations as necessary

Education

Master’s Degree in a related area

Experience

A minimum of five (5) years experience in K-12 education along a minimum of three (3) years experience with curriculum correlation

Physical Requirements

Regular 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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