ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DEAN PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE

Class Code 4358

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The Dean for Performance Excellence will direct, lead and organize the College quality initiatives as well as College functions that support service and performance excellence, including planning, research, budgeting, organizational development, resource development, institutional technology, and other college services. The incumbent will serve as a member of the President’s leadership team and participate in strategic and organizational planning as well as preparation of college-wide and unit budgeting.

Supervision Received: Supervision from President of the College

Supervision Exercised: Upper level manager

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:*

Provide leadership and direction for College quality initiative, using Baldrige Criteria for Education

Direct and manage the following college functional areas: Planning, Research, and Effectiveness; Resource Development; College Services; Institutional Technology; Purchasing and Inventory

Serve as a member of the College Executive and Leadership Teams

Develop and manage systems and processes for implementing the College strategic plan, for documenting progress, for effective use of data and for learning and service process improvement

Coordinate activities with District offices

Direct and maintain the development, implementation and evaluation of knowledge management systems as well as college policies and procedures

Collaborate with other units in the College to effectively fulfill the mission and vision of the College

Engage in creative problem solving

Create a culture of service to students, faculty, staff, prospective students, industry representatives, and community members

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

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of organizational performance management approaches and budget development and analysis in an educational environment

Demonstrated success in strategic planning, data analysis and process improvement in an education environment as well as success as a team member and team leader/consensus builder

Excellent written and oral communication skills along with interpersonal skills to include the ability to understand and cause understanding, motivate, develop, and persuade others

Self starter with a high level of self initiative; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and take projects from inception to completion

Education:

A Master’s Degree is required. A Master’s Degree in Education or a Business related field is preferred.

Experience:

Five years experience in a job-related field. Specifically, the position prefers a minimum of three years of administrative, supervisory, or other leadership experience, preferably in a college setting. Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Strategic planning, budget development, research, continuous quality improvement

Physical Requirements:

No substantial physical requirements

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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