Dean, Learning Commons

Title:

Dean, Learning Commons

SO Learning Commons

South Campus

APT
- Administrative

FT
- Regular

No

Monthly

Starting Pay - $115,500;
Commensurate with education and experience

Monday
- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Varies based oncourse schedule

This position is not eligible for remote work

The Dean of Learning Commons is a leadership position requiring ahighly motivated leader with the ability to deliver a high level ofinteractive customer service, as well as develop and maintain collaborative relationships inside and outside of the College. The successful candidate will have a record of prioritizingeffectively, proactively solving problems, managing multiple projects simultaneously with high levels of accuracy, and achieving goals within or ahead of established time frames.

The position serves the staff, faculty, and students at Tarrant County Collegeby providing leadership in the implementation and ongoing activities associated with the Learning Commons, which is comprised of library services, supplemental instruction, maker-based, and discovery experiences, learning support, and other academicresources.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations related to the Learning Commons and supervise the area managers, including the management of employee performance and conduct issues, annual performance evaluations, and conflict management
• Interacts with students in the Learning Commons in ways that promote and enhance a growth mindset regarding student learning andmodel such behavior consistently for faculty and staff
• Generates reports to meet institutional needs and grant requirements; prepare and manage annual budget for the Learning Commons; maintain accurate records regarding expenditure and equipment inventories; review operations on a periodic basis to optimize cost-effectiveness
• Prepares and delivers presentations to communicate to the Collegecommunity about the Learning Commons role and its capabilities
• Strictly honor the privacy, security, and confidentiality ofstudent records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, and procedures
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed,accessible, and professional engagement
• Keeps informed on advancements and changes in the field ofstudent learning, librarianship, and higher education academic support services
• Creates a dynamic and innovative Learning Commons environment based upon current research and emerging or best practices

• Provides leadership and oversight for departmental activities,including workforce planning, performance management, process improvement, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Focuses on achieving departmental and organizational objectivesthrough effective management of people, programs, and operations
• Leads through supervisors and professional staff by establishing priorities, supporting accountability, and developing team performance

• Collaborates with Learning Commons Deans as well as other stakeholders to provide consistent and comprehensive services tosupport student success
• Promotes the services provided by the Learning Commons, helpinstitutionalize new practices, and enhance student success, aswell as assure the operational success of the Learning Commons
• Provides leadership for the assessment of the Learning Commons,including the data collection, monitoring, and evaluating progress,and recommending and implementing institutional practices to improve effectiveness on an ongoing basis
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

• Works under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs