Dean, Applied Engineering, Agriculture & Skilled Trades

Dean Of Applied Engineering, Agriculture & Skilled Trades (AAS)

The Dean of Applied Engineering, Agriculture & Skilled Trades (AAS) provides leadership for curriculum and workforce development programs. The Dean is responsible for monitoring and growing student enrollment, including researching new programs, implementing retention and completion strategies, and recruiting new students. The Dean works with Department Heads, Coordinators and faculty to ensure quality of instruction and student learning. The Dean assists in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and evaluating the Division's Department Heads, staff, and faculty.

The position works with the appropriate faculty and staff to develop and implement academic policies and programs and collaborates with business and industry to ensure that programs meet industry needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Increase enrollment in the AAS Division:
  Monitor program-level enrollment growth targets; monitor and analyze headcount, FTE, and success rates by program, including disaggregated data; track fill rates; ensure that course schedules are built to accommodate targeted enrollment growth; propose and implement new programs and pathways that align with industry needs; and implement strategies that increase headcount and FTE.
• Manage communications within and between divisions and departments (Workforce Development, Corporate Education, Student Learning, Marketing, and Student Services, for example) that promote collaboration, improve processes, and grow enrollment.
• Lead and manage the development and implementation process for short and long-term plans that grow enrollment and align with the College's strategic goals, mission, and vision; evaluate the effectiveness of such plans and activities and adjust as applicable.
• Implement and monitor a comprehensive and systematic approach to continuous improvement by using and analyzing program, course and student outcomes assessment data to design, review, evaluate and revise programs and academic success initiatives.
• Lead and provide guidance in operational systems that result in effective and efficient administrative processes for budget management, inventory management, student advisement, student learning outcomes, recruitment and retention, course scheduling and instructional operations, faculty orientation, and all other systems that support instruction, instructional administration, and student support.
• Engage in the recruitment and selection of quality faculty and staff, provide leadership development for Department Heads.
• Make recommendations regarding personnel matters to support engagement, learning, and growth.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and employee information.
• Recommend professional development opportunities for faculty and staff with an emphasis on remaining current in field of study and promoting the college's mission and vision.
• Implement and monitor compliance within the division with all College policies and procedures.
• Support and document continued compliance with all SACSCOC accreditation principles relevant to the division and Curriculum.
• Provide community level support by developing advisory boards that contribute to the accomplishment of the division's goals.
• Build and maintain relationships and alliances with four-year institutions, high schools, and other external constituencies to fulfill the mission, goals and objectives of the College as it relates to the AAS Division.
• Ensure all timelines are met and requirements are submitted by established deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, serving on committees, reporting to the Board of Trustees as requested by the President, and participating in professional development.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical
  - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.
• Continuous Learning
  - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Job Knowledge
  - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology
  - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and…