Associate Dean, Workforce - Houston North Greenspoint, United States - Lone Star College

Description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC

Student Focused

Own It

Foster Belonging

Cultivate Community

Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For " is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Houston North Greenspoint

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

LSC-Houston North Greenspoint is a state-of-the-art, full-service location designed to serve the greater Greenspoint area. Its proximity to local businesses and public transportation has created a location ideal for working and non-traditional students. The facility offers a selection of day, evening and weekend credit courses, including university-transfer courses, certificates, computer/office skills, and developmental studies.

Location address is 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E., Houston, TX

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Associate Dean builds schedules to meet student needs, offer programs for student success, and guide the adjunct faculty on instructional methods and technology. The Associate Dean provides instructional leadership for 80 Adjunct Faculty across 23 disciplines, as well as for the Learning Commons and Tutoring Center. This role also ensures administrative support services are provided to students, faculty, and staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Create multiple discipline schedules

Hire part-time workers, work study students, and qualified Adjunct Faculty to ensure instruction delivery for various delivery modalities

Approve payroll records

Observe, train, and audit adjunct faculty members and work study students

Request and approve budgetary items for the Learning Commons and Tutoring Center

Perform SACS-related audit of syllabi and curriculum vitae

Resolve student and faculty issues to ensure optimal delivery of instruction

Mentor Adjunct Faculty to ensure quality of instruction meets the mission and vision of the college

Coordinate FCAT meetings so that instructional information can be disseminated to college stakeholders

Coordinate All Faculty Night for all faculty and staff

Utilize SharePoint as an instructional resource for troubleshooting issues, building course schedules, and tracking Adjunct Faculty accountability measures

Communicate instructional updates and questions to leadership team

Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration on new course offerings, course formats, and coordinating events

Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Advanced organization skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of judgment

Excellent decision making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to take initiative and understand all of the policies and procedures

Multi-tasking abilities

Ability to maintain a positive attitude in demanding work environment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of related work experience

Salary

Hiring salary range is $72,821-$83,744

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

Length of time (specific months and years) of employment

If the position was full time or part time

If the position was paid or unpaid

Level of degree completed including date earned.

Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on 'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.