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General Statement of Job

General Statement of Job

The Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Learning serves as liaison for the College with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB); facilitates the development of new baccalaureate, workforce education and academic programs; advises deans and faculty concerning the process, procedures and guidelines for the development of curriculum; ensures compliance of all curricula with the THECB and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Responsible for submission of revisions for baccalaureate, associate degree, and certificate programs to the THECB. Responsible for the assessment of student learning outcomes. Administers the credit course scheduling process for all divisions. Oversees the Curriculum and Student Learning department staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensures compliance of all curricula with THECB and SACSCOC.
2. Keeps abreast of guidelines related to Academic Affairs from THECB and SACSCOC and communicates this information to Academic Affairs leadership.
3. Coordinates with the SACSCOC liaison to ensure appropriate reporting of all Substantive Changes related to instructional programs or sites.
4. Responsible for preparing all compliance reports/responses for standards under the area of supervision.
5. Serves as the institutional liaison for the THECB.
6. Maintains the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) placement scale for the College and ensures compliance with TSI regulations as proposed by the THECB.
7. Responsible for the assessment of student learning outcomes, including faculty training, and ensures timely reporting of outcomes data for each department.
8. Administers the credit course scheduling process for all divisions.
9. Oversees the new academic and workforce program development process.
10. Responsible for submission of revisions for baccalaureate, associate degree, and certificate programs to the THECB.
11. Oversees the student evaluation process and ensures compliance.
12. Responsible for updating the Faculty Handbook.
13. Responsible for the core curriculum evaluation process and writes and submits core curriculum evaluation reports to the THECB.
14. Consults with the college-wide Curriculum and Program Review Committee on Compliance guidelines.
15. Oversees the development of the College Instructional Calendar, including serving as chair of the committee, and creation and maintenance of the College Minimester calendar.
16. Oversees the comprehensive Institutional Effectiveness Plan for the Curriculum and Student Learning department.
17. Responsible for maintaining accountability and sound fiscal management.
18. Keeps abreast of technological developments in areas of responsibility.
19. Provides assistance with special projects as deemed appropriate by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
20. Administers the faculty load and compensation process.
21. Recommends for hire, supervises, trains, and evaluates the Administrative Assistant, Curriculum and Student Learning Manager, and Director of Academic Assessment; oversees the Curriculum and Student Learning department staff.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Information

Posting Number SP1153 Position Title Staff - Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Learning Department AA-Curriculum & Student Learning Temporary End Date (if applicable) Location Pecan E-Class Administrative FLSA Exempt Min Salary $63,000.00 - $110,250.00 Salary Range* Required Education and Experience

1. Master’s Degree required.
2. At least three (3) years of experience in curriculum or higher education administration required.
3. At least three (3) years of administrative/supervisory experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), reporting software, student information systems, Degree Works, and internet research skills.
3. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects that require demonstrated leadership ability.
4. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action.
5. Team player with the ability to collaborate with all college departments, functions, and other support services.
6. Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
7. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; wiling to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
8. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse, multi-cultural college population.
9. Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
10. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, THECB and SACSCOC regulations, governmental regulations, and Legislative policy.
11. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
12. Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from executive management, faculty, staff, students, public groups, regulatory agencies, and/or Boards of Trustees.
13. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
14. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
15. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

1. All applicants are subject to a national criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
2. Security Sensitive position: In addition, subject to federal background check.
3. Must have valid Texas driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.

Physical Requirements

1. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
2. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
3. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
4. Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
5. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
6. Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
7. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
8. Standing particularly for sustained periods of time.
9. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
10. Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Working Environment

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Security Sensitive? Yes Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date Close Date 01/30/2019 Open Until Filled (overrides Close Date) No Special Instructions to Applicants

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Foreign Transcripts

Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College. NACES Members

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Equal Employment Opportunity
South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal education institution and equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Discrimination is prohibited and the College will comply with all applicable College policies, and state and federal legislation. This policy extends to individuals seeking employment with and admission to the College.

Title IX Statement
Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972 (20 U.S.C. s1681 et seq.) and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX), “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Posting Supplemental Questions

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1. * What is the highest academic degree earned?
   • Doctorate
   • Master
   • Bachelor
   • Associate
   • Certificate
   • Other
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Monitor
   • South Texas College Human Resources Website
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.Com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Starr County Town Crier
   • Other
3. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts/Foreign Transcript Evaluations

Optional Documents

1. Veteran's Employment Preference Documentation