Broward College is a nationally ranked institution of higher education in Broward County, Florida, providing residents and non-residents with access to high-quality, affordable education.
Broward College is a nationally ranked institution of higher education in Broward County, Florida, providing residents and non-residents with access to high-quality, affordable education. The College offers several degree options, including certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees, baccalaureate degrees in selected programs and continuing education courses.
The first and largest non-profit institution of higher education in Broward County, our campuses and centers serve more than 66,000 students annually. Our diverse student body represents 150 countries of origin and we are proud to consistently be one of the country’s top producers of associate degrees to minorities.
As an equal access and employment opportunity institution we are committed to a tradition of increasing and retaining an intellectually, culturally, and ethnically diverse student body and workforce in an effort to increase the success of our students, faculty, and staff while strengthening our local and global communities.
The purpose of the job is to provide college-wide leadership and support for developing, implementing, and enforcing college policies and procedures as they relate to the overall college curriculum at the course and program levels in accordance with State Rules, regional accreditation requirements, and institutional mandates - including compliance with the Florida Departments of Education's Course Numbering System (SCNS). The District Director is responsible for the comprehensive coordination and administration of initiatives to implement a college-wide continuous cycle of academic assessment and evaluation activities to improve student learning outcomes. The District Director will supervise other administrative initiative to include but not limited to; coordination of the Academic Affairs portion of the College Catalog, and administration of initiatives to implement a college-wide continuous cycle of academic assessment and evaluation activities to improve student learning outcomes.
Minimum Education: Master's Degree in Education or related field.
Minimum Experience/Training: Typically over eight years general business experience, including five years in management and three years in post secondary or higher education
Experience in education/academia with experience in designing curricula and at least 2-years administrative experience preferred at the Directors level or above. Experience in working with faculty in Curriculum Development.
Position Number:ADM-0188
Close date: The first review of applications will begin on March 13th 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
Skills/ Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College's diversity goals in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff.
In-depth knowledge and expertise in all aspects of own and related areas of the College, and pertinent interdependencies
General understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences
Strong knowledge of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
Proven expertise in planning and executing operational plans, managing projects and/or programs, budgeting and cost control
Strong managerial and team building skills, and demonstrated ability to motivate and empower direct and indirect reports to achieve area priorities
Ability to diagnose, plan and manage resource requirements for own area, including staffing, budgets, equipment, etc.
Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment
Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues
Working knowledge of the academic-side of the institution; Basic to moderately-advanced knowledge of the institution's mainframe software; Moderately-advanced to advanced knowledge of any web-authoring software the institution may use; Basic knowledge of the Florida DOE's online database (SCNS); Basic knowledge of the institutions purchasing/procurement/personnel/budget procedures; General familiarity with the institution's faculty/administrative resources; Self-motivated/self-starter/self-directed; Detailed oriented.
How to Apply for Broward College Positions:
Apply on-line through https://jobs.broward.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52724 [5]
A complete online employment application form is required with the following requested documents.
• CV/Resume
• Transcript
• Cover Letter
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcement.
• Upon selection, official transcripts will be required.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the required background checks.
• All positions are contingent upon budget approval by the Board of Trustees.
Call (800) 682-3646 or (954) 201-7338 for more information
Broward College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and person with disabilities.
Application Instructions
Please apply online https://jobs.broward.edu [6]