Serves as senior administrative officer for the Skilled Trades, Engineering and information Technologies Division upholding academic standards while providing direction to the College on academic program and operational matters. Works closely with assigned faculty to develop and sustain academic program offerings. Serves as an ambassador of the College and helps communicate the College's mission to both internal and external communities. Primary duties involve exercising discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance, such as faculty hiring issues, curricular program updates and changes, or academic administrative efforts related to the operation of the College.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Leads faculty in student outcomes assessment, program evaluation, curriculum review and development.

Recruits and selects both full and part-time instructional and administrative staff.

Recommends faculty for appointment, promotion, tenure or retention, and/or termination.

Evaluates full and part-time instructors while promoting professional development including outside credentialed CCP instructors on an annual basis.

Develops class schedules and assigns classes to instructors.

Holds regular meetings with the faculty to facilitate communication and faculty participation in planning, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum.

Identifies budgetary needs and administers division budget, maintains records, and prepares statistical reports.

Responsible for coordinating scheduled lab and equipment maintenance, equipment repair and new equipment request.

Participates in formulating and administering College policies and developing long-range goals and objectives for both the institution and the division.

Participates in activities of academic and administrative committees.

Works directly with industries and advisory boards in the area to ensure programs and laboratories are up to date and functional. In addition, the incumbent will coordinate and oversee laboratory and faculty needs.

Coordinates, compiles, and oversees distance learning course offerings.

Creates, manages and reviews both new and existing articulation agreements with area high schools and technology centers, on an annual basis.

Oversees submission process for course and program updates/modifications for internal (e.g., Curriculum Committee) and external review (e.g., ODHE, Higher Learning Commission, and Career Centers).

Completes other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (as applicable):
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
•Full and Part-time Faculty
•Academic Administrative Assistant
•Student Assistants
Other Skills and Abilities:•Demonstrated commitment to student success and to enhancing teaching and learning
•Ability to work collaboratively with peers across disciplines, functional units, and external partners
•Ability to lead faculty teams in projects and the development of new programs and projects
•Must be open minded and a creative thinker and problem solver
•Effective verbal and written communication skills
•Effective analytical skills to interpret data
•Strong interpersonal skills
•Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications
•Knowledge of curriculum development and outcomes assessment preferred
•Experience working in the community and with community outreach preferred
Required Education and/or Work Experience:•Master's Degree in a field appropriate to the Division required, or equivalent experience.
•Experience in supervising faculty and staff in daily divisional operations, budget management and program coordination desired;
•Extensive Industry experience in manufacturing, skills trades, Engineering or Information Technologies;
•Demonstrated leadership skills desired;
•Teaching experience in one of the academic areas of the division at a community college strongly preferred.