Description of Position

***First review date December 2, 2019***

The following are examples of typical duties that may be assigned to positions in this job family. It does not imply that all positions within the job family perform all the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, directs, evaluates, and oversees administration of academic affairs for the Verde Valley campus and Sedona center by performing duties personally.
• Participates on district committees on various issues related to academics, instruction, curriculum, and faculty affairs.
• Directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs based on the Verde Valley campus and Sedona center.
• Directs and coordinates activities of instructional managers, including program directors/coordinators, and other
• Plans and implements professional development activities in conjunction with the other academic deans for full-time and adjunct faculty in the department/division.
• Supervises the preparation of catalog material for programs on the Verde Valley campus and Sedona center.
• Works with the Director of Scheduling & Early College Partnerships to determine scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses for the Verde Valley campus and Sedona center.
• Communicates and collaborates on a regular basis with Director of Student Affairs & Campus Operations of the Verde Valley campus to ensure a campus atmosphere of consistency and collaboration.
• Works to maintain a college wide consistency of student-facing processes and procedures for a seamless experience for students collegewide, regardless of the location.
• Assists in the selection, improvement, and evaluation of instructional faculty; review of credentials, screening of applications, and formulation of recommendations for final interviews with the Vice President of Instruction.
• Maintains current knowledge of, and interprets and applies Federal, State, and related legislation. Revises program administration to comply with regulations.
• Works with the Office of Community Relations to attend community events and meetings in the Verde Valley and Sedona on behalf of the college.
• Responsible for budget preparation, monitoring, verification, and reconciliation of expenditure of funds for academic programs on the Verde Valley campus and Sedona center.
  

Minimum Expectations & Requirements

• Master's degree
• Supervisory experience
• Instructional leadership skills
• Ability to adhere to deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties
• Must live in the Verde Valley
• Knowledge of Open Educational Resources, Online Education and Instructional Design

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Academic Administrative experience in class schedule building, budget management and problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Professional experience in a community college/higher education work environment.
• Experience working with Open Educational Resources, Online Education and Instructional Design

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel 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, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

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 quiet.