Job Title: Director, Professional Development
Location: LSC-University Park
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 33347
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, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Advance Equity
• 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 was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, affordable academic transfer and career training education to 99,000 students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion.

LSC, which consists of seven colleges, ten centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online, is continuously named Great Colleges to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.

Founded in 2010, LSC-University Park is located on a 71-acre campus that includes the comprehensive Lone Star College campus along with Lone Star Corporate College, the LSC-Energy & Manufacturing Center, multiple university partners, a charter high school, several commercial tenants and much more creating the college of the future. LSC-UP’s vision is to be nationally recognized as the model for the innovative college of the 21st century. LSC-UP’s “Invitation to Innovate” (i2i) has resulted in local, national and international awards and recognitions, including one patent.

Campus address is 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.

Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Director, Professional Development manages staff and/or resources to provide specific program or service offerings to internal or external stakeholders. Provides on-going professional development to faculty, staff, and administrators. Develops original curriculum and presents it. A main focus of this role is the development of faculty. Manages all of the professional development traveling funding and manages a professional development budget as well budget forecasting each year.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides leadership and direction through Managers and Senior ManagersCreates curriculum for original presentations and delivers presentationsPlans and schedules the Professional Development calendar; coordinates the Wellness and Customer Services ProgramsIs accountable for the performance and results of related disciplinesDevelops strategic plans for various projects managing multiple deadlines, budgets and resourcesResponsible for assessing return on Investment. Assesses all initiatives produced to determine their long-term impactDevelops and manages Faculty Professional Development including Faculty Development Day and oversees the Faculty Resource Center; coordinates D2L open labs and is responsible for ConvocationManages Adjunct Faculty Liaison Program and supervises part-time coordinator, part-time adjunct faculty liaisons and adjunct professional developmentResponsible for employee hiring, training, and incentive programsManages professional development travel funds and Committee, and oversees professional development budgetResolves issues with significant impact which are department wideResponsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Excellent management skills, strong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to understand Lone Star College System policies and proceduresAbility to display personal initiative and autonomyAbility to establish strategy and direction for departmentAbility to work independently and in a team environmentAbility to problem solve and provide team building skillsStrong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationshipsExcellent attention to detailAbility to set priorities and handle several tasks simultaneouslyAbove average skills in utilization of computer systems to extract and report informationAbility to work in a responsive environment where co-workers or citizens bring problems to incumbent for resolution; ability to determine the problem and create an individual solution for the issue.

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 equipmentInterface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork 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, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience must include at least 3 years in a manager- or director-level position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree

Salary

Hiring salary range is $65,140 to $74,911.

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:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. 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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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