Operational Leadership
Constructs and coordinates the academic course schedule according to student and program needs; seeks input from faculty and advisors; facilitates the faculty course selection process; and assigns faculty to courses.
Monitors course registrations and adjusts schedules and assignments in conjunction with the Dean and the Office of Academic Affairs.
Prepare reports including enrollment analysis, strategic planning initiatives, departmental accomplishments, and the status of department goals.
Administers the department budget in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs and the Resource, Planning, and Analysis Office. Estimates expenses to implement department objectives; completes midyear budget review; reviews and approves requisitions; exercises budgetary controls and reallocates resources when necessary.
Processes administrative documents/requests in a timely manner, including but not limited to pay action requests, reassigned time/load forms, N-Credit and X-Credit Requests, course substitution/exception requests, fee waiver requests, Workday requests (i.e.., spend authorizations, invoice reconciliation, leave requests, etc.).
Promotes and supports the selection and retention of outstanding faculty and staff. Conducts annual faculty appraisals and staff evaluations.
Communicates position expectations, provides direction, and resolves work problems.
Recommend pay increases, promotions, and other personnel actions.
Approves leave and authorizes overtime as appropriate.
Provides recommendations to the Dean regarding faculty and staff vacancies and position reallocations. Administers disciplinary actions upon approval and in collaboration with the Dean and Human Resources.
In collaboration with Lead Instructors/Program Coordinators and other faculty, maintains an active, credentialed adjunct pool. Conducts classroom and online observations of adjunct faculty when required and completes the appraisal process.
Ensures new adjunct faculty are provided mentorship and guidance regarding procedures and protocols, and provides an orientation to the department and College.
Advocates for departmental needs by recommending to the Dean, equipment and supplies for purchase, projecting space and equipment needs for the department, and exercising general responsibility for departmental facilities and equipment in accordance with College policy.
Initiates and/or monitors laboratory needs, textbooks, technology, and capital equipment orders.
Works with the CSCC Apprenticeship Coordinator to support and increase enrollments for our DOL Registered Apprenticeship partners, to include processing enrollments, reviewing/approving annual contracts and partner payments, assisting with intake testing for selected partners, and recruiting new apprenticeship partners.
In collaboration with the College Credit Plus office, works with staff, manages, and supports the offering of embedded college-level courses to high school students.
Coordinates with lead faculty to, or in some instances may, conduct classroom observations and provide appropriate orientation and team-building activities with high school faculty and facilitators to help with their integration and understanding of the departmentās curriculum and learning outcomes.
Works collaboratively with faculty union and college personnel to uphold the bargaining agreement.
Department Leadership
Supports the strategic goals of the College through all of the departmentās programming decisions; in collaboration with the Dean, leads faculty and staff through the process of establishing and maintaining a long-term vision for the department that is consistent with the Collegeās mission. Serves as a liaison between the department and other units of the institution and ensures departmental compliance with College and accrediting agenciesā policies, procedures and regulations.
Guides, executes, and reports the departmentās strategic planning process while maintaining a climate that is collegial and encourages innovative thinking through faculty and staff engagement and participation.
The Chairperson articulates the goals of the department and the division, both within and beyond the department, and carries forward the departmentās requests in pursuit of these goals.
Actively leads departmental enrollment management strategy in conjunction with faculty, advisors, and other campus resources through the use of data analysis, recruitment plans, enrollment growth strategies, and retention programs.
Support Student Success
Leads and supports student success initiatives within the department.
Responds to studentsā needs and inquiries.
Meets with students regarding grade disputes or other issues.
Mediates and provides solutions to student-faculty conflicts.
College & Community Relations
Collaborates with the Offices of College Credit Plus, Distance Education and Instructional Services (DEIS), Workforce Innovation, Delaware Campus, and Regional Learning Centers, and other departments regarding a variety of subjects, which could include course schedules, staffing, faculty credentialing, projects, faculty professional development, and other initiatives.
Serves as a liaison with other institutions of higher learning, industry leaders, professional organizations, and the public.
Participates in community engagement opportunities, including but not limited to: ttending Admissions recruiting events both on and off campus, serving on advisory boards for regional career-tech centers, high schools, and trade associations (i.e.., Ft. Hayes, Tri-Rivers, SWCS, EFCC, Builders Exchange, BIA, etc.), attending outreach events sponsored by external agencies (ie., Ohio Energy, Columbus Urban League, Jobs for the Future, etc.), designing/offering credit and non-credit programming to support the needs of the community (i.e., City of Columbus, Google, Columbus Urban League, Meta/Facebook, etc.).
Faculty Support
Leads department faculty in a wide range of new and ongoing academic and administrative matters.
Fosters collegiality among faculty and supports their professional development.
Maintains communication and collaboration with the faculty regarding department, division, and College strategic and academic initiatives.
Supports the faculty tenure and promotion process.
Curriculum, Accreditation, & Assessment Process
Refers students to appropriate college resources. Leads faculty and academic advisors through the evaluation and approval of prerequisites and helps to maintain the transferability of the curriculum.
Culture of Respect
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as required.
Manages multiple assignments of varying complexity and meets tight timelines and deadlines, with the ability to adapt to changing needs of the College and business partners.
Ensures College name and image is perceived positively by external as well as internal audience/stakeholders.
Attend all required departmental meetings and training sessions.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelorās Degree.
Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience and experience in construction, trades, and civil engineering.
*An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical office environment. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices.
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