Dean of Academic Programs & Services
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Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Gadsden, ALJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 05485College/Division: GSCC-400011-Academic Administration InstructionOpening Date: 11/12/2024Closing Date: 11/26/2024 4:00 PM CentralCampus Location: Gadsden State Community CollegeEssential Duties and Responsibilities DUTIES: Leadership/Administrative

• Provide executive oversight and innovative leadership of all academic instructional programs and services; program development and revision; library services; online instruction; international programs; and the Alabama Language Institute
• Ensure appropriate and timely evaluation of academic instructional programs and personnel.
• Oversee development and implementation of strategic planning for all academic programs/services. Establish priorities and plans for program development.
• Ensure compliance with institutional accreditation standards and regulations as well as specialty accreditation for those programs eligible for new or continuing accreditation.
• Oversees SACSCOC compliance and specialty accreditation compliance for all programs/services in assigned division/department.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in stressful, contentious situations.
• Ensure that all divisions/departments offer a flexible, student friendly schedule of course offerings, is responsive to student needs, provide excellence in academic delivery of all program components, and fully integrate technology into the instructional environment.
• Represent academic instructional programs/services in College governance, in Postsecondary committees, and in other venues as appropriate.
• Serve as liaison with secondary schools and four-year universities to create articulation agreements, coordinate course offerings, and facilitate the transfer of students.
• Promote academic integrity and teaching/learning environments that are student centered and conducive to learning.
• Coordinate class schedules and the development of the course catalog and instructional calendar.
• Ensure compliance with ACCS, the College, ACHE, and other regulatory policies.

Faculty

• Promote and support faculty growth and excellence in instructional delivery through comprehensive professional development.
• Lead and manage faculty and staff in institutional effectiveness activities.
• Validate the need for current programs, and development and implementation of new programs.
• Recruit, select and retain exceptional personnel.
• Ensure appropriate courses and workloads for academic faculty and staff.

Students

• Work closely with other divisions in the College to coordinate student recruitment and retention.
• Support and promote the College's enrollment efforts.

Budget

• Manage activities and resources of the College to assure cost effectiveness and return on investment.
• Manage all budgets within the academic division.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade. QualificationsQualifications

• Earned Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution required. Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching on the college level required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience at the department chair level or above (e.g., program director, division chair, assistant dean) required. Documented administrative competencies in fiscal management, budget development and coordination, personnel supervision and evaluation, curriculum development, program development and evaluation enterprise management, and strategic planning required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing continuous compliance of an instructional unit or multiple units/divisions with a regional accreditation body (e.g., Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) required.
• Teaching and/or administrative experience at the two-year college level preferred.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Documented evidence of active engagement in college and community activities.
• Documented evidence of development and implementation of innovative delivery systems and enhanced teaching through advanced information technology.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge and background in non-traditional delivery methods of instruction.
• Highly effective communication and problem solving skills.
• Adept in conflict resolution, team building, and promotion of strong, collaborative interpersonal relationships.

Application Procedures/Additional InformationPROJECTED STARTING DATE:January 2, 2025 SALARY: Salary Schedule B - $100,936 - $143,669 based on applicable experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE:November 26, 2024 - 4:00 P.M.APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Salary Calculation: For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule. Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College's official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (...@gadsdenstate.edu)Please Note:•ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.•When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:NEOGOV Customer Service: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST (855) ###-####Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.Sick LeaveAll regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.8 hours per month(may accumulate an unlimited number)Annual LeaveAll regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office. 0-4 years 8 hours per month5-9 years 10 hours per month10-14 years 12 hours per month15-19 years 14 hours per month20+ 16 hours per month(may accumulate up to 480 hours)Personal LeaveAll regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)Professional LeaveUp to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.HolidaysNew Year's DayMartin Luther King/Robert E. Lee BirthdayNational Memorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayDay after Thanksgiving DayChristmas EveChristmas Day15 (5 locally assigned)Contracted Work Days260RetirementThe TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)Law Enforcement Officers:Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)Health InsurancePEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision. Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).Duty Hours(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)Tuition AssistanceThis tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes. Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.01 Did you attach a letter of interest? A complete application packet consists of (a) a completed Gadsden State Community College application through NEOED, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education. Did you attach all of those documents?

• Yes
• No

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