Tri-C
Associate Dean, Creative Arts
Tri-C, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Associate Dean, Creative Arts
Department:
Creative Arts
Location:
College-Wide
Reports To:
Associate Provost
Recruitment Type:
Internal
Requisition ID:
req4744
Employment Type:
Administration and Professionals
Union Position:
Non-Union
Work Schedule:
M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Number of Openings:
1
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Providesleadership and administrative management to Creative Arts disciplines at the assignedcampus(es). Supports collegewide and campusstrategic initiatives related to Creative Arts disciplines. Manages the academic schedule incollaboration with the School Dean and Dean of Academic Success. Responsible for campus and School of Creative Arts communicationrelated to faculty expectations, plans, and activities.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Provides leadership and management for Creative Arts disciplines at the assigned campus to fully implement the academic and student success vision of the School Dean and Dean of Academic SuccessCoordinates with the School Dean, collegewide counterparts and the Dean of Academic Success to ensure students' access to a variety of courses as well as to provide campus support for facultyDevelops, reviews, and evaluates the academic strategic plans, curriculum, programs, course schedules and budgets within Creative ArtsRecruits, selects, supervises and evaluates full-time faculty and departmental staff in Creative Arts. Manages adjunct faculty hiring and evaluation in collaboration with faculty coordinators.Recruits, selects, supervises and evaluates Program Directors and staffStrengthens the pipeline from secondary to post-secondary education and experiential opportunities that increase students' workforce readiness, degree and certificate completionCoordinates with Enrollment Management and other departments to manage student recruitment, retention and completion, and monitor leading and lagging progress indicators for studentsMonitors faculty evaluations, course completions, student feedback, withdrawal surveys and other relevant data to promote continuous improvementCollaborates with Student Affairs team to address student concernsWorks with Dean of Academic Success to coordinate academic services and co-curricular activitiesCollaborates with the Curriculum Office to ensure that the appropriate standards, principles, and rules of the Higher Learning Commission including curricular/program development, revisions, updates and all levels of student learning outcomes are addressedIdentifies grant opportunities geared toward increasing students' experiential, research and co-op experiences in a variety of fieldsCollaborates with other academic area team members as part of the campus-based academic leadership team in order to keep programs relevant and currentEnsures the communication of plans, activities and expectations for faculty and staff at various levels department/division/center and within the divisionCollaborates with counterparts and the School Dean to ensure all program reviews, curricula and assessment plans and any appropriate accreditation processes and requirements are met in a timely and accurate mannerParticipates in Deans Council and other campus and collegewide committees.Serves on the campus leadership team and assists with campus-based projects and initiativesPerforms other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Master's degree in a related fieldSignificant related experience may substitute for educationMinimum of six years of successful and progressive experience related to the field within a college or industry settingDemonstrated related general experience including:Demonstrated experience planning, assigning, scheduling, supervising and ensuring the quality of the work of othersDemonstrated experience forecasting, planning, maintaining, preparing, and monitoring a business area's budgetDemonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have significant, broad implications on the management and operations of a division (or equivalent business area)Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem solving methods in adaptive situations
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS and ABILITIES
Possess comprehensive knowledge of Higher Education theories, concepts and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focusPossess broad based knowledge of existing and emerging pedagogies and academic delivery systemsPossess broad based knowledge of supporting student successAbility to manage and supervise a diverse staffPossess strong management skillsPossess a commitment to working with cross-functional teamsPossess a commitment to professional development and continuous learning and improvementPossess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsPossess strong organizational and time-management skillsDemonstrated creative thinker and a problem solverAbility to work accurately with great attention to detailPossess advanced-level project management skillsPossess basic-level Blackboard skills (or equivalent program)Possess intermediate-level Banner skills (or equivalent program)Possess intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to independently set goals and determine best course of action to achieve desired resultsAbility to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivityAbility to facilitate top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issuesAbility to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and qualityPossess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population
COMPETENCIES
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
CollaborationAdaptabilityQuality of Work
VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIESService FocusCommunications
IMPORTANT COMPETENCIESTime UtilizationContinuous Improvement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGDoctorate degree in a related fieldDemonstrated teaching experience at the college levelExperience working in the community and with community outreach
Special Instructions to Applicants:
During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.
Department:
Creative Arts
Location:
College-Wide
Reports To:
Associate Provost
Recruitment Type:
Internal
Requisition ID:
req4744
Employment Type:
Administration and Professionals
Union Position:
Non-Union
Work Schedule:
M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Number of Openings:
1
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Providesleadership and administrative management to Creative Arts disciplines at the assignedcampus(es). Supports collegewide and campusstrategic initiatives related to Creative Arts disciplines. Manages the academic schedule incollaboration with the School Dean and Dean of Academic Success. Responsible for campus and School of Creative Arts communicationrelated to faculty expectations, plans, and activities.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Provides leadership and management for Creative Arts disciplines at the assigned campus to fully implement the academic and student success vision of the School Dean and Dean of Academic SuccessCoordinates with the School Dean, collegewide counterparts and the Dean of Academic Success to ensure students' access to a variety of courses as well as to provide campus support for facultyDevelops, reviews, and evaluates the academic strategic plans, curriculum, programs, course schedules and budgets within Creative ArtsRecruits, selects, supervises and evaluates full-time faculty and departmental staff in Creative Arts. Manages adjunct faculty hiring and evaluation in collaboration with faculty coordinators.Recruits, selects, supervises and evaluates Program Directors and staffStrengthens the pipeline from secondary to post-secondary education and experiential opportunities that increase students' workforce readiness, degree and certificate completionCoordinates with Enrollment Management and other departments to manage student recruitment, retention and completion, and monitor leading and lagging progress indicators for studentsMonitors faculty evaluations, course completions, student feedback, withdrawal surveys and other relevant data to promote continuous improvementCollaborates with Student Affairs team to address student concernsWorks with Dean of Academic Success to coordinate academic services and co-curricular activitiesCollaborates with the Curriculum Office to ensure that the appropriate standards, principles, and rules of the Higher Learning Commission including curricular/program development, revisions, updates and all levels of student learning outcomes are addressedIdentifies grant opportunities geared toward increasing students' experiential, research and co-op experiences in a variety of fieldsCollaborates with other academic area team members as part of the campus-based academic leadership team in order to keep programs relevant and currentEnsures the communication of plans, activities and expectations for faculty and staff at various levels department/division/center and within the divisionCollaborates with counterparts and the School Dean to ensure all program reviews, curricula and assessment plans and any appropriate accreditation processes and requirements are met in a timely and accurate mannerParticipates in Deans Council and other campus and collegewide committees.Serves on the campus leadership team and assists with campus-based projects and initiativesPerforms other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Master's degree in a related fieldSignificant related experience may substitute for educationMinimum of six years of successful and progressive experience related to the field within a college or industry settingDemonstrated related general experience including:Demonstrated experience planning, assigning, scheduling, supervising and ensuring the quality of the work of othersDemonstrated experience forecasting, planning, maintaining, preparing, and monitoring a business area's budgetDemonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have significant, broad implications on the management and operations of a division (or equivalent business area)Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem solving methods in adaptive situations
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS and ABILITIES
Possess comprehensive knowledge of Higher Education theories, concepts and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focusPossess broad based knowledge of existing and emerging pedagogies and academic delivery systemsPossess broad based knowledge of supporting student successAbility to manage and supervise a diverse staffPossess strong management skillsPossess a commitment to working with cross-functional teamsPossess a commitment to professional development and continuous learning and improvementPossess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsPossess strong organizational and time-management skillsDemonstrated creative thinker and a problem solverAbility to work accurately with great attention to detailPossess advanced-level project management skillsPossess basic-level Blackboard skills (or equivalent program)Possess intermediate-level Banner skills (or equivalent program)Possess intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to independently set goals and determine best course of action to achieve desired resultsAbility to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivityAbility to facilitate top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issuesAbility to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and qualityPossess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population
COMPETENCIES
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
CollaborationAdaptabilityQuality of Work
VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIESService FocusCommunications
IMPORTANT COMPETENCIESTime UtilizationContinuous Improvement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGDoctorate degree in a related fieldDemonstrated teaching experience at the college levelExperience working in the community and with community outreach
Special Instructions to Applicants:
During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.