Assistant Dean, Information Systems Technology Columbus State Community College

Strategic Academic Leadership

• Assists the Dean with the development and implementation of College goals, policies, and procedures.

• Collaborates with and supports the Dean in developing the division's academic schedule, logical course sequence, review of success data, and recommends strategies for retention of students and overall growth and improvements.

• Supports the Dean and Chairpersons in capital planning activities.

• Collaborates with other leaders across Academic Affairs and the College to support the mission and strategic priorities of the institution.

• Collaborates with Academic Council, Curriculum Committees, and faculty to improve overall student success.

• Models an active commitment to student success, enthusiasm for the profession, and the talent to incorporate best practices into the organizational culture.

• Supports a collaborative working environment between the division and Offices of K-12 Partnerships, The Office of Talent Strategy, Curriculum Management, Distance Education and Instructional Support, Grants, and the Office of College Completion.

• Undertakes special projects at the request of the Dean to assist in meeting Division priorities.

Divisional Leadership

• Serves as proxy for the Dean in functional activities such as leave approval, clinical and internship agreements, and other activities as assigned.

• Supervision and evaluation of Faculty Chairs and faculty in departments led by Faculty Chairs. Addresses student academic concerns that are unresolved at the department level.

• Acts as a substitute supervisor for Chairpersons who are on leave or when a Chair position has an extended vacancy.

• Represents programs, departments, division, and the College in institutional assignments, community affairs, and professional activities.

• Assists in the hiring process for department chairs, faculty, staff, and other managers in the division. Supports the function of curriculum development to ensure adherence to all facets of the curriculum process.

• Works with Chairpersons and faculty to support the work of the academic departments. Oversees and coordinates program review and department assessment efforts.

• Acts as a representative or spokesperson for the division in instances where the Dean is unavailable. Leads and serves on departmental, division, and College committees. Works collaboratively with Chairpersons to monitor, investigate, and report enrollment trends to the Dean.

Operational Leadership

• Assigns and delegates tasks, provides direction, resolves issues, eliminates barriers, communicates job expectations, trains staff, and develops professional growth opportunities.

• Communicates and assists with the implementation of office strategies and priorities. Assists in recruiting and hiring, and provides ongoing feedback and coaching.

• Conducts annual employee evaluations, and recommends pay increases, promotion,s and other personnel actions.

• Administers disciplinary actions upon approval and in collaboration with Human Resources. Approves leaves and authorizes work schedule alterations as appropriate.

• Interprets, explains, carries out and enforces the College's policies.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.