Chairperson, Engineering Technology
Columbus State Community College

Columbus, Ohio

Posted in Education and Training


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Requisition ID: req4863

Job Title: Chairperson, Engineering Technology

Department: Engineering Technology

Location: Columbus Campus

Employment Type: Administrator/Executive/Manager

Employment Status: Board Approved

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Type: Annual 

Schedule: In-Person: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, evenings or weekends as needed

Additional Information:  * Please attach a cover letter and resume with your application submittal.  

Job Description: 

POSITIONSUMMARY 
As the administrative and academic leader of the department, the Chairperson isaccountable for the delivery of academic programs in accordance withdepartmental, divisional, and College strategic plans; the hiring, evaluation,and professional development of department personnel, including faculty and staff;and oversight of budgeting and resource management. As a member of the Collegeadministration, the Chair coordinates departmental activity with the activitiesof other units within the college and in collaboration with other members of theadministration, and assists in developing and implementing College initiatives.This position demonstrates a commitment to the success of students and fostersdiversity, inclusion, and collegiality among faculty, staff and students. Thisposition reports to the Dean of Business, Engineering & Technology.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

DepartmentLeadership

Supports the College'sstrategic goals through all of the department's programming decisions; incollaboration with the Dean, leads faculty and staff through establishing andmaintaining a long-term vision for the department that is consistent with theCollege's mission. Serves as a liaison between the department and other unitsof the institution and ensures departmental compliance with College andaccrediting agencies' policies, procedures, and regulations.

Guides,executes, and reports the department's strategic planning process whilemaintaining a collegial climate that encourages innovative thinking throughfaculty and staff engagement and participation. The Chairperson articulates thegoals of the department and the division, both within and beyond the department,and carries forward the department's requests in pursuit of these goals.

Actively leads departmentalenrollment management strategy in conjunction with faculty, advisors, and othercampus resources through data analysis, recruitment plans, enrollment growthstrategies, and retention programs.

OperationalLeadership
Constructs and coordinates the academic course schedule according to studentand program needs; seeks input from faculty and advisors; facilitates the facultycourse selection process, and assigns faculty to courses. Monitors courseregistrations and adjust schedules and assignments in conjunction with the Deanand Office of Academic Affairs. Prepares reports, including enrollmentanalysis, strategic planning initiatives, departmental accomplishments, and thestatus of department goals.

Workscollaboratively with faculty and staff to maintain programmatic compliance withABET accreditation criterion. Assists in writing regular reports, leading site visits and self-study preparation, serving as point of contact and self-reportingcompliance.

Administers thedepartment budget in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs and the Resource,Planning, and Analysis Office. Estimates expenses to implement departmentobjectives; completes midyear budget review; reviews and approves requisitions;exercises budgetary controls and reallocates resources when necessary.

Promotes andsupports the selection and retention of outstanding and diverse faculty andstaff. Conducts annual faculty appraisals and staff evaluations. Communicatesposition expectations, provides direction, and resolves work problems. Recommendspay increases, promotions, and other personnel actions. Approves leave andauthorizes overtime as appropriate. Provides recommendations to the Dean aboutfaculty and staff vacancies and position reallocations. Administersdisciplinary actions upon approval and in collaboration with the Dean and HumanResources.

In collaborationwith Lead Instructors/Program Coordinators and other faculty, the Chairperson maintainsan active, credentialed adjunct pool. Conducts classroom and onlineobservations of adjunct faculty when required and completes the appraisalprocess. Ensures new adjunct faculty are provided mentorship and guidanceregarding procedures and protocols and provides an orientation to thedepartment and College.

Advocates fordepartmental needs by recommending to the Dean equipment and supplies forpurchase, projecting space and equipment needs for the department, and exercisinggeneral responsibility for departmental facilities and equipment in accordancewith College policy. Initiates and monitors laboratory needs, textbooks,technology, and capital equipment orders.

In collaborationwith the College Credit Plus office, works to staff, manage, and support theoffering of embedded college-level courses to high school students. Coordinateswith lead faculty to, or in some instances may, conduct classroom observations andprovides appropriate orientation and team-building activities with high school facultyand facilitators to help integrate and understand the department's curriculumand learning outcomes.

Works collaborativelywith faculty unions and college personnel to uphold the bargaining agreement.

Faculty Support
Leadsdepartment faculty in various new and ongoing academic and administrativematters. Fosters collegiality among faculty and supports their professionaldevelopment. Maintains communication and collaboration with the faculty regardingdepartment, division, and College strategic and academic initiatives. Supportsthe faculty tenure and promotion process.

SupportStudent Success
Leads and supportsstudent success initiatives within the department. Responds to students' needsand inquiries: meets with students regarding grade disputes or other issues. Mediatesand provides solutions to student-faculty conflicts.

Refers studentsto appropriate college resources. Leads faculty and academic advisors throughthe evaluation and approval of prerequisites and helps to maintain thetransferability of the curriculum.

Curriculum,Accreditation, and Assessment Processes
Leads andsupports the faculty in curriculum development, redesign, and change. Serves asthe Office of Curriculum Management liaison to ensure new courses andcurricular changes to the College catalog and web pages reflect current andaccurate information. Supports the department assessment committee and faculty engagedin curriculum and program review.

College& Community Relations
Collaborateswith the Offices of College Credit Plus, Distance Education and InstructionalServices (DEIS), Workforce Innovation, Delaware Campus and Regional LearningCenters, and other departments regarding a variety of subjects, which could includecourse schedules, staffing, faculty credentialing, projects, facultyprofessional development, and other initiatives.

Serves as a liaisonwith other institutions of higher learning, industry leaders, professionalorganizations, and the public.

Diversity,Equity, & Inclusion
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff,students, and community members. Develops and maintains strategic partnerships withdiverse groups and communities. Partners strategically with Talent Acquisition toensure the best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion practices are utilized in hiringthat results in the hiring and retaining a diverse faculty and staff.

Helps to ensurethe College meets its responsibilities in identifying problem areas and systemicconcerns while reporting complaints alleging discrimination. Takes responsibilityfor creating a welcoming, inclusive, and productive work environment where all employeesfeel valued and able to contribute to their full potential, regardless of theirdifferences.

OTHER DUTIES& RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages multiple assignments of varying complexity and meets tight timelines anddeadlines, with the ability to adapt to changing needs of the College andbusiness partners.

Ensures Collegename and image are perceived positively by external and internal audiences and stakeholders.

CORECOMPETENCIES 
Professionalism, Managing Work, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/EmployeeFocus, Collaboration, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence Essentials,Managing People, Strategic Planning, Building Partnerships, Adaptability, and Creatingan Inclusive Environment

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge Of:
Higher education; academic discipline specialty; role of community college inhigher education and the community; management principles; curriculum planningand implementation; organizational change; distance education; assessment theoryand practice; international education trends and issues; and educationaladministration.

Skill In: Verbal and written communications; listening; organization; preparing reports;conflict management; application of job-related software; making presentations;college-level teaching; planning and scheduling.

Ability To: Apply management principles to practical situations; develop and maintaineffective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, students, the generalpublic, and other contacts; exhibit creativity in leading the development of curriculum;multi-task; work effectively with diverse student, staff, and facultypopulations; maintain confidential and sensitive information.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential job functions described in this position description.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibitsdigital dexterity when entering data into the computer. The employee frequentlysits, stands, and walks for periods of time. Employee converses verbally ormanually with others in person and by telephone. Vision demands include close, relativelydetailed vision when focusing on a computer screen. The employee occasionallylifts up to 10 pounds.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS 
Bachelor's Degreein Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field. Five (5) years of progressiveleadership experience and Experience in Engineering, Engineering Technology, orrelated skills-based education are required. A Master's Degree is preferred. 

State MotorVehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to worksite(s).

*An appropriatecombination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify acandidate.


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