Dean of Arts and Humanities

Company: McHenry County College
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Bargaining Unit Eligibility No Work Week 40 Hours Work Week-Other Information Special Instructions to Applicants Position Introduction n/a Position Summary The dean is the front-line student success champion supporting students and faculty within an academic division. The dean will assist with the leadership in the development and implementation of courses and programs of study designed to serve students and is responsible for aligning the division with the college-wide strategic plan. Reports to Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development Essential Functions and Responsibilities --- Assist in the leadership for planning, organizing, supporting, and implementing comprehensive programming within the division, as well as any new programs related to arts and humanities added in the future
--- Lead, supervise, and evaluate all division employees, including full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff
--- Champion college and divisional initiatives
--- Assist with enrollment management for the college
--- Provide support for new divisional initiatives
--- Develop the annual divisional budget
--- Monitor the internal and external articulation of curriculum and service delivery
--- Act as the liaison with appropriate state committees and departments, other agencies, organizations and institutions relative to the division's programs
--- Serve on various College committees and shared governance activities
--- Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
--- Support and participate in the College's commitment to continuous improvement
--- Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor Required Education Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the equivalent combination of related training and education. Other Required Qualifications --- Appropriate qualifications from a regionally accredited institution to teach in one of the division's disciplines
--- Evidence of increasing levels of administrative responsibilities
--- Experience with employee evaluation
--- Two years of leadership experience either in directly managing employees or in a project management role Desired Qualifications --- Doctorate or other advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution
--- Three years teaching experience
--- Three years' community college experience Skills and Specifications --- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
--- Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff
--- Ability to organize work around broad organizational goals and processes
--- Ability to work in a dynamic environment, and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
--- Strong supervisory skills
--- Ability to work independently yet have a strong team orientation and develop productive working relationships at all levels of the organization
--- Strong collaboration skills
--- Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
--- Commitment and respect for diversity
--- Understanding of and commitment to the College mission, goals and MCC Behaviors of Excellence
--- Ability to perform all of the essential functions, skills, and specifications of the position Location Main Campus Additional Candidate Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have appropriate qualifications from a regionally accredited institution to teach in one of the division's disciplines? (Open Ended Question)
  • Do you have two years of leadership experience either in directly managing employees or in a project management role?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Do you have three years teaching experience; community college level?
      • Yes
      • No McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding: admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to diversity and inclusion in its college community.
        
        The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs.
        
        See MCC's Harassment and Discrimination Statement and MCC's Nondiscrimination Statement for details.

Keywords: McHenry County College, Crystal Lake , Dean of Arts and Humanities, Other , Crystal Lake, Illinois