CWC is hiring a Dean of Jackson Campus

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed, to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Description

This position offers a housing allowance that equates to $10,800/year or $900/month.

Position Summary
The Dean of the Jackson Campus is responsible for the overall operation of the outreach
center including planning, oversight, supervision and coordination of course and program
offerings, activities, and facilities.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implement plans to develop the comprehensive educational infrastructure in Teton County needed to achieve quality education opportunities for the community.
2. Build cooperative relationships with local and regional organizations to achieve quality educational opportunities for the Teton County area.
3. Develop the outreach center budget and ensure that operations are within budget and required financial processes are followed.
4. Coordinates course offerings, activities, events, and facilities for the Jackson Campus, including staffing credit courses in cooperation with the Dean of the appropriate discipline, ordering textbooks and other materials as necessary, preparation of course schedule, etc.
5. Oversees student registration and assists students with accessing additional student services from the main campus as necessary.
6. Oversees preparation of employment documents for staff as required, including semester contracts, hiring authorizations, credential packets, employment forms, etc.
7. Provides oversight of the Jackson Campus, including the development and implementation of goals, development and management of the campus annual plans and budgets
8. Maintains communication and creates visible and accessible links between outreach center and the Jackson community, including serving as a community liaison, working with local advisory boards, and supporting workforce development efforts.
9. Actively collaborates with the CWC Foundation and the Director of Development.
10. Completes routine assessment of local and regional data regarding potential new academic programs, researches viability of potential new programs including budget requirements, and leads new program and project start-up activities under the guidance and support of the VPAA and in conjunction with program faculty. Identifies funding sources for new program start-ups.
11. In collaboration with department coordinators, ensure all curriculum proposals, including new/revised courses and new/revised programs, follow the college’s established curriculum approval process.
12. In collaboration with the college course coordinator, ensure statewide data related to courses and programs is accurate, including approval of changes recommended by the Common Course Numbering System process.
13. Assures student learning by planning, developing, reviewing, and evaluating division courses and programs in cooperation with the VPAA and faculty, including annual program review and annual reports.
14. Assists faculty in maintenance of course outcomes, student outcomes, teaching methodologies, and supporting an environment conducive to teaching and learning and with integrating materials from other disciplines.
15. Supervises applicable faculty, staff and adjunct faculty, including assisting in employee/adjunct recruitment and development of orientation and onboarding activities, conducting periodic performance evaluations, serving as a liaison between VPAA and faculty and staff, etc.
16. Oversees student recruitment, advisement, and progress within division, including monitoring scholarship award process, and maintaining records.
17. Collaborate with the Dean of Students on the management of non-academic student disciplinary situations including investigations, documentation, consequences, and follow-up as required.
18. Works in cooperation with College administrators, directors, programs and services in furthering the College mission and vision, and Strategic Plan. Actively participates in Strategic Planning for academics at all CWC locations.
19. Actively participates in the institution’s Accreditation process and reporting requirements.
20. Assists with coordination of divisional, concurrent enrollment and dual credit course offerings with area high schools and the Teton County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).
21. Operate within the framework established by CWC’s policies, procedures, and practices, and perform other reasonably related duties as directed or assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Position Specifications and Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Master’s degree in a directly related discipline from an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education.

Experience

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in leading or managing an academic department or division in the higher education or related industry is required. Instructional experience in the community college setting is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• None.

Equivalency Statement 

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Desired Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of and ability to follow CWC Policies and Procedures or ability to learn
2. Knowledge of and skill in use of computers and software applications, specifically Microsoft Office
3. Strong and effective organizational, communication, interpersonal and intellectual skills
4. Ability to manage a diverse group of faculty and staff in a variety of disciplines
5. Ability to comply with CWC Policies and Procedures, schedule projects and meet deadlines
6. Ability to work independently, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail
7. Ability and desire to promote, advocate, and achieve CWC’s mission, vision and strategic plan
8. High level of personal integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

Level of Supervision

• This position operates under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and it supervises staff in the center.

Working Environment

• Reasonable accommodation will be extended to otherwise qualified individuals with a legally recognized disability.

Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment including personal computer, calculator, fax machine, ten-key calculator by touch, phone, scanners, copy machine, and telephone. Motor vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Tasks require variety of physical activities, which do not generally involve muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and light lifting. Regular talking, hearing and seeing required in the normal course of performing the job. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform some essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting under very limited supervision. Travel, evening and/or weekend work is required. Reasonable accommodation will be extended to otherwise qualified individuals with a legally, recognized disability.

CWC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-855-2112 or email [email protected].

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.