Job Announcement # 2008 – 4003
Job
Title: ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR
INSTRUCTIONAL
SERVICES
Department:
Vice President for Instructional Services
Reports
To: Vice President for Instructional Services
FLSA
Status: Exempt
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education
Closing date: Open until filled.
SUMMARY
Provides assistance and support to the Vice
President for Instructional Services and provides leadership and direction to
the development of Curriculum and Programs, Instructional Projects, Distance
Education, High School Programs and Services, Professional Development, and the
area of Academic Excellence which includes Valley Scholars and the Honors
programs.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.
1.
Provides assistance and support to the VP for Instructional Services
with five instructional divisions throughout the service area district
2.
Provides leadership and direction to the development of Curriculum and
Programs, Instructional Projects, Distance Education, High School Programs and
Services, Professional Development, and the area of Academic Excellence which
includes Valley Scholars and the Honors programs.
3.
Promotes development of a learner-centered philosophy, focusing on
faculty and staff commitments toward student learning and success.
4. Works
closely with instructional leaders in the assessment of the educational quality
and effectiveness of all instructional programs and participates in formulation
of plans for continued improvement
5.
Assists the VP for Instructional Services with monitoring budgets,
verifying compliance with policies in the area of instructions, and ensuring
compliance with accreditation
6.
Assists the VP for Instructional Services with recruitment and
development of strong professional and caring faculty
7.
Collaborates with the business and industry community and educational
partners for the development of high quality instructional programs
8.
Promotes inter-institutional cooperation with four-year institutions and
public schools
8.
Creates a well-structured and consistent work environment; monitor and
verify compliance with policies in the area of instruction
9.
Represents the College in the community and the regulatory agencies,
local boards, and advisory councils
10. Performs other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Directors, Coordinators, and support
staff in the area of the Assistant to the Vice President for Instructional
Services
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
1.
Ability to work effectively with , technical,
developmental, and continuing education programs in a multi-campus environment
2. Team
player with ability to work collaboratively with faculty, program chairs,
division directors, administrators, and other members of the college community
3.
Demonstrated experience with external higher education agencies or
associations
4.
Demonstrated ability to assist in implementation of change and a focus
on quality
5.
Strong commitment to teaching excellence and standards of quality and
integrity for all instructional programs
6.
Strong communication, problem solving, interpersonal and mediation skills
7.
Demonstrated ability to manage human and fiscal resources
8.
Ability to assist VP in the development of new and effective methods
supported by the innovative use of technology and distance education
9.
Sensitivity and ability to function effectively in a multi-cultural
community
10. Ability to be effective in the fast-paced,
stressful and growth-oriented environment of STC
EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's degree required, Doctorate preferred
LANGUAGE
SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze,
and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
from groups of students, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
REASONING
ABILITY
Ability to solve
practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit 1) letter of
application, 2) STC application, 3) resume (no personal information please), 4)
copies of transcripts (official
transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and 5) list of five
professional references with addresses
and phone numbers to the address below.
Please note that
only complete
application packets will be forwarded to the Search Committee.
HOW TO APPLY:
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
No
person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be
subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted
by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,
sex, age, veteran status, or disability.
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