Dean, Transportation Technologies & Director, Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence
Employer
Job Location
6600 Louisburg Road
Raleigh, NC
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Professional
Application Period
Closes: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Reports to
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in Transportation or related field
Combination of five years of full-time post-secondary teaching, administrative and/or managerial experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferences
Community College teaching, administration, and/or management of faculty or comparable experience in the automotive sector
Position Description
This position is responsible for providing oversight and leadership of the Transportation Technologies division and the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence.
Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
* Provides overall leadership and direction for the Transportation Technologies academic division
* Manages the operations of the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence
* Develops and nurtures relationships with industry leaders that result in new and enhanced training opportunities in the automotive, collision-repair, and heavy equipment industries
* Develops, executes, and assesses a division-wide institutional effectiveness plan that supports the vision and mission of the College
* Represents the division internally and externally in the transportation sector
* Collaborates internally and externally to secure local, state, federal and private grants that foster student success
Provides the division with the appropriate resources to effectively meet its objectives
Ensures that each discipline convenes a high-performing advisory committee committed to student success
Recruits, hires, supervises and appraises the performance of division supervisors and staff
Oversees faculty hiring and performance assessments and mitigates division personnel complaints or performance issues
Ensures that faculty credentials are relevant and current
Oversees the development of class schedules and faculty workloads
Facilitates new program development, program maintenance, and the program termination processes to ensure accessibility to quality programs that position students for economic mobility
Ensures that students receive timely and relevant faculty advising
Approves course substitutions, course repeats, and reviews graduation audits
Evaluates transcripts and third-party credentials for transfer credit into division programs
Develops and is accountable for division growth and retention plans, assessment plans of core competencies, program outcomes, and student learning outcomes
Collaborates with the public-school system to develop and deliver appropriate pathway opportunities to our Career and College Promise students and those enrolled at our cooperative innovative high schools
Collaborates with Workforce Continuing Education to develop pathways to curriculum credentials
Develops and promotes university transfer opportunities for our graduates to earn bachelor degrees
Collaborates internally and externally to develop work-based learning, internship and apprenticeship opportunities for students
Develops and participates in recruitment initiatives including outreach to underrepresented populations
Manages the division’s equipment, travel, and supply budget allotment and procures and manages supplies and equipment and related maintenance contracts
Ensures all OSHA standards, policies and procedures are maintained at all times
Responsible for maintaining ASE and AED accreditation
Participates in commencement exercises
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning.
Ability to be innovative, creative, motivated
Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
Ability to maintain records accurately and to meet deadlines consistently
Good organizational skills
Knowledge of and familiarity with technology and software including, computers, and web-based resources such as Blackboard
Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others across the college
Familiarity with NC Community College System policies and procedures
How to Apply
Interested candidates may apply online through the following link: Dean, Transporation Technologies and Director, Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence