Chairperson Transportation & Safety Studies

As the administrative and academic leader of the department, the Chairperson Transportation & Safety Studies is accountable for the delivery of academic programs in accordance with departmental, divisional, and College strategic plans; the hiring, evaluation and professional development of department personnel to include faculty and staff; and oversight of budgeting and resource management. As a member of College administration, the Chair coordinates departmental activity with the activities of other units within the college and in collaboration with other members of administration, faculty, and staff. The Chairperson sets forth departmental goals and objectives, serves as the representative of the department to internal and external audiences, monitors and manages on going evaluation of department programs, and ensures departments safety protocols.

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Essential Job Functions

Strategic Leadership

• Develops and implements a three-year strategic plan for the department and its individual programs based on the College’s overall strategic priorities.

• Establishes and implements goals and their outcome measures and communicates them to the team.

• Participates in college-wide conversations focused on the continual quality improvement of the staff and student experiences.

• Represents the College as a representative for the department, team, and students. Establishes key relationships, both internal and external, to communicate strategies and leverage partnerships to further enhance the development of innovative and impactful practice.

• Participates in on-going community outreach and recruiting events to promote post-secondary education and career opportunities to potential K-12 and non-traditional students.

Department Leadership

• Provides daily oversight and leadership of department staff including recruiting and hiring, assigning, and delegating tasks, providing direction, resolving work problems, communicating job expectations, training employees, and developing professional growth opportunities.

• Recommends pay increases, promotions, and other personnel actions.

• Develops and manages a detailed budget for all fiscal matters related to the department, including both annual operating and capital budgets.

• Provides written reports and presentations capturing the progress and work of the department, including reports that will be used for the College and other public audiences as directed.

• Partners with the Foundation to identify and secure external funding of program needs and student support.

Operational Leadership

• Collects, evaluates and reports data on department services in partnership with Institutional Effectiveness Office, program advisory committees, and other audiences as directed.

• Tracks and utilizes data to make suggestions and deliver insight into the development/maintenance of the department’s strategic plan.

• Administers ongoing systematic evaluation of services and programs needed.

• Keeps accurate records, complete and maintain required documentation, including recruitment statistics, visit requests and reports, and other admissions and enrollment reports.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

• Other duties as required.

*Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages multiple assignments of varying complexity and meets tight timelines and deadlines, with the ability to adapt to changing needs of the College and business partners.

• Ensures College name and image is perceived positively by external as well as internal audience/stakeholders.

• Attends all required departments meetings and trainings.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in Transportation, Environmental & Health Safety, Business Management, or related field required.

• Five (5) years of relevant industry experience required.

*An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices.

*CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

40

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