Executive Dean, Baccalaureate Programs

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-University Center at The Woodlands

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-University Center, located in The Woodlands, is a partnership with several leading universities to provide unduplicated bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and continuing professional studies. Utilizing partnerships, seamless credit transfer programs, collaborative governance, shared facilities, interactive telecommunications, and "first stop" student services, we serve as the critical link for community development and individual opportunities.

Location address is 3232 College Park Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77384.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Executive Dean, Baccalaureate Programs will be responsible for providing leadership and support in the Office of Academic Affairs as part of the educational environment of Lone Star College and community. Serves as managing officer for bachelor's degree programs, including the educator preparation program (EPP), and Corporate College within Lone Star College, and provides positive leadership regarding academic personnel, curricular, and budgetary decisions that further the academic, programmatic, and scholarly mission of the institution in its service to the community. Such leadership includes the processes of academic personnel policy, participation in budgetary allocations, determination of academic standards and benchmarks, and the acquisition, retention, or release of academic programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Leads baccalaureate programs through planning, development, implementation, student recruiting, and evaluation
• Builds processes in the department and proactively collaborates with other LSC divisions, VPIs, and Deans to ensure students are effectively served and supported
• Leads course scheduling focused on student success and completion, development of appropriate admission/application processes in partnership with BSN Executive Director and baccalaureate program chairs and executive directors, and design of interventions/academic support innovations for student persistence to completion
• Ensures that the department offers programs that allow for student success; this includes benchmarks through data-informed decisions, developing accountability, and ensuring SACSCOC, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Texas Education Agency requirements are met
• Provides leadership for the marketing of baccalaureate programs, the EPP, and Corporate College
• Guides the department in keeping up-to-date on the latest trends in instructional methods, technology, online learning, and effective pedagogies for learning and ensures that these trends are built into the long-range plan for the department
• Regularly analyzes and provides evaluation of instructional areas and services; Fosters a culture of continuous improvement to ensure curriculum, services, and instructional integrity
• Develops and implements faculty and staff professional growth plans that leverage employee talent to achieve LSC goals; Oversees the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and retention of qualified faculty and staff; Resolves personnel issues and student issues as needed and develops and maintains effective channels of communication
• Develops budget recommendations and manages budget allocations for effective, efficient, and productive educational programs and support services
• Attends community functions and serves on various committees
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership abilities supportive of a collaborative work team
• Strong commitment to student-centered innovation
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong abilities in curriculum and program development and effectiveness
• Expertise in learning methodologies & assessment, instructional modalities, and evaluation of instructional quality and outcomes
• Ability to organize work around broad organizational goals and processes
• Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude in a demanding environment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree and at least 7 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience must include at least 3 years in a management-level position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree
• Instructional leadership experience at a community college
• Experience overseeing either an Associate or Baccalaureate program

Hiring salary range is $111,072 - $127,733

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

• Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
• If the position was full time or part time
• If the position was paid or unpaid
• Level of degree completed including date earned.
• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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