Position Announcement

TITLE OF POSITION/RANK: Associate Dean of Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Westchester Community College currently seeks applications for an Associate Dean of Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Physical Sciences for its Valhalla, NY Campus.  Under the general direction of the Vice-President and Dean of Academic Affairs, the incumbent administers and monitors the planning, coordination, development and implementation of strategies to meet divisional goals in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College.  The incumbent oversees the operation of four departments (Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Engineering Sciences, and Physical Sciences) and will be part of the Academic Leadership Council. The incumbent’s responsibilities include establishing long and short-term fiscal and programmatic goals, participating in recruitment, selection and evaluation of faculty and staff, developing operating procedures and qualitative standards, identifying Federal and State grant opportunities, implementing funding, and supervising the preparation of the Division’s budget and expenditures.  The incumbent regularly interfaces with a variety of administrators and representatives of advisory and interest groups to develop and maintain resources for effective program development and implementation.  Supervision is exercised over department and program directors/chairpersons, faculty and staff.  The incumbent performs related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides strategic and innovative leadership for the Division, its academic  programs and its faculty and staff development;
• Reaches out to communities, industries, and other stakeholders to develop and promote academic programs;
• Oversees the administrative and operational functions of the Division to ensure that appropriate instructional assignments, record-keeping and book-keeping procedures are used;
• Plans and coordinates the development and expansion of programs, and evaluates existing programs to ensure that student and community interests and needs are met;
• Establishes long and short-term goals for the Division that are consistent with the College’s objectives;
• Approves the preparation of the schedule of instruction for the Division to ensure that the appropriate number and types of courses are offered;
• Directs and participates in the recruitment, selection and evaluation of faculty and staff to provide quality instruction and educational experience;
• Motivates professional development of employees and makes recommendations for dismissal, tenure or promotion;
• Supervises the preparation of the Division’s capital and operating budgets and monitors budget expenditures to ensure compliance with spending policies and procedures;
• Recommends new courses and programs to the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs and develops strategies for recruitment in response to job market trends and student interests;
• Develops and maintains high standards to promote quality instruction and services.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Full understanding of and commitment to the mission of the College;
• Knowledge of appropriate federal, state, and local laws as they relate to the administration of the Division;
• Desire and determination to comply and enforce institutional rules,regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Experience working in a unionized environment;
• Sound professional judgment, integrity, and fairness;
• Track record of innovation and resourcefulness;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of administrative supervision and a record of team building;
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures;
• Effective leadership and decision-making in carrying out daily responsibilities as well as in responding to challenging situations;
• Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation;
• Ability to identify problems, formulate and implement solutions;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to fairly and effectively evaluate the performance of personnel;
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies within and outside of the campus community;
• Experience in working in a College environment that offers programs in multiple locations;
• Ability to work with a diverse faculty and student population.

Salary commensurate with experience.  We offer a competitive benefits package.  Please submit salary history with cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to:

Westchester Community College
Human Resources Department
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
fax 914-606-7838 or email Microsoft Word documents to: humanresources@sunywcc.edu.

The position will be open until filled.  Applications received by February 15, 2008 receive priority. AA/EOE.

Westchester Community College is committed to providing high-quality, low-cost, comprehensive education to meet the career, transfer, vocational, remedial, and recreational needs of the Westchester community. Westchester Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.