Purpose: Serve as the chief representative of HFA, MNS, and SBS within the institution. Exert leadership and assume responsibility along with all other members of the department for curriculum course content, methods of instruction, faculty status, program changes and all other aspects that relate to the educational process. 

Classification:  Administration,  Exempt/Non-Bargaining Unit
 
Level: IV
 
Supervises:  Associate Deans, Coordinators, Support Specialists, Staff and Faculty

Reports To: Vice President of Academic Services

Principal Working Relationships: President, Vice Presidents, Associate Vice Presidents,  Deans, Associate Deans, Coordinators, Faculty, Staff, Students, and Advisory Committees 

Major Responsibilities 

1. Provide leadership for curriculum development, review, revision and delivery, and for program planning, development, implementation, evaluation and modifications for the HFA, MNS and SBS to ensure quality and compliance.
2. Develop class schedules, assign instructors, and supervise the creation of pay sheets for faculty.
3. Oversee the hiring, orientation, supervision, evaluation and professional development of all HFA, MNS and SBS faculty ensuring all faculty members are academically and professionally qualified to include a developed pool of adjunct faculty who can be called upon to teach as needed.
4. Provide the direct supervision of and assistance for each faculty member within the department to include the areas of instruction, student evaluation and assessment processes.
5. Maintain a current file of compliant course syllabi for all courses within the HFA, MNS and SBS. Provide new faculty with a current course brief and syllabus. Verify that all instructors are following the current syllabus template.
6. Organize and assist in selection of textbooks and course materials. Provide information to the supplier(s) identified by the college for all HFA, MNS and SBS classes to be taught each term. 
7. Participate as appropriate in the budget process to include the development of a preliminary HFA, MNS and SBS budgets. Administer and monitor the identified budgets, including authorization of all related expenditures.
8. Be responsible for requisition, physical inventory and maintenance of the HFA, MNS and SBS physical instructional property and participate in the selection and management of necessary supplies and equipment.
9. Address and assist in the resolution of student, staff and faculty concerns. 
10. Oversee the preparation of program reviews and self-study documentation as required by the college and any professional regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations.
11. Hold regular meetings of HFA, MNS, SBS associate deans and attend department meetings as needed.
12. Participate in Instructional Team, Administrative Team and Board of Trustees meetings.
13. Schedule, evaluate, and coordinate activities of all personnel in the HFA, MNS and SBS departments.
14. Serve as liaison with other academic and administrative units within the institution.
15. In cooperation with the administration, maintain historical records of enrollment and professional activities within the departments.
16. Provide leadership and encouragement for HFA, MNS and SBS faculty to contact their counterparts in district high schools and colleges to which Sandburg students may transfer.
17. Work with area high schools to develop relationships between and among faculty and develop dual credit opportunities.
18. Work with advisory committees.
19. Consider and develop in concert with administration strategies to build enrollment.
20. Work in partnership with the Vice President of Academic Services to develop, implement and monitor long and short-term strategic goals that support the College’s strategic plan.
21. Other duties as assigned.

1. Actively participate in and carry out activities in support of the college’s Risk Management Program in a capacity appropriate to this position. 
2. Monitor conditions, events, and circumstances present in the college operation to avoid potential torts or injuries to students, staff, or the general public, and then communicate observations to the appropriate supervisor and/or Risk Management Committee.
3. Maintain a working knowledge of the college’s emergency procedures and how to operate emergency phone system; including internal/external call boxes.

Minimum Necessary Skills, Experience, and Educational Background

1. Master’s Degree in appropriate subject matter.
2. The ability to communicate successfully with clients of all ages, socio-economic status, sex or race.
3. Basic working knowledge of personal computer software, including word processing, data base management and spreadsheets.
4. Experience in the Community College System required.
5. Interpersonal skills essential.
6. Spanish or French proficiency preferred.

Physical Requirements to Perform Job Functions

1. General physical effort required includes standing, bending, and reaching.
2. Basic dexterity skills (computer work, telephone and other office equipment).
3. Must be physically able to pack, lift, carry and transport equipment and materials as need (20lbs. or less) and the ability to place a work order for anything over that limit.