Assistant Commissioner, Academic Program Development

Technical College System of Georgia 

Office of Technical Education

Entry Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Location: 1800 Century Place, NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

The position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications below. 

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their fulltime Assistant Commissioner for Academic Program Development position in the Office of Technical Education. The Assistant Commissioner will serve as a member of the Executive Staff of TCSG and will be responsible for the planning, development and internal management of Academic Program Development. This position is located at the TCSG System Office, 1800 Century Place, Atlanta, Georgia 30345.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         Ensures the optimal development, planning, evaluation and management of TCSG academic programs to meet the needs of Georgia’s citizens, businesses, and industries in the most cost effective and efficient manner

·         Provides proactive leadership in developing academic programs and courses based on emerging needs in the areas of workforce development and instructional delivery

·         Manages Commissioner’s priorities; including design and execution of early-stage projects and initiatives

·         Manages the day-to-day operations of the assigned unit through a professional staff and directs the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures

·         Assist in providing leadership and direction to program staff, ensuring alignment with strategic goals

·         Interacts with the State Board of the Technical College System, Presidents of Georgia’s technical colleges, and community, business and educational leaders

·         Manages and oversees financial/budget operation of the department

·         Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy manual and department procedures

·         Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the program

·         Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information

·         Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and make adjustments as needed

·         Promotes the interests of the Division and TCSG

·         Assists with the development of grant applications, budgets, reports, and evaluations, making adjustments to meet objectives

·         Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

·         Master’s degree from a nationally accredited institution and three (3) years of relevant experience in higher education administration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

·         Doctoral degree in leadership or related field from an accredited institution and five (5) years of relevant experience in technical and/or community college administration at the institutional and/system level

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

·         Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other job-related software applications

·         Interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service and stakeholder engagement

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested parties should apply at Team Georgia Careers, Team Georgia Careers Website 

Applications will be accepted until February 10, 2025. Due to an anticipated large volume of applications, only those who receive an interview will be notified of the status of the position. 

It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation. 

Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment. 

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment. 

Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (404) 679-1762. 

The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

An Equal Opportunity Employer