Atlanta Technical College is thrilled to welcome an exceptional and dynamic Associate Dean of Cyber and Related Technologies to our team, poised to drive transformative changes and elevate our institution to new heights. This position reports to and supports the Dean of Business and Public Service Technologies and actively works with division faculty, deans, and EVPAA as part of the Academic Leadership Team. In addition, the role is tasked with forging robust partnerships with local companies, recruiting top-tier teaching talent, and spearheading innovative solutions, our new Associate Dean will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the Cyber and Related Technologies Department. The department includes Computer Programming AAS, Cybersecurity AAS, Database Specialist AAS, Networking Specialist AAS, as well as the embedded diplomas and technical certificates of credit.  

With a keen eye for opportunity and a commitment to excellence, they will foster an environment where students and faculty alike thrive and achieve their fullest potential. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!

Job Responsibilities:

·       Effectively teach and facilitate learning, utilizing a variety of delivery modes and learning theories.

·       Assist with orientating and observing new instructors as well as training current instructors.

·       Determines the staffing needs within the CIS department and manages the recruitment, evaluation, and ongoing support of all faculty and academic staff positions within the department.

·       Provide and coordinate support, guidance, and direction to students with registration, attendance, advisement, and career counseling.

·       Coordinates the ongoing assessment and evaluation of departmental student learning and program outcomes.

·       Maintain existing partnerships and community relationships and establish new collaborative working relationships with community organizations, business and industry partners, and educational institutions relevant to the department programs; proactively promote innovative partnerships to meet workforce needs.

·       Works to ensure consistent exercise of college and TCSG academic policies, procedures, rules, regulations and other criteria or guidelines across all campuses.

·       Manage and oversee financial/budget operations of the CIS department.

·       Assists faculty in addressing all aspects of verifying program learning outcomes, including identification, review, revision, measurement, and analysis of said outcomes.

·       Coordinates with the dean to assist faculty in attainment and continuance of program-specific accreditation under assigned supervision.

·       Works with program faculty on curriculum review processes; recommends relevant curriculum changes, program additions, and program terminations to the Dean.

·       Participates in, as needed, all program enrollment processes, including registration, drop/add, withdrawals, etc.

·       Compiles program statistics such as enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement rates to ensure program viability.

·       Serves on appropriate college standing and ad hoc committees.

·       Works with the college’s web master to ensure program information on the web page is accurate and up to date.

·       Works with the dean in handling personnel issues.

·       Perform additional duties as assigned.

Competencies:

·       Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software

·       Problem solving/critical thinking skills

·       Oral and written communication skills

·       Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, senior leadership of the university, local stakeholders.

·       Decision making and problem-solving skills

·       Strategic Planning

·       Organizational Skills

·       Knowledge of federal, state, and local guidelines

·       Budget and financial management experience.

 Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess and demonstrate the following: 

·       Master’s degree in computer science/engineering, information systems, or a related discipline.

·       Industry Certifications (CompTIA, C++, CISCO, CISSP, AWS, etc.)

·       Documented leadership skills

·       College teaching and/or corporate training experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess and demonstrate the following:

·       Master’s degree or higher in Computer Information Technology or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

·       Four (4) or more years of relevant industry experience and/or teaching experience in a higher education setting.

·       Experience with curriculum development and review.

·       Experience with program advisory committees.

*** May be required to work at other locations and other locations within the community. ***

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu. To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu. Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. gdumay@atlantatech.edu  .

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