Job Summary
The Associate Dean is responsible for fostering effective cooperation, coordination, and communication across multiple campuses with regards to the college’s academic division. The Associate Dean is supervised by the appropriate divisional dean, is responsible for the administration of the instructional programs within the respective School; and works with faculty, deans, directors, AVPAA and VPAA as part of the academic management team.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
General Support of Division/Campus
• Reports to and supports the appropriate academic dean; actively works with Program Specialist, Instructional Coordinator, Program Directors, Deans, and AA leadership as part of the Academic Leadership Team
• Coordinates activities with Program Directors, Deans, and other administrators as part of the Academic Leadership Team; makes expeditious and sound decisions on the performance of duties and responsibilities within the position’s authority and the college's organizational structure.
• Works to ensure consistent application of WGTC and TCSG academic policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and other criteria or guidelines among and across all campuses.
• Assists in the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and faculty orientation/mentoring process and recommends prospective full-time faculty.
• Coordinates the selection process for competitive admissions programs; communicates admission criteria to the appropriate people and groups.
• Participates in, as needed, all program enrollment processes, including registration, drop/add, withdrawals, etc.
• Serves on appropriate college standing and ad hoc committees. Makes recommendations to the Dean on faculty assignments to standing and ad hoc committees.
• Assists students, faculty, staff, and the general public with questions, concerns, and processes in a pleasant and professional manner
Supervision
• Reviews and oversees financial/budget operations of program areas.
• Coordinates with the dean to assist faculty in attaining and continuing program-specific accreditation under assigned supervision.
• Oversees the development, review, revision, and approval of course syllabi.
• Under the dean's direction, coordinates the handling of personnel issues. Assist in the mediationof issues or concerns between students and faculty
Curriculum Management 
• Works with Program Directors and faculty on the TCSG curriculum review process; recommends to the dean any current curriculum changes, program additions, and program terminations
• Assists with classroom observations to ascertain the effectiveness of programs and instructors; works with the dean to recommend changes.
• Completes Blackboard Ultra Master Shell course reviews and provides feedback. Documents concerns, provides feedback to faculty, and follows up as appropriate.
• Under the dean's direction, reviews end-of-course evaluations for student perceptions.
• Assists Program Directors in addressing all aspects of program verification and student learning outcomes, including identification, review, revision, measurement, and data analysis.
• Coordinates catalog reviews for programs under assigned supervision
Scheduling/Data/Reporting
• May compile program statistics as requested by the dean to include enrollment, retention rates, graduation rates, and licensure rates as applicable.
• With input from the dean and program directors, coordinates the development of faculty schedules and teaching assignments (load) and monitors the schedule for adjustments based on enrollment.
• Coordinates with dean, Program Director, and faculty to facilitate the processes of program articulation, accreditation, and/or certification.
• Works with the college’s webmaster to ensure information on the program web pages are accurate and up to date.
Competencies
• Knowledge of higher education best practices, rules, and testing needs.
• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in accurate recordkeeping and documentation.
• Organizational skills.
• Strategic and Tactical Planning and Research skills.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in working with the public.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Other Duties as Assigned
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move classroom/lab equipment and supplies up to 25 
pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time administrative position. The workload is Monday through Friday, with possible evenings and weekends based on need. Expected to monitor correspondence, follow-up, and work as needed at various times, depending on collegiate administrative needs.

Travel
Travel to other campuses regularly. Overnight travel may be required for training, meetings, and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a related field *AND* two (2) years of full-time employment in teaching or supervisory experience in a post-secondary environment.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a program of study related to one of the occupational fields listed within the specific division as applicable.
• Previous full-time teaching experience in a post-secondary institution.
• 5 years of progressive responsibility in academic leadership/management experience.
• Knowledge of current trends in occupational industry, education, state and local academic program curricula, and educational course standards.
• Knowledge of Blackboard, Banner, and KMS 
• Strong computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Required Documents
• Unofficial transcripts from all accredited institutions
• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Salary/Benefits
• Full State benefits available.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for the Associate Dean position, applicants must upload transcripts, cover letter, resume/CV, and certifications with their application. The campus location for this position is the LaGrange Campus.

Method of Application: 
Interested candidates must complete the electronic application process at www.westgatech.edu prior to the closing date. Unofficial Transcripts, cover letter, resum/CVs, and proof of applicable certifications and licensure are required for consideration. For continuous employment, official transcripts and prior 
employment verification are required within 30 days of hire.

Employment Policy: 

 West Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”).