Associate Computer Engineer Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Provides strategic leadership of Computer Science and Information Technology programs in the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Computer Science through the creation and implementation of a coherent and compelling vision, strategy and plan of delivery that engages and motivates faculty and staff to deliver activities in support of student success. The Dean of Computer Science reports to both the EVPs of Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation to ensure college and campus goals are continuously met. This transformative service leader should have a leadership style that is inclusive and collegial as well as senior or executive experience in planning and the management of human, fiscal and intellectual resources within a complex higher education environment.

• Ensures academic relevance, excellence in instruction and quality educational facilities so students are provided with a well-rounded education and skills leading to meaningful career opportunities
• Upholds the school's academic standards that nurture students' educational journeys to successful completion
• Develops college-wide strategic enrollment management for the School including the recruitment, retention, persistence, completion, and postgraduate success of Computer Science students
• Possesses an innovative mindset that fuels completion of credit and non-credit short‑term credentials recognized by industry, matching student skill mastery with industry talent needs
• Provides college-wide leadership for the School to develop new and emerging programs/credentials in multiple learning modalities, and ensuring seamless pathways between credit and non‑credit Computer Science and Information Technology programs
• Develops and maintains partnerships to strengthen pathways for K‑12, 2 and 4‑year institutions, community organizations and industry
• Ensures the development of marketing and communication plans to increase and enhance the internal and external community awareness and perception of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Computer Science

• Proactively partners with internal and external stakeholders to assess new and current program opportunities related to program portfolio viability including feasibility, sustainability and growth within NE Ohio
• Facilitates the development and implementation of innovative teaching methodology, including the application of technology to instruction
• Provides leadership in the development and execution of external grants supporting both credit and non‑credit programs
• Provides college‑wide leadership for partnerships with businesses, non‑profits, and government organizations aimed at expanding experiential learning opportunities within curricula programs to enable students to develop transferable skills and explore diverse career options

• Oversees the preparation and submission of reports required for performance measures, federal and state reporting, program reviews, curricula and assessment plans, and accreditation processes to ensure they are timely and accurate
• Responsible for budget oversight for the Computer Science business unit, seeking innovative funding sources and investment opportunities. Collaboratively works with Campus Presidents to ensure effective and efficient operations, safeguarding of assets and compliance with College policies and procedures, and exploring revenue‑generating initiatives while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Recruits and retains exceptional faculty and staff who embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and are committed to enhancing students’ career prospects
• Manages and supports the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science through campus-based associate deans, faculty, professional development and growth opportunities for faculty, including faculty evaluations, credit and non‑credit staff, and advisory committees for Computer Science programs
• Oversees and approves the schedule development in collaboration with campus deans, associate deans and campus coordinators
• Collaborates with the campus deans to handle and facilitate student, staff and faculty concerns
• Ensures that the appropriate standards, principles, and rules of the Higher Learning Commission including curricular/program development, revisions, updates and all levels of student learning outcomes are addressed
• Serves on Dean's Council and other relevant committees
• Represents the College in professional organizations and community activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree and/or equivalent experience in a related field
• Minimum of ten years of successful and progressive experience related to the field within a college or industry setting
• Possess a strong academic background that aligns with the diverse academic offerings, certificates, and transfer programs of the school and fully embraces their academic responsibilities
• Possess experience in curriculum development, accreditation, program review and outcomes assessment
• Possess experience supervising and developing faculty, administrative staff, and support staff for effective and productive performance in support of institutional goals
• Experience and knowledge of student outcomes assessment and instructional effectiveness

• Demonstrated commitment to student success, faculty development, outcome‑based education, and to enhancing teaching and learning
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of Information Technology theories, concepts and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
• Demonstrated ability to lead and create impact with ability to think both strategically and operationally
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit
• Proven record of fostering a culture of innovation
• Possess strategic leadership skills, willing to promote innovative ideas and diverse modes of course delivery as the College grows in numbers of students and programs
• Ability to engage others in developing and implementing an academic vision
• Knowledge of current and future trends related to the regional labor market and population
• Demonstrated commitment to shared governance
• Knowledge of curriculum design and evaluation
• Proven record of building relationships with internal and external constituents
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly to the changing needs of the organization and its internal and external constituents
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Budget and resource development skills
• Possess advanced‑level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Demonstrate experience working effectively to enhance student’s sense of belonging

• Teaching experience at the college level in one or more academic areas
• Prior experience leading workforce teams and developing innovative non-credit curriculum

• Evidence of grant‑writing and/or fundraising skills

• Communications
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• Service Focus

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Cuyahoga Community College is a committed equal‑employment/educational‑opportunity institution and is dedicated to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce.