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Department Chairperson, Aviation

Miami, FL • On-site

Miami Dade College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 5 - 10K employees
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$94K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Miami Dade College rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

462nd of 631 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Family ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) Grade 18 Salary $94,419 - Flat Rate Department School of Aviation Reports To Dean of Faculty Closing Date October 08, 2026 FLSA Status Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review Date July 24, 2026
Position Overview
The Department Chairperson provides academic leadership to the Aviation Department and serves as an integral member of the College and Campus administrative team. This position facilitates learning, quality teaching, scholarships and services. This position also provides support and advice in the collective bargaining process and ensures adherence to relevant areas of any collective bargaining agreement.
What you will be doing
  • Oversees the development and/or revision of curricula consistent with current research and industry needs and implements instructional programs
  • Monitors and increases student enrollment, retention, graduation and job placement rates; as well as resolves student issues
  • Implements student-centered instructional programs in the classrooms and labs
  • Actively markets programs and implements effective recruitment strategies to attract students
  • Develops semester course schedules and faculty assignments to maximize student success
  • Hires, Supervises, and evaluates personnel
  • Ensures the effective implementation of the faculty advancement processes and adheres to the collective bargaining agreement
  • Teaches at least one (1) course within the discipline per academic year
  • Prepares and maintains departmental budgets
  • Oversees management of labs, equipment and department resources
  • Ensures departmental compliance with SACS accreditation guidelines and FAA regulations
  • Manages and coordinates operations across multiple aviation sites, ensuring consistency and quality in program delivery
  • Represents the department at college events, industry conferences, and public forums, effectively communicating the department's achievements and goals
  • Oversees technology integration in aviation programs, ensuring faculty training and enhanced teaching outcomes
  • Facilitates industry partnerships to enhance program relevance and student opportunities, organizing advisory boards and employer engagement
  • Develops strategic plans and conducts program assessments to align with college goals and industry standard
  • Encourages a collaborative work environment, leading a diverse team and organizing team-building and professional development activities
  • Participates in the development and implementation of College policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Serves on Campus and College-wide committees
  • Performs other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
  • Master's degree in a related field or related discipline and five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in aviation,
    higher education, teaching and/or related experience or a combination of administrative, teaching or private sector experience
  • All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
  • Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
  • Skill in developing and implementing strategic plans to advance the department's mission and goals
  • Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with industry stakeholders, enhancing program relevance and opportunities for students
  • Knowledge of the requirements of accreditation agencies and FAA regulations
  • Knowledge in designing and updating curricula to meet industry standards and accreditation requirements
  • Skill in coordinating and managing operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistency and quality in program delivery
  • Skill in budget preparation and management
  • Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of instructional systems development, training methods, techniques and formats
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Skill in computer applications
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
  • Ability to travel between campuses and all aviation sites
  • Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
Essential Position
This function/position has been designated as "essential." This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at the College.
Additional Requirements
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.
To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA Coordinator/ Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-01; Miami, FL 33176. CRCTitleIXADA@mdc.edu

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