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Department Chairperson

As the administrative and academic leader of the department, the Chairperson is accountable for the delivery of academic programs in accordance with departmental, divisional, and College strategic plans; the hiring, evaluation and professional development of department personnel to include faculty and staff; and oversight of budgeting and resource management. As a member of College administration, the Chair coordinates departmental activity with the activities of other units within the college and in collaboration with other members of administration, and assists in the development and implementation of College initiatives. This position demonstrates a commitment to the success of students and collegiality among faculty, staff and students. Currently, the department disciplines include mathematics, statistics, and pre-college mathematics. This position reports to the Dean of the division.

Department Leadership

• Supports the strategic goals of the College through all of the department's programming decisions; in collaboration with the Dean, leads faculty and staff through the process of establishing and maintaining a long-term vision for the department that is consistent with the College's mission.
• Serves as a liaison between the department and other units of the institution and ensures departmental compliance with College and accrediting agencies' policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Guides, executes, and reports the department's strategic planning process while maintaining a climate that is collegial and encourages innovative thinking through faculty and staff engagement and participation.
• The Chairperson articulates the goals of the department and the division, both within and beyond the department, and carries forward the department's requests in pursuit of these goals.
• Actively leads departmental enrollment management strategy in conjunction with faculty, advisors, and other campus resources through the use of data analysis, recruitment plans, enrollment growth strategies, and retention programs.

Operational Leadership

• Constructs and coordinates the academic course schedule according to student and program needs; seeks input from faculty and advisors; facilitates the faculty course selection process; and assigns faculty to courses.
• Monitors course registrations and adjusts schedules and assignments in conjunction with the Dean and Office of Academic Affairs.
• Prepare reports including enrollment analysis, strategic planning initiatives, departmental accomplishments, and the status of department goals.
• Administers the department budget in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs and the Resource, Planning, and Analysis Office.
• Estimates expenses to implement department objectives; completes midyear budget review; reviews and approves requisitions; exercises budgetary controls and reallocates resources when necessary.
• Promotes and supports the selection and retention of outstanding faculty and staff. Conducts annual faculty appraisals and staff evaluations. Communicates position expectations, provides direction, and resolves work problems.
• Recommend pay increases, promotions, and other personnel actions. Approves leave and authorizes overtime as appropriate.
• Provides recommendations to the Dean with regard to faculty and staff vacancies and position reallocations.
• Administers disciplinary actions upon approval and in collaboration with the Dean and Human Resources.
• In collaboration with Lead Instructors/Program Coordinators and other faculty, maintains an active, credentialed adjunct pool.
• Conducts classroom and online observations of adjunct faculty when required and completes the appraisal process.
• Ensures new adjunct faculty are provided mentorship and guidance regarding procedures and protocols, and provides an orientation to the department and College.
• Advocates for departmental needs by recommending to the Dean, equipment and supplies for purchase, projecting space and equipment needs for the department, and exercising general responsibility for departmental facilities and equipment in accordance with College policy.
• Initiates and/or monitors laboratory needs, textbooks, technology, and capital equipment orders.
• Works collaboratively with the faculty union and college personnel to uphold the bargaining agreement.

Faculty Support

• Leads department faculty in a wide range of new and ongoing academic and administrative matters.
• Fosters collegiality among faculty and supports their professional development.
• Maintains communication and collaboration with the faculty regarding department, division, and College strategic and academic initiatives.
• Supports the faculty tenure and promotion process.

Support Student Success

• Leads and supports student success initiatives within the department. Responds to students' needs and inquiries: meets with students regarding grade disputes or other issues. Mediates and provides solutions to student-faculty conflicts.
• Refers students to appropriate college resources.
• Leads faculty and academic advisors through the evaluation and approval of prerequisites and helps to maintain the transferability of the curriculum.

Curriculum, Accreditation, & Assessment Process

• Leads and supports the faculty in curriculum development, redesign, and change.
• Serves as the liaison to the Office of Curriculum Management to ensure new courses and curricular changes to the College catalog and web pages reflect current and accurate information.
• Supports the department assessment committee and faculty engaged in curriculum and program review.

College & Community Relations

• Collaborates with the Offices of College Credit Plus, Distance Education and Instructional Services (DEIS), Workforce Innovation, Delaware Campus, and Regional Learning Centers, and other departments regarding a variety of subjects, which could include course schedules, staffing, faculty credentialing, projects, faculty professional development, and other initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison with other institutions of higher learning, industry leaders, professional organizations, and the public.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of academic program or education administration experience.
• *An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or Demonstrable Ability to Gain Access to Work Site(s)

Working Conditions

Typical office environment. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices.

*CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

40

Additional Information

• Please ensure you have all the necessary documents available when starting the application process. For all faculty positions (Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when completing your application.
• Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.

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