Academic Director, Computer Technology Programs

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Computer Technology will report to the Dean of Computers, Robotics, Engineering, Automotive & Manufacturing. Directors of Academic Programs provide administration to multiple programs with a total enrollment of less than 250 students. Directors ensure quality and integrity of the curriculum offered and provide strong leadership and direction to faculty and staff.Directors manage faculty and budgets for their departments. Directors, administer the budgets of all academic departments and facilities within their purview, manage the schedules, supervise, and evaluates faculty members in assigned programs in addition to providing support, coaching, and guidance to faculty members.The Director ensures the compliance of college academic policy and priorities within their departments, as well as the standards for the quality of the teaching and learning environment. The Director leads the hiring process within their departments for new faculty and executes enrollment and retention strategies. Direct reports to the Director could include faculty, coordinators, assistants, and other related staff. Directors initiate the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement.Directors create an environment in which students can accomplish the learning objectives of the course of instruction.Directors supervise the design and development of new curriculum. Directors are required to teach between 1 and 3 courses per term at the Deans discretion.

SPECIFIC POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supervises and evaluates faculty members in assigned programs in addition to providing support, coaching, and guidance to faculty members.
• Lead regular department/program faculty and staff meetings.
• Leads department recruiting efforts. This includes but is not limited to open houses, summer outreach events, high school visits and industry events.
• Develop relationships with Employers and Program Advisory Committee to keep curriculum current and get students jobs.
• Facilitates learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills, and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions.
• Work with Student Affairs to execute SAP and SAW process, including timely student meetings and plan construction.
• Execute retention plans that may include student meeting interventions.
• Provide the first level of investigation and response for student complaints and academic issues beyond the faculty.
• Monitors, assesses, and advises learners on technical and academic progress and performance.
• Uses current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction.
• Develops and upgrades lesson material and training aids.
• Assists in the recruitment and placement of learners.
• Participates in industry and/or professional organizations to maintain and enhance program health and academic integrity.
• Directs scheduling, budgeting, and curriculum health improvements in the assigned programs.
• Develop calendars for faculty before the semester begins for planning purposes.
• Plan and execute departmental events and student community engagement as needed.
• Teaching assigned course load.
• Other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level. Makes good decisions. Provides sound advice and problem solution. Provides honest and in-depth analysis on problems and issues. Effectively presents creative ideas of others. Has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work.
• Operating Skills: Makes decisions in a timely manner. Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments. Holds frequent development discussions. Provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information. Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions. Sets clear objectives and measures. Monitors process, progress, and results. Is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data. Creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processes.
• Courage: Has difficult conversations as necessary. Provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others. Is a good judge of talent.
• Energy and Drive: Is action oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks/issues. Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Organizational Positioning Skills: Can maneuver through complex situations effectively and quietly. Is sensitive to how people and organizations function. Anticipates where the land mines are and plans his/her approach accordingly.
• Personal/Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all. Treats direct reports equitably. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose. Adheres to Dunwoody's core values. Is widely trusted - Keeps confidences and admits mistakes. Practices attentive and active listening. Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself.

• Master's degree in computer-related discipline.
• Must meet MOHE/HLC/accreditor requirements for degree and work experience.
• At least 6,000 hours of industry-related experience.
• IT-related industry credentials (AWS, MS365, Azure, Security+, etc.).