Director Bacc Program Services

DEPARTMENT: Baccalaureate Programs SITE: EPI Center - Variable

SALARY SCHEDULE: APM GRADE: D

BASIC FUNCTION:

Reports to and works closely with the Vice President for Baccalaureate Programs, represents the department to internal and external constituencies, and manages specified daily operations of the baccalaureate office.
Responsible for working closely with all baccalaureate administration and staff to ensure quality and consistence within each of the baccalaureate programs.
An emphasis on research and data driven decision making is required.
Involves coordinating efforts with and across diverse campus entities (including C&I committee, enrollment management, facilities, counseling/advising, financial aid, purchasing, AIS, etc.) to ensure baccalaureate initiatives are enhanced and supported throughout St. Petersburg College.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acts as the interface between various academic and support services at St. Petersburg College and the baccalaureate programs to encourage clear communication and streamlined processes.
Provides structure and consistency for new and existing baccalaureate programs by promoting collaboration and sharing of resources.
Manages the orientation process for new baccalaureate staff, to ensure correct processes and policies are communicated and understood.
Ensures departmental processes are accurate, timely, and in compliance with state and St. Petersburg College policies and regulations.

Organizes and coordinates visits from other colleges and schools that are interested in learning about the St. Petersburg College baccalaureate model.
Serves as St. Petersburg College’s baccalaureate representative to MISATFOR and other state committees as needed. Performs related duties as required.
Oversees accuracy of the State Baccalaureate Admissions Database and other relevant state reported baccalaureate data.
Serves with the Vice President as the primary contact with the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges for baccalaureate communication and reports.

Supervises all baccalaureate specialists and advisors and provides guidance, support, direction and leadership when student service questions or concerns arise.
Encourages a strong team environment where each baccalaureate specialist or advisor is comfortable bringing forward student services issues and ideas for improvement to assist all baccalaureate students.
Assists with policy development concerning baccalaureate emerging academic and student services issues.
Chairs the baccalaureate student services meeting, which ensures consistent implementation of various student and academic policies and procedures.

Oversees the credentialing process of baccalaureate instructors, in accordance with college rules and policies.
Responsible, along with the Vice President, for the baccalaureate accreditation process including specialized accreditation needs.
Works with the Vice President to establish new programs according to the needs of the community, as well as the requirements of SACS, the State of Florida, and specialized accrediting agencies.

Manages an integrated system to collect, analyze, and report all baccalaureate data (including program specific, administrative, faculty, student, academic, personnel, and facility) to assist in state and legislative reports, accreditation requirements, accountability and internal decision making.
Oversees baccalaureate comprehensive academic program reviews and end of program assessment activities.
Monitors enrollment and productivity for all programs.
Serves as the liaison to the College community, concerning all baccalaureate institutional effectiveness outcomes.

Serves as the baccalaureate liaison for all PeopleSoft student database activities and coordinates all requests and inquires for upgrades and modifications.
Demonstrates initiative in assuming new assignments to address the needs of students and the department.
Performs related duties as required by the Vice President
Performs duties in absence of the Vice President, as appropriate.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Five (5) years of experience in a related field.
Experience in the development and implementation of new bachelor degree programs.
Experience working with senior college administrators and key college partners in legislative and executive agencies of state government.
Experience in an environment that relies on technology, specifically the use of student information data base systems (Peoplesoft experience desired) and statistical packages (SPSS experience desired).

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work in a team environment and successfully manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
Evidence of organizational, project management, program development, and problem identification, solving, and resolution skills.
Ability to work one-on-one with a variety of people, to think creatively, and to successfully execute new initiatives.

Knowledge of practices and procedures involved in educational research and planning.
Ability to design, implement, analyze, report, and coordinate projects needed for data driven decision making.

Ability to represent the office and the College on statewide committees and task forces related to baccalaureate programs.
Knowledge of post-secondary education administration and the college accrediting process, including accrediting bodies such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Ability to maintain good working relationships and relevant communication with administration, staff, students, and the community using written and verbal communication skills.

GC New: 8-09