St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Director of Curriculum & Student Success

DEPARTMENT:     College of Education             SITE: Tarpon Springs Campus

SALARY SCHEDULE: Administrative & Professional       GRADE: D

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for working closely with the Dean to coordinate curricular aspects of the various academic programs, traditional and alternative certification.  The Director of Curriculum and Student Success manages assessment and other associated issues that promote or impact the success of all College of Education teacher candidates. As such, this position must be thoroughly familiar with accrediting standards and have had direct experience with the program approval process.  This position reports directly to the Dean. Travel among all COE campus locations required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and manages the academic schedule of courses for all sessions.
• Monitors enrollment and productivity for all program majors.
• In preparation for accreditation, reports regularly on the status of the curriculum to assure that all required program standards are being met; viz., FEAPs, assessments, ESOL standards, professional standards. 
• Serves with the Dean as the primary contact on behalf of the College of Education with the FLDOE for communication and reports.
• Works closely with the Dean and Coordinator of Baccalaureate Reports for the purpose of managing the integrity of the College of Education assessment system and the continuous improvement process.
• Consults with faculty and the Dean to recommend improvements to the curriculum based data collected from various aspects of the program.
• Oversees and monitors all formal assessments (including pre-assessments) within the academic curriculum.
• Assures that all teacher candidates have faculty advisors and meet with advisors and   ESOL coordinator(s) on a regular basis and to discuss pertinent items.  
• Resolves candidate disciplinary issues, working closely with the Dean, campus Associate Provosts, faculty advisors, and other appropriate personnel. 
• Maintains BOT Rules pertaining to all COE students and the curriculum by conducting an annual review of BOT Rules. 
• Conducts information sessions to keep stakeholders informed of changes or additions.
• Manages lab fees for all courses, updating as needed.
• Coordinates the process of developing new curriculum and curriculum revisions with the Dean, SPC’s Curriculum & Instruction Committee and with accrediting entities. .
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Doctorate preferred, Master’s degree considered

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years experience in the field related to assigned area.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Computer skills.  Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, educational policy makers, and decision makers.  Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, administrators, and the community.  Demonstrated leadership ability.

Revised: 09/2006