St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:Dean, Technology Management Program

DEPARTMENT:Baccalaureate Programs and University Partnerships SITE:Clearwater

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P– GRADE: F

BASIC FUNCTION:

Directly accountable for Applied Science and Technology Management program, including providing leadership for the faculty and staff at campus site, developing collaborative relationships and participative programs with industries, implementing, monitoring and executing quality student/academic programs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses strong administrative, management, and problem-solving skills to position the Bachelor or Applied Science degree in Technology Management to become a recognized leader in developing “ trained students” in the central, west coast region of Florida and makes the program visible in the region.

• Fosters a climate of academic excellence. Provides innovative methods in the development and growth of the Technology Management program, invents and adopts interactive teaching/ instructional methods and collaborative learning experiences to deliver quality education

• Develops, coordinates, and executes the systems, policies and procedures for Technology Management program. 
• Provides leadership and support to secure and maintain accreditation by appropriate state, regional and national entities.
• Coordinates general administrative procedures impacting the Technology Management program (budget preparation and management, student registration, course schedules, staff and program evaluation, catalog preparation, maintenance of essential data bases, etc.).
• Motivates empowers, coordinates, and evaluates --either directly or indirectly--the work activities of personnel associated with the Technology Management Program.
• Recruits ‘first rate’ faculty and recruits ‘industry experts’ as adjuncts and distinguished speakers
• Facilitates active programs of professional development of faculty/staff

• Establishes collaboration with key industry segments and develops participative projects, recruits students from industry, maintains exchange of expertise between industry and the Technology Management program.
• Builds consensus and fosters cooperation among Technology Management program faculty and faculty across disciplines. Proactively handles issues between students/ faculty and administration.
• Identifies and develops employment opportunities and fosters the placement of students
• Maintains appropriate professional liaisons with local, state and national governmental and professional agencies.

• Encourage cooperation with other local institutions 
• Advises the Senior Vice President for Baccalaureate Programs and University Partnership Center on matters on technology directions and future industry needs and other policy matters
• Promotes a student centered and culturally diverse environment, which emphasizes learning and teaching and sharing.
• Represents the academic vision of the Technology Management Program to the community at large
• Establishes a feedback mechanism to monitor and continually improve the program 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Doctorate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Telecommunications or related field; 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

A distinguished record of teaching and service in a college or university or senior-level management experience in industry; publications and recognitions in the professional societies and in the field of work; demonstrated success in the acquisition of external funding and development of community relationships. Applicants should also have experience in management in a professional environment including planning, budgeting, team building, problem solving and project management. Also required are excellent communication, interpersonal skills, proven record of professional accomplishments and effective leadership.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge and successful experience in administration and management. Verbal and written communications skills. Ability to deal effectively with students, faculty and staff.Ability to teach at baccalaureate level in either the networking or computer programming areas.

Revised: 09/2006