Program Director Engineering Technology at Collin College in Fairview, Texas

Job Description:

Primary Location:2550 Bending Branch Way, Allen, Texas, 75013We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Job Summary:Direct day-to-day management of the Engineering Transfer, Computer Science Transfer, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, and Robotics and Automation Technology programs at the Collin Technical Campus. Maintain accreditation standards as well as meet compliance with SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) standards and principles. Facilitate staffing, assist with budget preparation and maintenance, provide leadership and coordination for curriculum development, recruitment, advising, and program marketing.
Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate with the Academic and Workforce Dean in strategic and academic cycle planning at the college, division, program, advisory committee and course levels, including development and maintenance of internships, apprenticeships and experiential learning relationships with construction related businesses designed to augment the academic programs.


• Develop the Master Schedule to maximize utilization of classrooms and laboratories for the safe, effective and efficient delivery of instruction for high school dual credit, regular college credit and continuing professional development to industry professionals.


• Direct day-to-day management and evaluation of the programs, faculty and staff, facilities and resources to accomplish safe and effective program delivery and coordination of division activities and projects.


• Develop and maintain industry partnerships and alliances for the benefit of the programs and students. Provide support for active industry advisory committees as required by the THECB and accrediting agencies. Regularly meet off-site with industry employers as needed to promote internships, apprenticeships and post-graduation job placement.


• Develop a plan to achieve program accreditation as applicable, oversee preparation of the application for accreditation and on-site evaluation, and ensure that all accreditation standards are met on an ongoing basis. Maintain required records in accordance with the accrediting agencies. Ensure that program practices comply with college policy and comply with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board standards.


• Will teach one class per academic year.


• Assist the Academic Dean in the on-going, systematic evaluation of the division, program, curriculum, learning resources, and student learning outcomes including production and preservation of program/student records.


• Facilitate management and planning of program budget. Work with the Dean to make budget requests and recommendations. Ensure program remains within identified budgets. Assist the Academic and Workforce Dean in the fiscal planning and management of the program and its resources.


• Ensure that all equipment is maintained as required for warranties and for safe operation and optimal learning outcomes. Maintain accurate equipment and tool inventories and prepare supplemental budget requests and justification as needed.


• Ensure that faculty and staff meet professional development standards deemed necessary for accreditation and program requirements.


• Maintain accurate and complete program records including curriculum and resource evaluation and development, systematic evaluation, course evaluation, student evaluation, and accreditation documents. Assist the Dean in the operation of faculty search committees and recommend to the dean full-time faculty, associate faculty and staff hires.


• Foster positive human relations and team work among faculty, staff, and students and across all programs and college services. Manage appropriate student admission, advisement, progression, graduation, certification, and licensing processes for the program. Attend and participate in professional development activities and participate in service to the college, including college graduation.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to Texas Community Colleges


• Knowledge of the teaching-learning process with special knowledge about technical educational programs


• Knowledge of program and college accreditation standards


• Knowledge of skills required by the construction industry


• Knowledge of computer programs and formatting


• Knowledge of internship, apprenticeships and other experiential learning options


• Knowledge of finance and budget information


• Knowledge of staff and faculty requirements


• Knowledge of strategic plans


• Technical skills in one or more areas of oversight


• Leadership skills


• Verbal and written communication skills


• Organizational skills


• Computer skills Management skills


• Ability to provide strategic planning


• Ability to manage and evaluate program


• Ability to maintain program compliance


• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships


• Ability to analyze data

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.


Requirements

Associate degree in one of the areas of oversight from an accredited institution and three (3) years of teaching experience in one of the areas of oversight at the high school or college level is required.
Two (2) years of work experience in one of the industries of oversight.

Supervisory experience preferred.


**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$84,037.00
Hiring Maximum$100,844.40

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**2024-11-11Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law. Apply Now