College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: Business, Ed, Arts, Math & Sciences (BEAMS)

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Salary: $68,669

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission, vision and value statement of the College.

• Supervise faculty and other personnel as assigned by the Dean, including conducting performance evaluations, reviewing leave requests and timesheets, supporting professional growth, and addressing other personnel matters.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and operational support to discipline coordinators and faculty as assigned by the Dean.

• Assist the Dean with faculty workloads, instructional assignments, and staffing needs, including overloads and adjunct assignments.

• Develop, build, and evaluate division course schedules, in collaboration with appropriate division and college personnel.

• Provide leadership and coordination for general education and transfer coursework within the division.

• Support dual enrollment, articulation, transfer, and other academic partnerships that strengthen student pathways, in collaboration with faculty, Enrollment Services, K–12 partners, colleges and universities, and other appropriate offices.

• Provide guidance and support for curriculum development and revision to promote academic quality, respond to student needs, and advance program and institutional priorities.

• Review course syllabi, course content, and Canvas integration of division faculty.

• Assist the Dean, coordinators, and faculty with institutional accreditation requirements, program review, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.

• Address student, faculty, and academic concerns within the division and collaborates with appropriate college offices to support resolution and student success.

• Monitor program completion, job placement, and other required outcomes for applicable programs and ensure accurate and timely reporting.

• Support work-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, and other experiential learning opportunities in collaboration with faculty and external partners, as applicable.

• Collaborate with Marketing to promote and develop materials about division programs, courses, and training opportunities to include Fletcher website updates, advertisements and announcements for social media, and photo opportunities.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administration, Enrollment Services, other college divisions, school systems, colleges and universities, business and industry partners, and community organizations.

• Assist in the initiation and administration of contracts, memorandums of understanding, articulation agreements, and other professional agreements related to division programs and partnerships.

• Assist the Dean in identifying and managing division resource needs, including facilities, classrooms, laboratories, supplies, technology, and other instructional resources.

• Foster, demonstrate, and actively participate in a culture of mutual respect for students, guests, and co-workers from all backgrounds, perspectives and abilities. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilize appropriate channels of communication within the college community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.

• Attend and participate in scheduled activities, which include graduation, open house/recruiting events as assigned, convocation, and required meetings. Share ideas and information, and work toward common department and College goals.

• Serve on college committees as a member or as chair. Serve on search committees.

• Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness (convocation, LCTC conference, etc.).

• Represent the college in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.

• Adhere to College and LCTC policies.

• Embrace college culture.

• Complete all required assignments prior to deadlines (Fletcher/LCTC trainings, etc.).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Master’s degree

Required Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in higher education administration or support role (community college preferred).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills, flexibility with the ability to be a collaborative team player, and experience administering higher education training programs. The ability to plan, coordinate, and manage the ongoing improvement of programs and course offerings. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel. Must be willing to work flexible hours.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.