Dean General Studies

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Job Title:  

Dean General Studies

Agency:

Savannah Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004467

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

Job Description:

Position: Dean of General Studies and Special Projects

Savannah Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as Academic Dean for the General Studies Division. Under the supervision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, this individual provides leadership, management, and oversight for all General Studies programs, courses, faculty, and instructional services, including community, high school, dual enrollment, and college-level offerings. The Dean also supervises the student tutoring program.  In addition to core academic responsibilities, the Dean provides leadership and oversight for special projects that support institutional priorities and enhance academic operations. Coordinates and facilitates articulation agreements and academic partnerships with secondary schools, technical colleges, universities, and external stakeholders to support student transfer and pathway opportunities. Oversees the work of the Curriculum Committee through coordination with the committee chair, ensuring curriculum proposals, program modifications, and academic policies align with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and Technical College System of Georgia requirements. Leads and supports strategic initiatives related to academic innovation, enrollment growth, workforce development, faculty development, student success, and operational effectiveness. Collaborates with faculty, deans, and college leadership to identify, develop, implement, and assess initiatives that advance the college's strategic plan and mission while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university in English, Mathematics, Business Administration, Educational Leadership, a discipline represented within the General Studies Division, or a closely related field.
• Appropriate degree will reflect the requirements of college accrediting agencies *and* at least three years of full-time paid work experience within the past seven years in business, industry, education or military environments.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, lead cross-functional teams, and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve institutional objectives.
• Three years of employment must have been as a full-time instructor.
• Demonstrated skills in training and/or personnel development.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must possess and maintain the appropriate professional credentials required for or related to the field or position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in curriculum development, instructional methodology, planning, evaluation, budgeting, supervision and management.
• Three years of full-time work experience as a College Dean within the last seven years.
• Understanding of the mission and philosophy of technical education.
• Prior experience in the development, administration, and evaluation of academic programs.
• Computer skills and ability to use common software programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• The ability to implement technology into instruction.
• Experience developing and managing articulation agreements, transfer pathways, or academic partnerships with secondary and postsecondary institutions.
• Demonstrated success in implementing special projects that support student success, enrollment growth, workforce development, or operational improvement.

Physical Demands

The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight. The ability to speak clearly 1s required. The ability to hear and understand at a normal conversational level is required. Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Full range of hand and finger motion is required for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave1   and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline

Position considered open until filled. Candidates must pass a criminal background check. Applicants must submit a completed Savannah Technical College Employment Application, a cover letter, and a resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered). Applications may be downloaded at: www.savannahtech.edu. Please submit the completed application, cover letter and resume to:

Savannah Technical College Human Resources Department 5717 White Bluff Road Savannah, GA 31405-5521

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room All0 or 912.443.3388. Send written compliance related correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn: Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver's License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver's history report for positions involving state travel.

Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree *and* Three (3) years of related experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.