1. Advises CEO in matters concerning the state of the financial, administrative, and operational affairs of the division. Makes recommendations on matters concerning policies and procedures in alignment with institutional objectives.
2. Collaborates with colleagues in identifying and allocating resources for programs and initiatives in order to strengthen student outcomes based on comprehensive strategic planning, institutional research, and data-informed decision making.
3. Develops an integrated, division-wide budget plan that reflects the priorities of the college strategic plan. In collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and other financial staff, utilizes appropriate accounting, budgeting, and statistical tools and reports to project future division needs.
4. Sponsors integrated efforts for grant submissions and awards that are inclusive and comprehensive.
5. Provides oversight of varying division operations, periodically reviewing procedures and making recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership on actions that will increase effectiveness and efficiency.
6. Supports the CEO in leading an effective Executive Leadership Team, assuring the team’s compliance with the CEO’s agenda.
7. Works in conjunction with the Deans of each primary division to meet operational requirements with regard to staffing, scheduling, budgeting, facilities management, and technology.
8. Sponsors collaborative activities with AVP of Institutional Quality to implement institutional effective, accreditation activities, program review, and assessment.
9. Acts as Officer of the Day in the CEO’s absence.

Learning and Curriculum
 

1. Responsible for integrating all facets of teaching and learning to increase student outcomes, to include retention and graduation rates.
2. Makes recommendations to the CEO for new courses/programs of instruction, deletion of courses/programs, and major course/program revision.
3. Oversees program reviews and ensures provision of student learning outcomes and core competencies.
4. Encourages and supports the use of technology in the curriculum. Works with college leaders in coordination of design, purchase, upgrade, and revision of technology equipment and software.
5. Oversees development and implementation of master schedule.
6. Works on alignment activities with University departments, schools, and Provost’s Office.

Personnel Administration
 

1. Individually responsible for the Deans in charge of Academic Affairs, Student Achievement, and Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning.
2. Oversees the management of the College Readiness program and its staff.
3. Interacts with constituencies to develop a culture of openness and transparency when engaging in communication and problem-solving.
4. Oversees the hiring and approval process for all full-time and part-time faculty, as well as direct reports.
5. Promotes, facilitates, and supports professional development among faculty and staff.
6. Provides supervision and evaluation of direct reports.
7. Provides final approval for full-time faculty evaluations and promotions.
8. Provides management input to negotiations and other union-related matters.

OTHER DUTIES:
 

1. Conducts special studies and research in relationships to assignments made by the CEO, and in conjunction with research related to the identification of new degree programs and grant funding.
2. Serves on an assortment of committees in varying capacities. Attends seminars, workshops, and conferences to keep abreast of current developments in relevant areas of program responsibility.
3. Floating team assignment as needed. Floating teams are groups of individuals with specific skillsets that come together for a specific project/activity/time period. Based on necessity, an individual can be assigned to more than one team simultaneously.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
 

1. Earned Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution required. Demonstrated coursework towards a terminal degree plus a broad range of experience on a professional level in higher education may be considered in lieu of a Doctorate.
2. Seven (7) or more years of experience in higher education, preferably at a community college.
3. Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible academic or institutional leadership/management experience leading to a current position as a dean, vice president, or president.
4. Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.
5. Prior experience with higher education administration, academic affairs, full-time university/college teaching, professional development, faculty recruitment, evaluation, and retention.
6. Demonstrated leadership exemplified by the successful implementation of student success initiatives deriving from campus innovations and national initiatives, such as Achieving the Dream, Complete College America, and Jobs for the Future.
7. Record of leading institutional programs designed to increase student enrollment, retention, and success.
8. Experience developing, implementing, and managing budgets at the institutional level.
9. Experience working with higher education accreditation bodies.
10. Experience in policy development and systems formation.
11. Experience with non-credit programs, such as workforce development and continuing education.
12. Experience in a multi-campus district and/or with campuses located in urban communities preferred.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits:  Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer:  All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:  In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference:  The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace:  Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation:  Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume:  Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers:  Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-6749.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.