Laramie County Community College Hiring for Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs at Cheyenne, WY Full Time

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students’ lives through the power of inspired
learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in
turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming. Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the
Desire to Make a Difference. 

A cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum and preferred
qualifications for this position is required. You can upload a cover letter when you create an applicant profile.

Job Summary: 

Core responsibilities of this position include:

The Assistant Dean, Academic
Affairs is a full-time benefitted Managerial 3 position. The Assistant Dean is responsible for (but not limited to) many functions in
Academic Affairs including coordination of course scheduling across the College, the management of the College’s offerings associated
with high school programs, administration of processes affiliated with faculty minimum qualifications, administration of processes that
document articulation agreements with 4-year partners, and administration of the processes affiliated with academic integrity and
students’ grade appeals.

The position serves a significant role in coordinating/directing LCCC’s academic Pathways. This
includes coordinating all aspects of the College Success course to include faculty certification and approval, scheduling, and ensuring
continuity of necessary curricular components across all Pathways. The position will also coordinate the team of eight Pathway Coordinators,
providing structured and regular opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of community-based best practices. The position will
co-chair the Pathways Governance Council which may include ad-hoc committee service.

Other areas of responsibility will include
Academic Affairs project management and coordination, annual coordination of the Perkins funds to include reporting, direct assistance to
the SVPAA, policy management, and representation to both internal and external stakeholders.

LCCC in its strategic plan has
identified important Core Values and Aspirational Values, which are inherent in the cultural fabric of the College. The person fulfilling
this role is expected to bear these qualities and advocate for them.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary
institutional need.

Benefits: For full listing of benefits and faculty salary schedule,
visit http://lccc.wy.edu/about/humanResources/benefits.aspx

Compensation: This is a Managerial Level 3
position. Starting salary: $67,258.00-$70,768.00.

Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled. For full
consideration, apply by October 27th, 2022.

Tentative Start Date: December 5th, 2022.

For information about
Cheyenne, visit http://www.lccc.cc.wy.us/about/welcome

Essential Functions: (to perform successfully in this
position, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as well as possess education/experience, employ the
knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in representative fashion; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions – this position is Exempt, i.e., is not eligible for compensatory or
overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be
assigned).

Coordination of For-Credit Course Schedule
The position will work with each of the
School Deans to coordinate the development of a master course schedule.

• Collaborate on the development of a strategic course
  schedule that will enable full-time students to maximize their time at LCCC, providing them with a path to complete their program of study
  in a two-year period.
• Ensure collaboration between schools, the ACC campus, online sections and outreach centers, when developing
  the schedule.
• Provide coordination in developing a schedule that meets the needs of our student population including returning
  adult students, part-time students, and industry-focused student groups.
• Approve the course matrix to ensure appropriate levels of
  contact are provided in all cases.

Oversight of High School Programs
The position supervises the
Coordinator, Concurrent Enrollment.

• In collaboration with associated personnel, assist in the development and communication of
  processes affiliated with the academic offerings and quality assurance of programs that serve students from K-12 partners.
• Supervises the Coordinator to assure compliance with internal practices..
• Collaborates with Student Services personnel to
  assure timely processing of program documentation to include student enrollments, and student communications.
• Administer an
  effective process to ensure all faculty teaching concurrent enrollment offerings are qualified.
• Administer an effective process to
  regularly review all course agreements between the College and K-12 partners that ensures alignment between Concurrent Enrollment Program
  offerings and the Pathways established at LCCC.
• Coordinate and participate in regular meetings between the Coordinator and
  administrative personnel from K-12 partner schools.

Administrative Processing, SVPAA Office
Faculty Minimum Qualifications
The position administers those processes associated with confirming the minimum
qualifications of all faculty at LCCC.

• Collaborate with Deans and Human Resources to ensure that all faculty being recruited
  and hired for full-time, adjunct and Concurrent Enrollment positions meet the minimum qualifications for faculty identified for each course
  or program area in College procedure.
• Collaborate with Deans to assure the documented minimum faculty qualifications for each
  course or program area are current and are communicated across the College. Confirm that the Faculty Qualifications Manual is updated
  annually.
• Facilitate the documentation and currency of faculty qualifications through collaboration with Deans and Human Resources.
  Oversee the archive of faculty credentials, providing orientation and system maintenance as needed.

Articulation
Agreements

This position administers those processes associated with the recording and monitoring of articulation agreements
with 4-year partners. 

• Collaborate with Deans to ensure that the articulation agreements associated with all AA and AS
  degree programs are current and published on the LCCC website, easily understood and navigable for students and external stakeholders.
• Administer an effective review process to ensure all articulation agreements are current and accurate.
• Confirm the recording of
  all articulation agreements on internally accessed information systems; ensure all articulation agreements are communicated and readily
  accessible to the personnel in Enrollment Services.
• Participate, and where appropriate, facilitate opportunities for regular
  articulation meetings with four-year partners, including attendance at the University of Wyoming Annual Articulation Summit.

Academic Integrity
This position serves as the primary College respondent to first offense academic integrity cases
reported through Maxient:

• Track, monitor and close out academic integrity cases reported through Maxient, reach out to
  reporting faculty to follow up on their report and inquire if they need any assistance.
• Meet with students who have allegedly
  violated academic integrity, when appropriate, to help them understand the violation, and if necessary, next steps to appealing a
  decision.
• Assist Deans with the processing of Level 1 and Level 2 grade appeals.
• Facilitate the Grade Appeal Review
  Committee consideration of each Level 3 grade appeal.

Coordination of College Success Course
The
position coordinates several aspects of the College Success course at LCCC:

• Collaborate with Deans and Pathway Coordinators to
  develop appropriate opportunities for student populations to access Strategies for Success (STRT 1000) in their first semester at LCCC.
• Become certified to teach STRT 1000; maintain certification.
• In collaboration with the Deans and Pathway Coordinators, develop
  a training program to ensure effective faculty delivering all STRT 1000 courses in each LCCC Pathway.
• Coordinate the training of
  STRT 1000 faculty and document STRT 1000 certified faculty. Ensure all STRT 1000 sections are assigned to certified faculty.
• In
  collaboration with the Deans and Pathway Coordinators, assist in the contextualization of STRT 1000 for individual pathways while ensuring
  continuity is maintained across all offerings of this required course.
• Coordinate the semester-based evaluation of STRT 1000
  (aggregate) and implement recommendations for areas of improvement through collaboration with the Deans, Pathway Coordinators, and the
  certified STRT 1000 faculty.

Coordination of Pathways Committees
The position coordinates two
groups associated with the implementation of Guided Pathways:

• Coordinate the eight Pathway Coordinators to establish structured
  and regular opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of community-based best practices.
• Maintain appropriate records of
  Pathway Coordinators’ meetings; serves as communication liaison between the Pathway Coordinators’ team and the Academic
  Leadership Team.
• Co-chair the Pathways Governance Council. Assist in the logistical arrangements for quarterly meetings of the
  Council; coordinate the reporting of Council meetings and activities to all members of Academic Affairs. Commit to ad-hoc committee service
  to the Council.

Project Management & Coordination
The position is responsible for the
management and coordination of projects within Academic Affairs as well as projects on behalf of the SVPAA that may be institution-wide,
and/or community college system-wide. 

• Coordinate appropriate faculty and Deans in the annual request for Perkins funds to
  include award development, procurement, compliance, and required reporting.
• Develop and coordinate strategic institutional
  relationships; coordinate internally-focused and externally-focused strategic institutional projects. Aid in planning, developing, and
  implementing departmental strategies for the fulfillment and realization of initiatives and goals as assigned by the SVPAA.
• Serve
  as the Academic Affairs policy coordinator; responsible for collaborating with members of the Academic Leadership Team, Student Services,
  and others to develop new policy, or update current policies.
• Collaborate on the planning and coordination of convocation,
  In-Service, and Academic Affairs support of Commencement; coordinate the implementation of special projects on behalf of the SVPAA that may
  emerge as a result of decisions made by internal and/or external committees, task teams, councils, and the like.

Projects and/or Research
The position functions as a researcher who develops, reviews, analyzes, implements,
monitors, and reports on college commission, state/federal legislative, internal budgetary, regional economic, programmatic, and/or other
internal/external stakeholders which influence/impact Academic Affairs. This will require the employee to remain aware of contemporary
affairs in Higher Education, as well as provide research briefings, condensing research findings into summaries, fact-checking/data-source
validation, etc. Representative tasks may include:

• Author/prepare summaries of relevant contemporary information as well as
  specific research as deemed necessary or relevant, and disseminating information to the Academic Leadership Team and others as
  appropriate.
• Collect and review research for initiatives, identified Academic Affairs objectives, or other target topics, providing
  regular background research for meeting preparation, summarizing research findings and condensing research into commonly understood terms as
  determined by target audience(s). 

Assistance to the SVPAA
The position will be responsible
for serving in the role of primary assistant to the SVPAA:

• Responsible for diplomatic and effective interactions with public
  officials and legislators, internal and external administrators, and students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Has
  authority to respond independently to inquiries requiring knowledge of policies and guidelines, as the like, as appropriate.
• Coordinate and participate in Academic Leadership Team meetings; maintain appropriate electronic records.
• Responsible for
  planning, preparing and finalizing materials and/or presentations as assigned.
• Maintain confidential files of the SVPAA office;
  ensure that requests for action or information are conveyed to the appropriate administrators, faculty, and/or staff member(s) in a timely
  fashion.

Nonessential Functions:

An employee in this position may perform some of these
responsibilities on an infrequent basis:

• Represent Academic Affairs in various activities, and on various committees/teams, as
  determined appropriate; travel (some overnight) may be required to participate in identified activities
• Represent the College in
  various activities as assigned
• Attend required trainings, meetings, professional development, and conferences (may require
  overnight travel)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal
  communication, customer service and organizational skills including strong and versatile writing skills (including editorial and
  proofreading skills and strong command of the English language)
• Capable of exercising discretion and good judgment at all times;
  able to maintain a positive attitude, exhibit patience, and persistence, especially when dealing with various internal and external
  constituents; good judgment, engaging, reliable, tactful, and possessing professional discretion with a track record of maintaining
  confidential and sensitive information
• Knowledge of state and federal governmental and legislative processes as they pertain to
  higher education
• Ability to set a calm and professional tone, and to convey a “can-do” attitude; temperament to work as
  a team player, foster a collaborative and cooperative work environment strong skills in teamwork and verifiable skills in motivating and
  working with others at all levels of a complex organization – a team player willing to work on tight timelines and pitch in when
  needed
• Ability to independently perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects; capable of being pro-active and taking
  initiative when appropriate. Adaptable and flexible plus ability to work autonomously to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines;
  experienced working in a professional and fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of and experience in accounting and budgetary
  procedures; strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail in all areas of responsibility
• Ability to see
  tasks to completion, sometimes necessitating working longer than normal hours or on weekends
• Ability to read and interpret
  instructions in oral, written, or diagrammatical form (e.g., a flow chart of a process)
• Skills and abilities to perform as an
  organized self-starter, and able to handle expeditiously, accurately, and confidentially the rapid receipt of communications from all
  sources—written, email, voice mail, one-on-one with attention to detail; able to act on own initiative while exercising reasonable
  judgment
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate clearly with a variety of people, in one-to-one and small group
  settings – either face-to-face, by telephone, or by other electronic means. Ability to communicate in an informative manner,
  effectively listen, and be able to handle escalating situations with concern and confidence
• Ability to support time-based requests;
  able to function effectively in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment with deadlines, frequent interruptions, and some interpersonal
  pressure
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with people; proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional
  rapport, with courtesy and tact, to accurately determine other’s needs, collect necessary information, and follow-through when
  requested
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from College faculty and staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, regional business
  community, and others as may be necessary
• Knowledge of basic office equipment and necessary associated applications including (but
  not limited to) personal computers and associated peripherals, multi-line telephone, teleconferencing technology, and other technological
  devices that may be utilized in the course of business. Advanced working knowledge and ability with personal computing applications –
  specifically Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe products (e.g., Acrobat), and some knowledge of
  database management systems

Physical/Mental Demands: (The physical demands and work environment
characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of
this position and/or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position,
  an employee must be able to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee,
  student, and donor data; documents; issues; etc., and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors
• The ability to comply
  with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple
  occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required
• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work
  schedule may be required including long work days, evenings, and weekends as needed
• There may be occurrences of interacting with
  employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit
  strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas
  as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of
  prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage and viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds to perform essential
  position functions
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust
  focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must
  be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there
  may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it
is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of
the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job
duties.

Minimum:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in
  Business, Management, Business Administration, Organizational/Business Communication, Project Management, Higher Education, or related
  field
• 3 years’ experience working in a management/leadership and/or a professional advisory role
• 1 years’
  experience in a higher education environment

Preferred:

• Doctorate degree from a regionally
  accredited institution in Higher Education, Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 2 years’ experience in a
  leadership/supervisory role within a higher education setting preferred
• Training in project management
• 2 years’
  experience providing research briefings, condensing research findings into summaries, fact-checking/data-source validation, etc.

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC
reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be
successful. 

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Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer

Laramie County Community College is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and employment
environment. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status,
political affiliation, sexual orientation or other status protected by law. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex
discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its
educational, extracurricular, athletic or other programs or in the context of employment.

The College has a designated person to
monitor compliance and to answer any questions regarding the college’s non-discrimination policies: Please contact: Title IX and ADA
Coordinator, Room 205B, Pathfinder Building, 1400 E College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307-778-1217,[email protected].

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