Dean, School of Information Technology

Overview of the Position:

The School Dean is responsible for the strategic direction of the School of Information Technology and ensures the relevance and quality of its programs across the College and at each academic level, including certificates and advanced certificates, and associate, bachelor’s, master’s degree programs. The School Dean leads the faculty and staff, develops collaborative relationships with internal constituencies and external partners, and effectively manages the operations of the School.

This role requires current, relevant industry expertise to deliver market-driven curricula and educational experiences aligned with the current employment landscape and forecasts. Responsibilities will also include a focus on innovative curriculum design, STEM programming, and other interdisciplinary opportunities.

The School Dean develops and supports faculty expertise in the areas of computer science, data science, cybersecurity, and information technology with a focus on curriculum design and improvement, instructional effectiveness, and new program development to ensure that the academic offerings meet the needs of employers and provides them for career opportunities in related fields. This includes proposing new courses and programs with the goal of growing student enrollment and improving graduate outcomes.

Key Elements of the Position and Specific Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high-quality experience for students, faculty, and staff within the School of Information Technology that is aligned with the College’s mission and core values Serve as the primary ambassador and advocate for the School both internally and externally Build and enhance enrollment, retention, completion, and graduate outcomes Design programs, develop curricula, evaluate content, assess student learning and faculty effectiveness, and pursue accreditations and other external validations of programmatic quality Collaborate with the Associate Vice President, faculty, and other stakeholders to develop long-term strategic plans and short-term School-wide goals that involve making decisions based on academic, enrollment, and financial considerations Promote a student-centered and inclusive environment, which emphasizes a shared approach to leadership, management, and teaching/learning Train, advise, and mentor full-time and part-time faculty, and provide opportunities for professional development Develop and maintain positive and lasting relationships with industry and community partners, keep abreast of industry trends, and cultivate an active advisory board Recruit faculty who are content experts and reflect the diversity of the student population and the communities served by the College Proactively and positively resolve issues in a way that serves the best interests of students, faculty and staff Employ the most effective methods for multi-modal delivery of content and hands-on experience/lab-work in an online, face-to-face, blended environment when developing courses/curricula. Establish an innovative and engaging learning environment for students by supporting the integration of new and existing course technologies.

Skills and Attributes:

• Experience in management in a professional environment including planning, budgeting, team-building, collaborating, problem-solving, project management, and establishing a feedback mechanism to monitor and continuously improve course offerings, degree programs, and the students’ academic experience Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of urban college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles Experience in coaching and mentoring staff and faculty required Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to lead effectively to achieve team objectives and goals required Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, proven record of professional accomplishments Ability to interact effectively with subordinates, co-workers, supervisors, and external stakeholders to accomplish program, departmental, and institutional goals

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree* in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or related field from a regionally accredited college/university required.
  *Earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college/university preferred Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience and academic management in a college or university, or 10+ years of management experience in industry with progressively greater responsibility requirement Knowledge of other Computer Science disciplines, such as Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, and Cloud Computing preferred Extensive knowledge of the computer programming languages (e.g., Java, Scratch, Python, App Inventor, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++) a plus Working knowledge of software development and information system field related to the following areas with deep expertise in some and familiarity in others: Project Management Data analytics, AI and ML (across various markets - financial, heath care, IT etc.) Cloud Computing Database Programming and Management Multimedia, UX/UI Current industry (Information Systems) expertise