Salary Grade VIII

Job Scope and Responsibilities

• Serves as Chief Executive of a College Division
• Has overall responsibility and accountability for short-term objectives and strategic planning, as well as all programs, functions, activities, and outcomes of the Division
• Provides executive leadership, management and supervision for all operations of the Division
• Formulates, implements, monitors, and modifies the Division’s plans, objectives, policies and procedures
• Develops, administers, executes, and monitors the Division’s budget
• Represents the Division and the College to both internal and external stakeholders, constituents, and customers
• Develops, maintains, and monitors performance metrics for the Division
• Serves on the President’s cabinet, provides advice and counsel to the President
• Manages and supervises staff, both directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors

Independence / Impact

• Makes decisions and resolves complex problems having a significant impact on the mission of the College
• Makes decisions regarding Division-level priorities, long-term objectives, and strategic initiatives
• Leadership, judgment, risk-management, and keen analytic skills are essential to resolving complex issues affecting the Division and the College

Knowledge / Skill / Competencies

• Expert-level knowledge in areas of responsibility and accountability
• Extensive knowledge of the College’s mission, academic plans, and administrative policies/procedures
• Knowledge of higher education environment and practices; understanding of best practices in designated areas or fields
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies, guidelines and principles that govern or affect operations of assigned Division
• Skills in the area of strategic planning, long-range forecasting, and development of Division-wide goals and objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and constituents
• Skill in analyzing and communicating potential impacts of changes in regulations or policies
• Ability to lead and motivate faculty and/or staff
• Ability to engage in short- and long-term planning and implementation, including goal-setting, establishment of benchmarks or metrics, and assessment
• Ability to forecast and anticipate future needs of the Division and College
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive working relationships within the College community and externally
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and respect for individuals of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds
• Skill in communicating management priorities
• Skill in analyzing data and trends for planning and budget purposes
• Skill in identifying and resolving problems that may impact the mission of the Division and College
• Skill in negotiations, conflict resolution, and problem management
• Skill in mentoring and training employees with varying educational backgrounds and aptitudes

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires an advanced degree (such as a JD, Masters or Doctorate, depending on position)
• At least seven years of progressively responsible relevant experience and at least three years of experience in a senior-level capacity
• Specific requirements for individual positions may vary