Directly accountable for the College of Computer and Information Technology (CCIT) certificate, associate and bachelor degree programs, including providing leadership for the faculty and staff across the institution, developing collaborative relationships and participative programs with industries, implementing, monitoring, and executing quality student/academic programs
Uses administrative, management and problem-solving skills to keep CCIT a recognized leader in developing technically proficient students in all technology disciplines in the Tampa Bay region and beyond;
Fosters a climate of academic excellence
Provides innovative methods in the development and growth of CCIT programs through the coordination of a strong, committed Advisory Committee made up of local business leaders in the technology field;
Promotes quality education in multiple delivery methods that may include online, live online, face-to-face, and blended formats;
Provides leadership, development opportunities and support to secure and maintain accreditation by appropriate state, regional and national entities that include industry certifications in the technology field;
Develops and maintains positive relationships with external business and appropriate community organizations in support of programmatic goals;
Recruits faculty who are content experts;
Builds consensus and fosters cooperation among and across all technology disciplines;
Proactively handles issues among students, faculty and administration;
Identifies and develops employment opportunities through internships, apprenticeships, Technology Communities, and fosters student placement;
Promotes a student-centered environment, which emphasizes shared teaching and learning;
Maintains a feedback mechanism to monitor and continually improve the programs through end-of-program assessment tools;
Pursues and promotes funding opportunities to provide resources to support the technology programs;
Represents the academic vision of CCIT to the community at large;
Reviews and updates a continuous program improvement cycle
This is the fifth of six levels in the Academic Management series
The classification is responsible for directing the activities of multiple programs or College-wide functions
Incumbents will be responsible for developing the strategic direction of assigned areas, interpreting the broadly defined goals, developing and managing a budget, and providing managerial direction to employees
Managerial principles;
Prioritizing and assigning work;
Preparing and analyzing a variety of reports;
Making program decisions based on financial considerations;
Adapting to rapidly changing environments;
Conducting research, evaluating findings, and making recommendations based on findings;
Evaluating statistical data, ensuring data sufficiency;
Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;
Implementing public relations initiatives;
Mediating conflict and resolving issues for employees and students;
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met
Directs staff (administrative specialists, adjuncts, and faculty) to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
Prepares and administers budgets; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures; identifies and pursues alternative funding sources; allocates funds across academic functions
Guides curricular directions and reform; develops academic assessment strategies; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; ensures alignment with the overall mission and goals of the College
Coordinates activities between multiple service areas and works to integrate and coordinate service areas
Serves as a liaison between assigned academic departments or programs, external agencies, and the College, which includes students, staff, faculty, and administration; represents the department, College, and/or program at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events; establishes and maintains positive collaborative relationships with community groups and establishments
Directs and participates in the preparation, review, interpretation, and analysis of various complex and multi-faceted information, data, forms, schedules, calendars, surveys, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

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