Dean of BSTEM (Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) at InsideHigherEd

About Holyoke Community College:

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Mission:Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration

Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

Under the general supervision of the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, the Dean is responsible for the academic integrity of the courses and programs of study within the Science (includes psychology, natural and physical), Technology, Engineering and Math Division, including the academic Business Department and the overall academic and administrative leadership of the Division programs and courses. It is imperative that this dean have a familiarity with strategic planning as well as the demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with other college stakeholders.

Plans, organizes, coordinates and leads Division activities and functions and assists in the development and administration of Division grant projects. Recruits, trains, directs, and evaluates the activities and performance of faculty and staff. Promotes and supports the professional development of faculty and staff. Works with faculty to introduce and use technology tools and alternative instructional methodologies that enhance student learning. Supports faculty in the development of experiential learning opportunities.Provides leadership for faculty in designing and implementing a student learning outcomes assessment plan on multiple levels in alignment with the College’s strategic and equity plans.Exercises leadership in the development and evaluation of Division curricula and ensures their quality. Works to create and support educational and training partnerships with external and community organizations. Promotes the development of new, and the management of existing Associate Degree and Certificate Programs. Promotes and develops articulation agreements with baccalaureate institutions and assists with the development of articulation agreements with area high schools.Develops and administers annual Division operating budget. Assists in identifying and seeking opportunities in College fundraising.Works with department chairs, the enrollment management team, advising and the registrar in developing the master course schedule and is responsible for the assignment of faculty workloads.Directly implements the MCCC/MTA and AFSCME Collective Bargaining agreements and College policies related to them.Monitors enrollment and graduation data and provides leadership to the Division on recruitment, marketing, and retention issues.Works collaboratively with the Student Affairs Division in a ‘One Team’ dynamic to foster and enhance student success.Assists in the research, generation, development, administration and assessment of division grant projects. Assists in identifying and seeking opportunities in College fundraising.Provides leadership in developing collaborative initiatives within the workforce development and non-credit programs.Prepares agenda and chairs division meetings. Serves as a member of the Academic & Student Affairs leadership council and other College committees and bodies. May serve as the designated AAC representative on standing College Committees.Assists the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs as requested in carrying out college-wide assignments beyond the scope of the Division that further the mission and vision of the College in alignment with the strategic and equity plans.Performs special projects and related responsibilities as initiated and requested.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree or higher in discipline taught in a Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related discipline; Three years full-time teaching experience as well as administrative experiences (experience as a department chair or higher) including problem-solving and communication; demonstrated experience in curriculum development; Understanding of and commitment to the mission of a twenty-first century comprehensive community college; Familiarly with range of pedagogies including distance learning; Familiarity with outcomes assessment; Knowledge of open educational resources, demonstrated cultural competency; Ability to communicate effectively and provide leadership in the support of teaching and learning and building an effective team of professionals;Demonstrated leadership in the creation of development of new and successful projects and programs; Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student;Experience in college governance;Generative thinking skills, as well as evidence of vision to address changing technology and the challenges of the evolving global economy.
Equivalency Statement:
We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate degree; Experience (administrative or educational) at the community college level;Experience with collective bargaining agreements; Leadership of educational assessment and/or accountability initiatives;Distance learning efforts, knowledge of guided pathways and experience with grant administration. Experience with minority-serving institutions.

Direct Reports:

Oversees the operation of the BSTEM Division and supervises the activities and performance of the BSTEM Division staff at the College and in related settings.

Full-time, Non-Unit Professional Position

Salary Range: $121,489.45 - $134,133.44/year (Grade 9); plus a comprehensive State benefits package.

Hours: 37.5 hrs./week.

Funding Source: State.

Additional Details:
Please Note: a skills assessment or presentation may be required as part of the interview process.

Disability Accommodations:

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check:

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.