Director, Liberal Arts and Sciences
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2201 West College Parkway
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humanresources@wnc.edu
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703
Job Description
Administrative Faculty Contract. Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible.
This position is an administrative role that serves as the leader of the Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Division and related programs. The LAS Director models a commitment to student success and excellence; practices clear and open communication; utilizes collaborative and innovative problem-solving; and demonstrates appreciation, sensitivity and respect for diversity.
The Director is responsible for all aspects of leading and managing the Division to promote a positive teaching, working and learning environment, responding to student educational needs for degree completion and transfer, and maintaining alignment with the college mission and vision. The Director is also responsible to work with local, state and federal organizations and leaders to support college initiatives, develop partnerships, and ensure academic programs respond to regional needs and advance student opportunities leading to further education, job attainment and career success. The Director must maintain a broad and detailed knowledge of the college's programs and service area, as well as knowledge of the needs associated with each.
The Director establishes strategic vision, priorities and goals for the Division, in alignment with governing agencies and the college, and is responsible for developing and leading the process of successful implementation and goal attainment. This includes (but is not limited to) oversight of finances, budget and grants; accreditation; enrollment and completion; curriculum and instruction; course offerings and scheduling; field experiences, contracts and supervision; faculty and staff recruitment, development, evaluation and retention; equipment acquisition and maintenance; and all aspects of program management.
The Director is expected to function independently, collaborate across departments, and consistently exercise sound decision-making.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all aspects of the LAS Division
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Align division activities with the college’s strategic mission, vision and goals
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Understand and drive the division's strategic vision, updating/revising as needed; develop, revise and evaluate short and long-range planning
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Utilize a shared governance model of leadership whenever possible and appropriate
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Supervise, observe, evaluate and support full-time and part-time faculty and staff, to include adjunct instructors, to maintain accountability and promote personal/professional growth
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Address and manage student issues to include hearing and responding to complaints; managing options/pathways to allow students to reach completion; and finding resolution for concerns that arise
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Manage and maintain accountability for course and program enrollment
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Model open communication, respect and collegiality within the division and throughout the college; mediate conflict professionally and timely with a focus on collegiality
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Collaborate effectively with other college divisions/departments to ensure efficient and aligned use of available resources
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Manage grants to ensure deliverables/outcomes are met; seek and develop new funding opportunities that align with the strategic plan for the division
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Effectively utilize available resources to support division success
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Advocate for the needs and priorities of the division
Manage fiscal outcomes of the division
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Develop and manage annual budgets, overseeing expenditures accordingly
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Ensure fiscal compliance and accuracy of grants
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Oversee purchasing, maintenance and inventory of division equipment and supplies
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Provide reporting, as required
Develop, implement, manage and evaluate academic programs
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Lead the planning and organizing of academic programs
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Develop semester/annual class schedules and instructor loads in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in collaboration with Academic Planning and the VPASA
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Practice a student-centered approach based on student needs and feedback
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Maintain the Letter of Appointment budget for overloads and adjuncts
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Utilize relevant, available data to make decisions about appropriate modes, times, class caps, materials, and other factors
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Lead an ongoing cycle of continuous improvement for teaching and curriculum review to ensure relevant and high-quality learning opportunities for students
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Support and expand innovative curriculum delivery options for LAS programs to support changing student demographics
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Support and expand program level and student learning outcomes assessment processes to improve instruction
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Maintain currency and accuracy of college catalog and related materials
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Manage LAS dual enrollment program opportunities
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Oversee industry partnerships, advisory committees and accreditation requirements
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Develop, revise and deactivate academic programs, as needed
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure LAS programs maintain relevance and alignment with regional and statewide needs
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Conduct periodic student, community and workforce needs assessments to inform program relevance and alignment
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Maintain awareness of local, regional and state initiatives that impact academic programs; ensure division participation in such initiatives as appropriate
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Maintain positive, productive relationship with appropriate accrediting agencies, state/national agencies, boards and institutions that inform operations and governance
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Represent the division on college, system and state boards/committees as assigned
Note: Stakeholders include, but are not limited to, employers, transfer institutions, school districts, foundation board, state/workforce development agencies, and others
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
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Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Master's degree (i.e., BA+4 years related professional experience)
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Three (3) years of experience in a leadership role to include staff supervision and evaluation
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Experience planning, developing, implementing academic curriculum and programs
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Experience in budget management, to include grants
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Experience developing complex schedules, preferably in an educational setting
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Experience implementing programs and/or working in rural or frontier communities
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience teaching in a higher education system
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Experience with a secondary educational system
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Experience observing and evaluating instruction
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Experience with local, regional or statewide academic initiatives
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Second language proficiency (written and oral), Spanish preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
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Liberal arts and sciences transfer programs and disciplines
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Mission and philosophy of comprehensive community colleges
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Educational curriculum, pedagogy and assessment for student learning
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Student learning needs and challenges, as well as strategies for supporting success
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Faculty role and value in community college and higher education, generally
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NWCCU accreditation requirements
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NSHE/WNC policies and procedures
Skills in:
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Effective leadership and decision-making
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Written and interpersonal communication
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Prioritizing, planning, organizing and executing tasks in a timely manner
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Analyzing data
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Strategic planning, goal setting and achieving outcomes
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Logistical and systems thinking
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Developing and implementing curricula
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Assessing academic programs and student learning outcomes
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Synthesizing complex data to reach a conclusion and/or drive improvement
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Independent decision-making
Ability to:
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Assume, represent and perform an administrator role
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Serve as a productive member of the college’s extended leadership team
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Work collaboratively and collegially in a shared-governance environment
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Manage overlapping timelines, competing deadlines and shifting priorities
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Balance a high-level perspective with the demands of daily work, successfully managing both
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Advocate for the needs of division faculty and staff while simultaneously supporting administrative initiatives and goals
Minimum Starting Salary Information:
This position is at a salary grade D. The minimum of the placement range is $104,645.12. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule:
NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE
Perks of Working at WNC
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Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails
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Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)
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Employer paidLong Term Disability (LTD) Program
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Health insurance options including dental and vision -Health Insurance
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Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays -Faculty Benefits
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The WNC Fitness Center offers free Faculty and Staff membershipWNC Fitness Center
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ComPsych ourEmployee Assistance Programoffers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff
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Discounted WNC Staff rates for ourChild Development Centerwhich has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System
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Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more –Voluntary Benefits
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An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty
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Free parking and plenty of it!
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No State income tax!
Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members
WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the
Board of Regents Handbook
.Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
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Cover Letter
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Resume
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Contact Information for three professional references
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Unofficial Transcripts
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
01/17/2025
Note to Applicant
Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.
Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.
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