Dean of Graduate Programs manages administrative functions of the graduate program. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Graduate Programs leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Graduate Programs requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Graduate Programs manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Graduate Programs typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.
Posting closes on: 3/19/2024 at 6:00pm CST
The Alamo Colleges District is an award-winning collective of five colleges in the Greater San Antonio area whose mission is to empower our diverse communities for success. As a district of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the nation’s only HSI and Historically Black College and University (HBCU), our colleges serve more than 70,000 students annually with a focus on economic and social mobility.
Our Palo Alto College learner community, of 10,933 students, includes 49.5% who rely on financial aid, 46.6% who are first-generation in college; 3.4% who are veterans, and 22.2% who are over age 25.
The Alamo Colleges has a proven track record of success in training workers that local employers need to stay competitive and carries the designation as the #1 provider of workforce education in the region.
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Dean Of Career & Technology Off
1400 W. Villaret Blvd.
San Antonio, Texas, 78224
United States
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: M-F with occasional evenings and weekends.
Job Summary and Description
Administrator of the workforce degrees and certificates as well as professional programs. Serves as the College’s representative for these programs with state agencies, councils and committees. Provides innovative and insightful leadership to develop and strengthen partnerships with industry, business, and community organizations. Provides administrative leadership and guidance and monitors the effectiveness of instruction and learning within the areas of Workforce and Professional Programs. Provides administrative oversight on available funding sources for the college in these areas.
Reports to the Vice President for Academic Success.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Preferred Education and Experience:
License and Certifications:
Motor Vehicle Report is required in addition to background check and drug screen