Program Chair Bstm GEN ED

Summary

The Program Chair is a member of the faculty who also holds an administrative appointment related to managing a specific program or programs.

Responsibilities include: classroom instruction, day-to-day program operations, assisting students toward successful program completion and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the mission of the College. The Program Chair is co-responsible with the Dean of Academic Affairs Operations for the fiscal well-being of the program as it relates to education and helping to maintain/grow enrollment.

The Program Chair also participates in activities that promote the stature of the department and the campus and abides by the mandates set by the Campus Resource Center and the local Executive Committee.

Essential Functions

• Perform instructional duties as assigned
• Select and develop Program Advisory Council (PAC) that meets at least once per year
• Participates in faculty development each year as required
• Select, train, develop, manage, and lead regular and adjunct faculty according to the guidelines provided by the Dean of Academics Affairs and Operations and the Campus President in accordance with the policies and procedures of Spartan College
• Effectively administer and grow their assigned program including curriculum development, student registration/advisement, community relations and campus relations
• Support College programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined institutional effectiveness plan
• Collaborate with other Program Chairs across the college re: scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum and other
• Notification of expected or unexpected substantive change within the program and of any change in institutional accreditation status or legal authority to provide postsecondary education
• Assures full compliance with federal, state and accrediting body standards and regulations, as well as adhering to all policies and procedures
• Facilitates the submission of required programmatic fees and documentation, including reports of graduation rates, performance on state licensing or certification examinations and employment rates with collaboration of the Campus Resource Center Compliance Department
• Assures compliance with accreditation criteria
• Responsible with the Dean of the Academic Affairs and Operations for accreditation activities on his/her campus
• Other responsibilities as determined by the Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations, Campus President, or Campus Resource Center

Knowledge / Skills

• Strong communications and computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information, communicate and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations