Must-haves

• Masters in technology field
• Successful managerial track record, with 2+ years of managerial experience in the IT or Academic Industry

Plusses

• Prior experience as a Dean or Chair of IT in the Academic Industry (Not a Must have)
• Background in any of the following: Computer Information Technology (Hardware or Software), Computer Programming, Data Science, Networking Technologies, Web Development, Cloud Computing
• Experience teaching in a college environment

Day-to-Day

• 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;
• Possesses and maintains a broad knowledge of the IT field;
• 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.