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Associate Director of Technology Programs
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Position Number: 5973537
Location: New Britain, CT
Position Type: Instructional Technology and Design

Details:
Posted: January 31, 2025
Level: Associate Director
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 4:00pm (EST) on February 28, 2025.

Location:
Charter Oak State College
185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051
**This position is a remote work position with minimal travel to the main office in New Britian.**
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Charter Oak State College Mission:
As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state's only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.

Charter Oak State College Vision:
Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation's workforce one graduate at a time.

Charter Oak State College Equity Statement:
Charter Oak State College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Position Summary:
The Associate Director of Technology Programs oversees various aspects of program development, improvement, and administration within the Business and Technology department. This role primarily focuses on the Software Development major while also assisting and coordinating other technology majors. Responsibilities include curriculum design, faculty recruitment, student advising, admissions support, marketing collaboration, assessment development, employer engagement, course scheduling, and program expansion planning.

Example of Job Duties:
The following examples of duties illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

In collaboration with industry, design, and redesign courses for the Software Development degree program.
Assist in faculty recruitment by identifying needs, conducting interviews, and making recommendations.
Collaborate with the Advising Department to establish advising guidelines and facilitate pursuit of external certificates/credentials.
Develop recruitment materials such as PowerPoint presentations and FAQs for Admission Department sessions.
Work with the Marketing Department to enhance the Software Development major webpage and related materials.
Establish assessment measures for all technology programs, ensuring both direct and indirect evaluation methods.
Engage local employers to create internship opportunities for all technology majors and explore Credit for Prior Learning options.
Foster partnerships with K-12 institutions for dual enrollment opportunities.
Review course designs for all technology programs in the Business and Technology Department.
Participate in the recruitment process for faculty within other technology disciplines.
Establish assessment measures for technology majors, ensuring comprehensive evaluation.
Coordinate with local employers to promote internship opportunities across technology programs.
Initiate planning for potential new technology degrees or upgrades to existing programs.
Perform all required administrative functions including but not limited to course scheduling, bookstore support requests, and other administrative functions as required.

Supervisory and Other Relationships.
This position reports directly to the Chair-Business and Technology Department and supervises adjunct faculty in all technology programs within the Business and Technology Department.

Minimum Qualifications:
Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.). Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

Master's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cyber Security.
Experience in curriculum design and program development within a higher education setting using Blackboard.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency in project management and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 10 years progressive experience with at least five (5) years of senior management experience.
A minimum of seven (7) years online teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level using Blackboard.
Experience with faculty recruitment and hiring processes.
Familiarity with accreditation standards and assessment practices in higher education.
Knowledge of industry trends and practices in technology fields.
Experience in marketing or recruitment activities for academic programs.

Starting Salary:
The salary range is $81,325 - $108,428 approximately based on experience and qualifications. Plus the State of CT has excellent medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Selection Procedure:
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
COSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice-president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

COSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F