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City Colleges of Chicago · 3 weeks ago

Director - Academic Projects

Chicago, IL

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

$93K/yr - $97K/yr

City Colleges of Chicago is the largest community college system in Illinois, and they are seeking a Director of Academic Projects for Malcolm X College. The role involves providing leadership and oversight for academic projects, ensuring compliance with policies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the academic environment.

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Responsibilities

Provides administrative oversight of college’s academic workflow and processes to ensure faculty personnel actions and faculty-facing academic matters are in compliance with CCC’s Academic & Student Policy rules and policies

Reviews and verifies the completeness and accuracy of submitted documentation requesting approval of faculty personnel actions including lane advancements, sabbaticals, promotions in rank, and other faculty transactions

Works with college administrators in reviewing faculty course loads and ensuring course overload requests adhere to and comply with contractual requirements and collective bargaining agreements

Coordinates the execution of College-wide projects undertaken by the VP-Academic & Student Affairs, as well as organizes and prioritizes critical issues and required information for the executive to facilitate efficient decision making. Monitors progress/achievement of next steps

Assists colleges in cultivating an academic culture of ethical behavior, positivity, professionalism, satisfaction, and productivity

Advises and guides college administrators on processes governing faculty and academic affairs as stipulated in CCC’s Academic & Student Policy manual

Provides guidance in the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements representing full-time and part-time faculty and professional employees in academic areas

Responds to complaints and investigates employee/labor relations issues impacting faculty and academic processes. Liaises with union representatives to resolve issues

Leads college’s participation in the on-going review of the Academic and Student Policy Manual, with a focus on researching emerging issues and revising and creating new policies and processes relating to faculty affairs and academic matters

Works collaboratively with academic stakeholders in the review of faculty credential guidelines and minimum requirements to teach an academic discipline to ensure Higher Learning Commission (HLC) standards are maintained

Participates in preparing college administrators for HLC accreditation site visits. Conducts mock interviews with faculty and staff, and audits faculty files for adherence to CCC’s credential policies and procedures

Utilizes technology resources and databases to help streamline the management and operations of various academic processes and procedures

May serve as a representative at hearings, grievances, and meetings regarding labor relations matters as related to academic policies or procedures

May attend negotiations and research issues related to collective bargaining

Qualification

Master's degreeHigher education accreditationCollective bargaining experienceRelational databasesStudent information systemsAcademic policy complianceMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsCultural diversity awarenessTactDiplomacyVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

A Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Demonstrated understanding of academic & student policy and compliance issues that affect faculty personnel and the delivery of quality educational services

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment

Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive situations

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)