Associate Dean of Engineering assists Dean with the management of administrative functions of the college of engineering. Collaborates with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives and supports on college fundraising. Being an Associate Dean of Engineering provides 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. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, Associate Dean of Engineering typically reports to a Dean. The Associate Dean of Engineering typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Associate Dean of Engineering typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
ASSOCIATE DEAN-CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.
Wilbur Wright College, located in northwest Chicago is one of CCC’s seven colleges, and serves as the Center of Excellence for engineering and computer science. Wright College offers associate degree and certificate programs as well as continuing education and professional & personal development courses. Most students in engineering and computer science complete associate degrees and transfer to four-year institutions. Through its Center of Excellence, Wright College faculty and staff partner with engineering and computer science faculty, industry leaders, professional organizations, and other key leaders in the field to ensure the college’s curricula and support services provide best-in-field educational and student services to provide students with every opportunity to become successful engineers and/or computer scientists.
The Associate Dean-Center of Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science manages the college’s Center of Excellence and is responsible for providing collaborative leadership to faculty and staff in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of engineering and computer science curricula and programs. This position represents the college in the planning and implementation of on-campus and off-site education programs; works with key stakeholders on workforce education and training initiatives; and facilitates the expansion of the Center of Excellence programs and partnerships with appropriate institutions, industries, and community organizations. Performs related duties as required.
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