Summary:
The Dean of Technical Vocational Education and Management Studies (TVEMS) reports to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. He/she is responsible for providing administrative and professional leadership of the Division in adherence with the CFBC policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and oversight for the college’s technical education programs, including curriculum development, instruction, assessment, and student support services.
- Supervise all faculty and non-academic staff in the Division.
- Ensure that effective teaching and evaluation methods are practiced within the Division.
- Ensure that CFBC policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to by the Division.
- Perform annual evaluations for all staff in the Division.
- Timetable faculty in consultation with the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.
- Collaborate with other Deans for effective, efficient and economical use of faculty.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of faculty, staff and students.
- Prepare an annual budget for the Division.
- Ensure relevance and currency and the continuous improvement of the academic programs of the Division.
- Work in consultation and in collaboration with the senior administration management team to ensure a college-wide perspective on broad institutional matters.
- Represent the college at community events and to state and federal agencies.
Qualification and Experience:
- Master’s degree in a technical field required, Ph.D. or equivalent in a Technical Vocational field.
- Five years or more of administrative/leadership experience in Technical Vocational Education, Community College, or higher education
- 10 years of industry experience in a technical field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with curriculum development, instruction, and assessment
- Evidence of desire and ability to forge partnerships, collaboration and networking internally and externally.
- Experience with budget management
- Expertise in a technical field would be considered an asset.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in a technical community college
- Experience with grant writing and fundraising
- Experience with accreditation processes
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A successful candidate will be required to demonstrate:
- Intellectual administrative and leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication and computer literacy skills.
- Strong leadership and management skills
- The ability to build and work with teams.
- The ability to think and act creatively, strategically, and tactically.
- The ability to work with senior campus leadership, community affiliates, as well as other internal and external constituencies.
Application from suitable qualified applicants should include:
- Letter of Application
- Current curriculum vitae/resume
- Certified copies of official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents.
- Two references with contact information to include telephone and e-mail address.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the current salary structure at the CFBC.
Application should be sent to hr@cfbc.edu.kn and addressed to:
The Chair
Board of Governors
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College,
P.O. Box 268, Burdon Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts
The deadline for receipt of application is 4th December 2023. Late applications will not be acknowledged.
