Department Chairperson, Continuing Education & Professional Development

Miami Dade College, Homestead Campus is now accepting applications for the Department Chairperson, Continuing Education and Professional Development position.  The Continuing Education and Professional Development Chairperson is a managerial employee who acts on behalf of the College, provides academic and programmatic leadership to the department, and serves as integral member of College and Campus administrative teams, and works closely with the Dean, Associate Dean and Campus President.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hires, supervises, and evaluates personnel
• Implements non-credit instructional programs
• Prepares and maintains budgets, labs, and equipment
• Provides opportunities for student success in a variety of courses and programs
• Resolves issues and problems that may arise with instructional staff, program management, staff, and students
• Oversees the department in a self-supporting fiscal environment
• Accountable for the growth and innovation of the Department
• Serves as the primary source of information and leadership for the campus regarding non-credit
• instructional programming with particular emphasis on the State guidelines for Continuing Workforce Education instruction
• Accounts for the growth of the Department in a dynamic area where innovation is the norm
• Represents the College as required on a local, state, and national organizations and initiatives

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree and five (5) years of related experience as a mid-level manager in either non-credit programs or similar experience in an academic or entrepreneurial setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of instructional systems development, training methods, techniques, and formats
• Knowledge of the requirements of accreditation agencies
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate (both written and oral) with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Skill in budget preparation and management
• Ability to demonstrate efficient organizational skills

To learn more about this and other employment opportunities with Miami Dade College, please visit us at www.mdc.edu/jobs.

Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 140,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.