Dean, Learning Commons

Tarrant County College; Forest Hill (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College seeks a Dean of Learning Commons to lead the Learning Commons, which includes library services, supplemental instruction, maker-based and discovery experiences, learning support, and other academic resources. You will drive service excellence, manage a team, and build strong relationships with staff, faculty, and students on South Campus.

The role requires a Master’s degree and several years of leadership in learning services, with a focus on learning technologies and

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Six years of leadership/administrative experience in a setting with integrated learning services.
• Three years supervising direct reports, including coaching and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Learning Commons and supervises area managers.
• Interacts with students to promote growth mindset and models behavior for faculty and staff.
• Generates reports and manages the annual budget for the Learning Commons; maintains expenditure records.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to communicate the Learning Commons role and capabilities.
• Maintains privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records per regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Employee development

Communication

Policy compliance

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Enterprise systems

Job description

Title:

Dean, Learning Commons

Department:

SO Learning Commons

Campus Location:

South Campus

Employee Classification:

APT - Administrative

Position Type:

FT - Regular

Grant Funded:

No

Pay Frequency:

Monthly

Compensation Details:

Starting Pay - $115,500; Commensuratewith education and experience

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Varies based oncourse schedule

Remote Eligible:

This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary:

The Dean of Learning Commons is a leadership position requiring ahighly motivated leader with the ability to deliver a high level ofinteractive customer service, as well as develop and maintaincollaborative relationships inside and outside of the College. Thesuccessful candidate will have a record of prioritizingeffectively, proactively solving problems, managing multipleprojects simultaneously with high levels of accuracy, and achievinggoals within or ahead of established time frames. The positionserves the staff, faculty, and students at Tarrant County Collegeby providing leadership in the implementation and ongoingactivities associated with the Learning Commons, which is comprisedof library services, supplemental instruction, maker-based, anddiscovery experiences, learning support, and other academicresources.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Oversees the day-to-day operations related to the LearningCommons and supervise the area managers, including the managementof employee performance and conduct issues, annual performanceevaluations, and conflict management
• Interacts with students in the Learning Commons in ways thatpromote and enhance a growth mindset regarding student learning andmodel such behavior consistently for faculty and staff
• Generates reports to meet institutional needs and grantrequirements; prepare and manage annual budget for the LearningCommons; maintain accurate records regarding expenditure andequipment inventories; review operations on a periodic basis tooptimize cost-effectiveness
• Prepares and delivers presentations to communicate to the Collegecommunity about the Learning Commons role and itscapabilities
• Strictly honor the privacy, security, and confidentiality ofstudent records and other sensitive information according toappropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, andprocedures
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed,accessible, and professional engagement
• Keeps informed on advancements and changes in the field ofstudent learning, librarianship, and higher education academicsupport services
• Creates a dynamic and innovative Learning Commons environmentbased upon current research and emerging or best practices

General Supervision and Management

• Provides leadership and oversight for departmental activities,including workforce planning, performance management, processimprovement, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Focuses on achieving departmental and organizational objectivesthrough effective management of people, programs, andoperations
• Leads through supervisors and professional staff by establishingpriorities, supporting accountability, and developing teamperformance

Service Excellence

• Collaborates with Learning Commons Deans as well as otherstakeholders to provide consistent and comprehensive services tosupport student success
• Promotes the services provided by the Learning Commons, helpinstitutionalize new practices, and enhance student success, aswell as assure the operational success of the LearningCommons
• Provides leadership for the assessment of the Learning Commons,including the data collection, monitoring, and evaluating progress,and recommending and implementing institutional practices to improve effectiveness on an ongoing basis
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

• Works under the general supervision of the Vice President ofAcademic Affairs

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution
• Six (6) years of leadership/administrative experience in asetting with integrated learning services, including technology,learning support, library services, instruction, and/or informationresources
• Three (3) years of experience supervising direct reports,including assigning work, managing performance, coaching employees,and supporting employee development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library Sciences and Information Sciences,Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, or Curriculum andInstruction
• Doctorate from an accredited institution in a field relevant toteaching and learning, STEM education, learning technologies,information science, student success, or a related discipline
• Five (5) years of supervision and management experience in aneducational setting with responsibility for using various academictechnologies or tools, to include evaluation, selection,implementation, and maintenance as it relates to processes,efficiencies, and assessment of the work in integrated learningsupport environments (Learning Commons)
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible leadership,supervision, or management experience in higher education,including at least two (2) years in a role such as departmentchair, academic dean, learning-support leader, or comparableacademic administrative position
• Three (3) or more years of experience collaborating with facultyor academic departments to develop, implement, or evaluatecurriculum-connected tutoring, supplemental instruction, embeddedacademic support, information or digital literacy, learningtechnologies, or related student-success initiatives
• Three (3) or more years of experience using student success data,program assessment, or learning outcomes to evaluate academicsupport or instructional programs and drive improvements in coursesuccess, persistence, completion, or student engagement
• Three (3) or more years of experience evaluating, implementing, ormanaging learning technologies, digital resources, artificialintelligence tools, makerspace technologies, or other emerginginstructional resources in a higher education environment
• Two (2) or more years of teaching or direct instructionalexperience in higher education, preferably in STEM, mathematics,technical, applied science, or career and technical educationdisciplines
• Teaching experience in the community college/higher educationsetting
• Experience in leveraging or curating technology resources tosupport students who utilize academic resources remotely or thoseenrolled in online courses
• A track record of successful leadership in integrating access,equity, and student success practices in learning supportenvironments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and buildingeffective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening,verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems,including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365platform
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of ateam in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff,and external stakeholders
• Ability to identify routine issues and elevate non-standardproblems using established procedures in a fast-paced workenvironment
• Ability to review basic information and follow policies,procedures, and guidelines when completing assigned tasks
• Ability to coordinate assigned work and communicate effectivelywith faculty and staff to support campus and departmentaloperations
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuringconfidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidentialinformation
• Ability to understand, interpret, and retain complex technicalmaterial, policies, procedures, contracts, proposals, charts,graphs, analyses, etc.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, grammatically correct reports,letters, and proposals about technical matters
• Exhibit superior written, verbal, and interpersonalcommunications skills, excellent listening skills, as well asstrong organizational skills
• Ability to conduct classroom and one-on-one training; describekey accomplishments in cutting-edge learning commonsenvironment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment asappropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties ofthis job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.