Division Chair, Human Services & Education

McLennan Community College; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McLennan Community College in Waco, TX seeks a Division Chair for the Human Services & Education Division. The role oversees operations, instructional quality, and daily functions of departments including Child Studies, Education, Mental Health and Social Work, Interpreter Training, and Long Term Care.

Responsibilities include leading degree and certificate programs, administering grants and budgets, supervising faculty and staff, ensuring compliance, and serving as the primary liaison with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• More than three years of higher education experience in one of the division’s disciplines.
• Administrative and supervisory experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, instructional quality, and daily functions of instructional departments.
• Administer grants, budgets, and division-related business operations.
• Supervise faculty and staff and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, community partners, and agencies.
• Report to the Dean and coordinate with the division and college leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budgeting

Communication

Office software

SIS/LMS

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Video conferencing

Student Information System

Learning Management System

Job description

Communication: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them.

Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission.

Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together.

Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision‑making and actions.

People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Division Chair oversees the operations, instructional quality, and daily functions of instructional departments within the Human Services & Education Division, including Child Studies and Education, Mental Health and Social Work, Interpreter Training, Cosmetology, Long Term Care, Adult Education and Literacy, and the Child Development Lab School. Responsibilities include leadership of degree and certificate programs, administration of federal grants and division-related business operations, personnel supervision, budget management, student issue resolution, and ensuring compliance with college, state, and federal regulations. The position also serves as the primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including community partners and state and federal agencies that support and impact divisional programs and services. This position receives general direction from the Dean of Workforce & Public Service, and exercises supervision over faculty, professional staff, and support staff.

NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:

Knowledge of

• Higher education administration, instructional program management, and organizational leadership principles;
• Budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal management practices;
• Accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, and compliance requirements related to instructional programs and grants;
• Curriculum development, instructional delivery methods, and student success initiatives within community college settings;
• Personnel management, employee development, and performance evaluation practices;
• Data analysis, strategic planning, and assessment processes used to support divisional operations and decision‑making;
• Current educational technologies, learning management systems, and standard office software applications;

Skills in

• Leadership, supervision, and team development across diverse instructional and operational areas;
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating multiple programs, projects, and priorities simultaneously;
• Budget preparation, financial oversight, and resource management;
• Professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication;
• Using Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, student information systems, and other instructional or administrative technologies;
• Building collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, students, community organizations, and external agencies;

Ability to

• Oversee and evaluate complex divisional operations and identify connections among programs, services, and institutional goals;
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines;
• Develop and sustain collaborative partnerships among instructional programs, community organizations, and external stakeholders;
• Adapt to changing priorities, regulations, technologies, and institutional needs while maintaining effective operations;
• Provide caring, high‑quality service by creating welcoming experiences, communicating clearly and proactively, addressing needs with professionalism and empathy, and ensuring individuals are thoughtfully connected to appropriate resources.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience: More than three years of increasingly responsible experience in one of the Division’s disciplines at the higher education level

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: More than three years of administrative and supervisory experience in one of the Division’s disciplines at the higher education level

Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application.

NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise.

MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit https://www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria)
• Copies of College Transcripts

MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. https://www.mclennan.edu/employees/procedure-manual/docs/F/FA-II.pdf