Program Director - Comp Prog

Gwinnett Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Gwinnett Technical College seeks a Program Director for Computer Programming to lead curriculum design, development, instruction, and student advisement within the Computer Sciences Division.

The role oversees budgeting, adjunct faculty management, and program assessment, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in field and 18 graduate hours in field or Master’s degree in field required.
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience.
• Must be credentialed to satisfy accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop certificate and diploma curriculum.
• Organize and administer the educational program in line with college goals.
• Provide for quality instructional services.
• Maintain continuous quality assessment and improvement strategies.
• Coordinate departmental activities.
• Participate in college and community activities.
• Evaluate students' progress toward goals.
• Prepare and maintain budget requests and required documentation.
• Maintain program certification requirements.
• Stay updated on trends through professional development and literature.
• Meet with students and staff to discuss instructional programs.
• Demonstrate trustworthiness and responsible behavior.
• Assist with recruitment, retention and job placement.

Skills

Object-oriented programming (Java, C#,

Python

C++

Database design and SQL

Software engineering principles

Agile and DevOps

Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript

APIs

Cloud computing fundamentals

Project management

GitHub

Education

Bachelor’s degree in field

Master’s degree in field

Tools

GitHub

Job description

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Job Title: Program Director - Comp

Agency: Gwinnett Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000005256

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $74,880/YR

Job Description

Employment Terms: This job is a full time, benefited FLSA Exempt/Professional position in the Computer Sciences Division that reports to the Dean of Computer Sciences. Salary: Commensurate with education & experience, not to exceed $74,880/yr

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 80038): Bachelor’s degree in field and 18 graduate hours in field; OR Master’s degree in field. A minimum of two years of relevant work experience. Must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate credentialing bodies for the course assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicable languages and technical knowledge: Object-oriented programming (Java, C#, Python, C++), Database design and SQL, Software engineering principles, Advanced software development concepts, Mobile application development trends, GitHub Prior teaching experience in a post-secondary or technical education setting required, including experience with curricular design and development, student evaluation, and outcome assessment. Must have administrative experience, preferably as a Program Director or Academic Coordinator of Information Technology. Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning applications, Agile and DevOps practices, Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, APIs), Cloud computing fundamentals, and Project Management. Prior experience with accreditation preferred. Experience with online learning modalities preferred. Knowledge of principles and techniques of educational methods, proficiency in preparation and delivery of instruction, curriculum design, and communication, strong computer skills, human resource management skills, knowledge of contemporary curricular content and standards of practice, industry awareness, and knowledge of accreditation practices.

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, serve as program director and perform duties which include curriculum design and development; instruction, recruitment, and advisement of students; budgeting; and management of adjunct faculty. Responsible for the ongoing development, implementation and instruction of the Computer Programming program.

Duties/Responsibilities (Percentage of Time)

• Develop certificate and diploma curriculum (10%)
• Organizes and administers the educational program in accordance with the goals and objectives of the program and/or college (10%)
• Provide for quality instructional services (10%)
• Maintain and develops continuous quality assessment and improvement strategies. (5%)
• Coordinate departmental activities. (5%)
• Participate in college and community activities (5%)
• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives (10%)
• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests (5%)
• Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate (5%)
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports (5%)
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field (5%)
• Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students (10%)
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior (10%)
• Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts (2.5%).
• Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College (2.5%)

Physical Demands

Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.(N) Requires having a P-Card. (N) Driving is a responsibility of this position. (O) This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. (O) This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). (N) This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. (C) This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. (C) This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. (C) This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. (C) This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. (N) Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. (N) Noisy environments. (O) Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (N) Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (O) Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. (N) Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. (N) Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. (C)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As set forth in its student catalog, Gwinnett Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, [e-mail]. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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