Dean of Continuing Education jobs in Utah

Qualifications

Minimally one year of experience within the given area of emphasis. Proficiency in the use of the content area as it relates to curriculum and delivery of course content. High school diploma required. Continuing education instructors cannot use classes or college resources as an opportunity to promote their own business interests.

Job Summary

Create, manage, and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote the general well-being of the department and the college, and collective interest of its staff and student body.

Essential Duties: This position requires extensive hands-on interaction with faculty, staff, and students. As a result, this position requires physical presence to complete the essential duties found below.

General:

• Plans, develops and presents organized learning opportunities for students by approved course outlines in topics relating to their specific curriculum
• Provides students with technical instruction in a safe environment
• Maintains accountability of students and inventory in classrooms and office areas
• Demonstrates respect for all students and college employees
• Coordinates with the instructional team to resolve issues affecting student training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Curriculum:

• Prepares curriculum materials, including course outlines, syllabi, and other instructional materials
• Contributes, as appropriate, to program improvement and development to reflect current industry standards

Communication:

• Assures effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility
• Establishes a professional rapport with students, staff, and administration with respect for all parties
• Represents the college to external constituencies as appropriate
• Seeks to promote a spirit of collegiality in dealings with college staff
• Promotes development of professional attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors among students through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed

Facility:

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment
• Controls the use of equipment and supplies; recommends purchases
• Ensures the safe use of instructional facilities and equipment
• Maintains laboratory and equipment

Physical:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform physical requirements