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Job Summary

The Director of Public Safety, functions as the academic administrator for Criminal Justice, Technology (includes Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET), Emergency Medical Services, Fire Protection Technology and Paralegal Technology programs by providing accessible, quality learning experiences within the classroom, laboratory, clinical, and/or distance learning settings; facilitates the learning process to help students be successful; provides accurate, quality academic and career advisement for students; seeks professional development opportunities to implement best practices in teaching within discipline areas; maintains office hours according to institutional policy; supervises required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends college meetings, student activities, institutional functions; and contributes to the development of curriculum courses and program; collaborates with workforce partners to ensure that the program is meeting the needs of business, industry, and community; and partners with other areas of the College to deliver customized training courses as needed. Additionally, this position is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of required program standards in each of these respective areas. Teaching in the program and assisting with recruitment and retention of students will be required.

** Salary will commensurate with experience and education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential responsibilities and other duties may include; but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises Criminal Justice, BLET, Fire, EMS and Paralegal Program Chairs/Coordinators
• Ensures classroom environment (seated, online or hybrid) is appropriate for diverse learners through equity and inclusion frameworks, such as Culturally Responsive Teaching, Universal Design for Learning, Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT)
• Ensures availability for all students, in the classroom and through distance learning, by maintaining established office hours, offering availability by appointment, and responding to electronic communication appropriately and promptly
• Assures accurate records of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and submits all final repoprts accurately and timely
• Remains knowledgeable about the programs and/or transfer requirements to deliver accurate, quality academic and career advising; and assists with the development of transfer pathways or bilateral agreements
• Creates the programs course sequence, develops the programs course schedule with input from faculty and assigns teaching workloads for faculty
• Participates in institutional and programmatic accreditation processes, ensuring all correspondence and reports are submitted by the deadeline
• Participates in institutional effectiveness processes, including managing program review, assessing course outcomes, developing the divisions plans of action, and assisting with grants, as needed
• Manages the assigned division budget; assists in planning future resources for equipment, materials, and supplies; recommends staffing needs
• Mentors and evaluates full time and part time faculty to ensure quality instruction, assisting with measuring course outcomes, developing outlines and assessments, and completing forms, grades and attendance reports, if needed.
• Participates in the academic programs recruitment and retention efforts (includes recruitment of faculty); reviews and provides recommendations for the program publications, webpage, publicity, and other community relations activities and events
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with faculty, staff, advisory committees, outside agencies and/or clinical affiliates
• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and successful implementation of division goals, the Colleges Strategic Plan, and state wide initiativ s
• Supports collaboration with other divisions to aligh comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate
• Attends workshops, seminars, conferences, and any required division meetings; makes presentations to outside agencies as a representative of the College; researches and implements best practices in teaching in the assigned area of study; participates in professional development activities each academic year, including required employee training offered by the College
• Actively supports the Colleges retention, progression, and completion initiatives, leading to success for all student learners
• Supports the Colleges mission, vision and core values by adhering to all policies, procedures, and faculty guidelines
• In addition, they will work with Iredell County and public safety agencies to evaluate training needs and assistance

Related Responsibilities:

• Serves on standing and ad hoc committees and focus groups; researches and develops recommendations related to academic and instructional programs; maintains contacts with business, industry and professional organizations to keep instructional programs current
• Travels to other MCC campuses and centers, if needed
• Participates in the development and delivery of public information effors; supports college functions and cultural activities
• Additional duties as assigned by the InterimVice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education

This position description covers the essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel may assign additional responsibilities. The college reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience Requirements

• Principles and techniques of instruction, including the use and implementation of the UDL/TILT framework
• Principles and techniques of implementing equity and inclusion and globalization within courses and programs
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Principles and techniques involved in assessment
• Safe work practices and procedures
• Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned
• The mission, goals and objectives of Mitchell Community College
• Current trends, research and development in the areas of assignment
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
• Ability to interpret and apply College and assigned division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Ability to contribute to the teaching and learning mission, goals and objectives which complement those of the College
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations of the department
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate a variety of mechanical equipment safety and effectively

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