(Name-mce) ListServ Position: Director of Learning Initiatives CC 19

[Bill Howe]

*Announcement of Anticipated Position Opening*
*Three Rivers Community College - Norwich, CT

Position: Director of Learning Initiatives *CC 19

Full time, 12 month Tenure Track Position
*

Anticipated Starting Date: *April 2007
*

Minimum Qualifications: *Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration
or Student

Development or an academic related field. Doctorate preferred.

Two years' experience in developmental and higher education

methods, techniques and program assessment. Two years'

experience in supervision of staff.

Two years experience teaching at a community college or 4 year

institution. Preferred qualifications include: Demonstrated

excellence in leadership and negotiating skills and oral and written

communication; Familiarity with physical and learning disabilities;

Proficiency with Computer-based and multi-media instructional

technology including information technology literacy skills;

Demonstrated commitment to diverse student populations.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated

are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background

and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this

position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to

the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.
*

Responsibilities: *Under the direction of the Academic Dean, The Director of
Learning

Initiatives implements, coordinates, and oversees a comprehensive program of
college learning

initiatives. The Director assists students in achieving their learning goals
by providing strategic

support for faculty and staff in meeting the learning needs of all students.
Areas of essential

duties would include: to plan, develop and assess new programs for college
learners; to plan,

develop and execute programs for faculty and staff professional development;
to direct the

operation of academic student support centers, and consult on activities
involved in the

anticipated TRCC Title III grant.

Duties include the following:
*

Development *of strategies and initiatives that support students, faculty
and staff in meeting

identified learning needs at every learning level
*

Assessment *of initiatives related to student learning and developmental
education
*

Development *of a long range institutional professional development plan
focusing on how

learners learn
*

Direct supervision *of tutoring services as well as services for students
with learning disabilities
*

Collaborate *with Student Services staff to coordinate in-take, registration
and retention services

to students needing developmental through honors coursework
*

Advocacy *for learners at every level at campus and state levels as well as
community outreach

efforts
*

Other Duties *as assigned, including: service on committees/task forces,
teaching, attendance

at official college functions and professional meetings.
*

Minimum Salary*: $57,299 approximate annual
*

Application Procedure: *Send letter of intent, resume, college transcripts,
names and contact

information for three references to Barbara Billups, Human Resources, Three
Rivers Community College,

Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT 06360
*

Application Deadline: **Review of applications will begin on February 28,
2007 and continue

until the position is filled.
*
-- 
Bill Howe
http://www.billhowe.org

Multicultural Educators to China Summer 2007 Trip -
http://www.billhowe.org/china2007.htm

Past-President
National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME)
http://www.nameorg.org