Project Director VI Technical College- FEDERALLY FUNDED

Salary:$80,000.00 AnnuallyLocation :St. Thomas/ St. John, VIJob Type:ExemptJob Number:201904040Department:|Department of Education STT/STJ|Opening Date:12/22/2023Closing Date:ContinuousDescriptionUnder the general direction of the State Director, this position is responsible for the development of a Technical College for the US Virgin Islands State Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. Ensures the development of a strong post-secondary academic community that provides students with an outstanding education at a fair cost and an understanding of higher education finance and demographic trends affecting higher education. Responsibilities are multifaceted and focuses on the integration and alignment of curriculums and programs within the two post-secondary technical schools (one in each district), the University of the Virgin Islands, and other institutions of higher learning leading to stackable credentialing.This is a federally funded term position, not to exceed three (3) years.Work is prescribed under the three-year Congressional Grant and will be reviewed collaboratively by the State Director, VIDEs leadership, and the CTE Board for input and recommended actions leading to a final document.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorks collaboratively in a team setting to lead the implementation of the VI Technical College.Identifies strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities.Ensures the development of a strategic vision that will heighten the implementation of the college's public affairs mission, raises its profile, and promotes student success and top-quality academic programs.Exercises good workmanship and collaboration with a large organizational unit of professional and sub-professional personnel and organizations in the St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix Districts.Assures that the VI Technical College's structure is administered in accordance with the policies adopted by the VIDE, SOCIETAL, Middle States Accreditation (MSA), and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) standards of accreditation, the relevant requirements of the federal government, the VI Career and Technical Education Board and the territory's workforce demands.Works collaboratively to develop a written plan that outlines the overall leadership and administrative authority for all aspects of the Technical College's programs, including instructional and student services, supervision and evaluation of all staff, planning and budgeting, technology, outreach/partnership, and public relations.Works collaboratively to develop a written plan that promotes and encourages the College's role in economic development, research, and the development of global competence in students and the community.Assures effective communication with the State Director of Career, Technical, and Adult Education through written reports on project implementation, statuses, and outcomes.Provides clarification of strategic direction for the VI Technical College to Government entities, public and private partners ensuring open and thoughtful consideration of all views by clearly communicating VIDEs leadership's position on issues at hand.Develop and implement three (3) initial programs of focus approved as the primary areas of focus for the Technical College and work collaboratively with the VIDE, VI Department of Labor, USVIs Business and Industry sectors to identify additional in-demand career pathways for next steps of program development, as well as potential risks and opportunities for improving the VI's technically skilled workforce pipeline.Ensures the enhancement and alignment of top-quality academic programs through appropriate steps to meet all accreditation standards and ensure that the VI Technical College's development operates in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum QualificationsA Doctoral degree in Education or Creative Leadership.

OR

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education with a minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching/project management experience and three (3) years of school administrative experience.

OR

Any combination of education and experience working in a team environment on the development of a structured, large, complex educational system, or in a similar organizational structure with successful leadership experience in higher education administration, or any other related area not below a Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Position FactorsFACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of principles and practices required in the stages of student development.

Knowledge of federal regulations and local laws relative to Career and Technical Education and Adult Education.

Skill in Microsoft Office Suite (proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel).

Skill in written and oral communication.

Skill in organizational development.

Ability to learn and apply VI Department of Education's polices as applicable.

Ability to learn a variety of software applications to include student information software.

Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

Ability to develop relationships in a variety of key areas, thereby enhancing the college's presence and reputation.

Ability to persuasively demonstrate a commitment to promoting an inclusive environment for collaboration with key partners (e.g. University of the Virgin Islands, Workforce and CTE Boards, the Board of Education, Department of Labor, etc.).

Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

Ability to multitask and schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/ or events.

Ability to routinely gather, collate and/or classify data utilizing a variety of complex processes.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in carrying out job functions.

Ability to be an equity-minded, dynamic, collaborative, and innovative leader as part of a cohesive team.

Ability to lead a team in the identification of institutional strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities and to develop a vision to lead the Technical College.FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Project Director has oversight for leading the implementation of the VITC and reports to the State Director of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. Works under minimal supervision, demonstrate ethical leadership, and cultural competence, as well as be adept at community engagement, while building a collaborative team environment within Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development that supports original thought, critical assessment, and global competence and promotes excellence in CTE instruction, academic research, and program development. Work is prescribed under the three-year Congressional Grant and will be reviewed collaboratively by the State Director, VIDEs leadership, and the CTE Board for input and recommended actions leading to a final document.FACTOR 3- GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the VI Code sections on Career and Technical Education, ACCSC and Middle States Association Standards of Accreditation, and the territory's workforce demands. Must possess the judgment needed to apply applicable guidelines and develop implementation guides, policies, and procedures needed to effectuate delivery.FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITY

Work is administrative in nature. Incumbent must be a critical thinker and effective communicator to serve as an expert in the VITC organization and demonstrate a commitment to academic quality and shared governance.FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of work is to ensure all administrative functions required for the successful development of a Technical College for the U.S. Virgin Islands are carried forth timely.FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are all levels of VIDE personnel, students, the public and media via telephone, internet, or in a professional setting.FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are made to dialogue, collaborate, and provide and exchange information on progression of job functions.FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily sedentary but includes standing for prolonged periods of time, occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling light to moderate (up to 20 pounds) amounts of weight; and operating office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. Some travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation is required. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction and hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform critical tasks.FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.Please review the benefit offerings at the department.01Do you have a doctoral degree in Education or Creative Leadership?Yes

No02Do you have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education?Yes

No03Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching/project management experience?Yes

No04Do you have at least three (3) years of school administrative experience?Yes

No05Do yo have a combination of educational and work experience on the development of a structured, large, complex educational system, or in a similar organizational structure with successful leadership experience in higher education administration?Yes

No06Are you legally eligible to work in the U.S?Yes

No07Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the VI Department of Education?Yes

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