Executive Director of Strategy (0089341)

Introduction

• Strengthens Kapiolani Community Colleges ability to achieve its vision and strategic plan goals. To do so this position develops and implements processes to measure strategic outcomes by developing and implementing success metric indicators that help the campus understand what will enable the campus to achieve its strategic directions and overall outcomes; monitors evaluates and reports the tactical progress of the strategic plan goals; works with leadership to ensure that current and future campus work is aligned with the strategic plan goals; reports to constituents the forward progress of the campus in achieving its strategic outcomes; works with internal units to align unit strategic plans to the campus strategic plan goals; and prepares and co-facilitates future strategic action planning endeavors.

• Designs implements evaluates continually refines and reports assessment methods and procedures to improve campus academic student life and administrative programming by collaboratively designing metrics for programming that advance student learning growth and success; monitors and evaluates student learning growth and success outcomes; develops measurement instruments to analyze outcomes; and fosters the development of a campus-wide culture of assessment that results in continuous improvement of student learning growth and success while meeting accreditation expectations and requirements. The position will also provide training and professional development opportunities to enhance assessment capacity among Kapiolani CC faculty and staff; such training would include but is not limited to: identification and assessment of student success outcomes and creation of measurements and rubrics for assessment and program evaluation.

• Ensures regular programmatic assessment reporting and supports the efforts of academic programs to meet disciplinary accreditation requirements through designing implementing and reporting progress toward maintaining accreditation for the campus; serves as the institutions Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)--the primary point of contact to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC); oversees and maintains all preparations for accreditation inspections and site visits assists with program-specific accreditation efforts; guides the preparation and execution of state compliance and national accreditation reports; collaborates with Kapiolani CC Office of Institutional Effectiveness UHCC and UH System counterparts to collect data and perform data analysis to promote a culture of evidence where indicators of performance show the meeting of accreditation standards.

• Serves as liaison for the Chancellor on matters which require independent judgment high-level decision-making initiative and discretion on subjects not aligned to a specific academic/administrative/student/community service program area or for assigned programs.

• Communicate on behalf of the Chancellor to all campus constituencies and system wide administrators regarding matters pertaining to the positions primary responsibilities. Manages working relationship with the Chancellors Advisory Council (CAC) and other groups as assigned.
  Exercises judgment and independent initiative in bringing information or problems to the Chancellors attention. Filters and summarizes critical and key points and suggests follow up and resolution. Troubleshoots suggests initiates and oversees the resolution of unusual and complex problems and issues as well as confidential academic and administrative matters that directly impact the campus and provides assistance to other campus personnel as needed.

• Manages plans coordinates and promotes activities for rebuilding the campus cohesion and other special events such as receptions campus tours protocol visits. Works with campus constituents strategically develops communication plans to rebuild campus identity while maximizing access to education at Kapiolani CC.
• Leads the campus-wide coordination of institutional capacity building grants such as Title III and initiatives as an indigenous-serving institution. Works with all grant Principal Investigators and Program Managers to facilitate regular and frequent communication and effective collaboration. Analyzes collective impact of grant-funded activities to identify best practices and gaps for future activities.

• Coordinates campus-wide efforts in supporting Native Hawaiian students by establishing common goals; ensures that internal and external funds support current programs and innovation of new services in alignment with common goals; centralizes campus data for Native Hawaiian students; supports the implementation for the strategic plan goals in the area of Kuleana to Native Hawaiians and Hawaii identified as a priority in the University of Hawaii System Strategic Plan.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree and 5 years professional experience or comparable demonstrated professional experience.
• Successful experience as an administrator or manager that reflects knowledge of organization and administrative/management principles theories and practices.
• Knowledge of programs policies and operations of postsecondary higher education institutions.
• Successful track record of supporting Native Hawaiian students and programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and responsible working relationships with faculty; staff; university officials; community groups; businesses; legislators; private individuals; and county state and federal officials.
• Ability to prepare speeches conduct research and prepare reports.
• Ability to exercise extreme tact diplomacy initiative and sound judgment in authentically inclusive frameworks.
• Considerable skill in effectively communicating both orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals who come from diverse backgrounds and worldviews.

Desirable Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in an academic discipline from a college or university of recognized standing.
• Familiarity with University of Hawaii Community College programs and policies related to academics student services research and scholarship and administrative affairs.
• Demonstrated experience in developing implementing and evaluating strategic action plans in a postsecondary institution.
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with postsecondary accreditation agencies.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILLNOTBE CONSIDERED(Read the To Apply section carefully)

To Apply:

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required addition to the Application applicants must attach the following:

1. Cover letterwith a statement outlining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications how your work experiences and/or formal training enable you to fulfill duties and responsibilities and your management/leadership philosophy;

2. Current curriculum vitae;

3. Three (3) professional referencesincluding name title and contact info (telephone number and email addresses). References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate.

4. Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Inc. verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

• Academic record/grade summaries willNOTbe accepted.

• Diplomas and copies willNOTbe accepted.

Incomplete applications willNOTbe accepted.

NOTE:

• The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable illegible password protected missing or corrupted; therefore late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapiolani Community College and will not be returned.

• Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number date of birth etc.).

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