Job Description

About CCRI
The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.



Posting Details > Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply for this position:

· Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.
· If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please
disregard these sections within the online application.
· Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.
· Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.
· Please note that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time
faculty and non-classified employees) must be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn
more about CCRI’s vaccination policy here.


Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 (TTY: 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI’s Title IX Coordinator at [email protected]

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Job Summary
This position assists in the administration of the academic division of Business, Science, Technology and Mathematics at a multi-campus community college.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Provide leadership in the planning and assessment process that leads to continuous improvement in the division, ensuring that all programs comply with RI Council on Postsecondary Education policies, NECHE accreditation guidelines, and any other applicable accrediting agency guidelines.
· Assist the Dean in the faculty selection process with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; in the monitoring of enrollment and retention data; in the development of course offerings and staffing within the Master Schedule; and in the facilitation of full-time and adjunct faculty orientations.
· Facilitate the Dean’s supervision of Department Chairs, including but not limited to evaluation, workload assignments, and requests for release time in compliance with faculty and adjunct collective bargaining agreements.
· Assist the Dean in the administration of collective bargaining agreements and college and division policies.
· Assist the Dean in preparing and managing the division budget, including budgets for any grant-funded initiatives.
· Work collaboratively with the Dean, Department Chairs, and the Center for Workforce Development (CWCE) to develop new programs, certificates, and other training opportunities as indicated, including new online, competency-based, or multi-campus programs.
· Oversee high school partnerships, including dual and concurrent enrollment programs.
· Oversee the administration of any grants awarded related to business, science, and technology education, including the Carl D. Perkins Grant.
· Maintain statistics on enrollments and follow-up studies of Business, Science, and Technology program graduates.
· Participate in meetings and committee assignments on behalf of the Dean.
· Monitor national, regional, and local employment trends in order to interpret the significance of such trends to the administration and faculty and inform the new program development and program review processes.
· Work with Marketing & Communications to develop recruitment brochures, catalog descriptions, and web presence.
· Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff as required.
· Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
· Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, and with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
· Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
· Master’s degree or higher in divisional related field required; earned doctorate preferred.
· Demonstrated academic and progressive leadership.
· Ability to analyze data through assessment required.
· Knowledge of accreditation processes required.
· Experience in budget preparation and monitoring required.
· Postsecondary faculty teaching experience required; community college experience preferred.
· Demonstrated program development preferred.
Competencies and Desired Qualifications
· Experience in a unionized environment desirable.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
· Demonstrated commitment to equity and to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
· Ability to travel on a regular basis to all CCRI campus locations, high school, and industry partners in Rhode Island.