Dean of Educational Programs

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Port Arthur, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accreditation Standards, Budget Management, Budgeting, Copying Machines, Course Coordination, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Driver's License, Educational Administration, Financial Aid, Financial Management, Grant Administration/Management, Higher Education, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Maintain Compliance, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Office Equipment, People Management, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Publications, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, Secondary School, Service Delivery, Strategic Planning, Student Financial Services, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Web Programming, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Port Arthur, TX
POSTED
6 days ago

Dean of Educational Programs

Salary

$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually

Location

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Job Type

Professional

Job Number

202500123

Organization

Dean of Educational Programs

Opening Date

06/11/2026

FLSA

Exempt

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lamarpa.edu or call 409-984-6560.

LSCPA's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary

The Dean of Educational Programs has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, providing supervision, planning, and evaluation for the Division's instructional departments and programs. This is a full-time position that reports to LSCPA's Educational Programs Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Supervise department chairs and program coordinators in program planning and curriculum revision, employee selection, employee evaluation, delivery of services, and special projects
  • Supervise department chairs and program coordinators in program planning and curriculum revision, employee selection, employee evaluation, delivery of services, and special projects.
  • Ensure all new faculty meet credentialing standards
  • Supervise strategic planning and budgeting for educational programs; approve budget expenditures and payments
  • Develop, revise and assess educational programs in response to workplace trends and requirements.
  • Update core curriculum and technical programs using THECB portals
  • Develop and submit the Perkins Basic Grant application annually; supervise the implementation of the grant; supervise Perkins grant funded employees; supervise the implementation of the grant; and approve grant expenditures
  • Stay informed of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) requirements and ensure compliance
  • Assist college leaders in the preparation of reports/documents related to SACSCOC and the THECB
  • Coordinate and analyze data related to labor market trends and workforce needs to inform program development
  • Work to ensure educational programs adhere to program-specific accreditation standards.
  • Supervise and support the Director of Correctional Education to establish and manage educational programs at prison sites
  • Supervise and support the Director of Dual Enrollment to establish and manage dual enrollment courses and the Early College High Schools
  • Oversee the publication of the Class Schedule, Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Faculty Credentialing Manual, and other print materials for educational programs
  • Coordinate and collaborate with offices and staff to support admissions, registration, financial aid, and student success
  • Coordinate and collaborate with offices and staff to support faculty recruiting, faculty development, program and course assessment and all aspects of quality instruction
  • Mediate student and faculty grievances
  • Serve on college committees and attend community and campus cultural events
  • Meet with program advisory committees
  • Comply with campus policies and procedures
  • Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Three (3) years of full-time work experience in a technical field and/or work experience outside of an educational setting
  • Progression through several job levels is desirable. Fours (4) years of experience in positions leading to this job
  • Relevant experience in college teaching, program assessment and evaluation, curriculum management and program development

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledge of administration and management; accounting principles; education; personnel management and development; human resources; customer service
  • Skills using Student Information System software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other software used on college campuses
  • Skills mustinclude managing financial resources; critical thinking; information gathering/organization; instruction; written and oral communication; time management; judgment and decision making
  • Skills to manage and develop employees

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:

This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

Travel:

Frequent travel.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week, some weekends as needed.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.

01

Do you have a Masters Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Please list the discipline in which you received your Masters degree

03

How many years of teaching experience do you have?

  • 5+ years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 1 - 3 years
  • None

04

How many years of experience do you have in a technical field and/or work experience outside of an educational setting?

  • 7+ years
  • 5 - 7 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 1 - 3 years
  • Less than 1 year

05

Describe your experience in positions leading to this.

06

Have you served in a management position? If so, please describe.

07

How would you rate your proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)?

  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

08

Do you have a valid drivers license?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Lamar State College Port Arthur

Address P.O. Box 310

Port Arthur, Texas, 77641

Website https://www.lamarpa.edu/index.html

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