School Chair of Business (1791)

Job Description

ITT Educational Services, Inc. is a leading provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs of study. We operate approximately 84 ITT Technical Institutes in 32 states which predominately provide career-focused degree programs to approximately 43,000 students. We were named to the Business Week list of "HOT" Growth Companies - the 100 Best Small Companies in both 2002 and 2003 and to Forbes 200 Best Small Companies in 2005.

Looking for an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction and growth of a public company in one of the fastest growing industries? Have a passion for helping people change their lives through education?

The Chair, School of Business serves as a technical expert on program curriculum for faculty and students and helps to implement student retention strategies.

Key Responsibilities
Develops and implements student retention strategies
Assist with faculty scheduling and hiring, student problem resolution, implementing new or revised policies and procedures, and student orientation and advising.
Conducts regular curriculum implementation meetings with faculty and recommends improvements in curriculum design.
Serves as a subject matter expert for students, instructional staff and advisory committees regarding academic curriculum and technical information.
Coordinates with Associate Dean to conduct instructor conferences and professional development sessions.
Collaborates with Corporate Curriculum and Academic Affairs management to implement new program curricula.
Oversees training, development and performance of faculty.
Screens, interviews and makes recommendations for hiring potential instructors.
Maintains teaching assignments as scheduled.

REQUIREMENTS
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years applicable experience and 15 semester hours in Finance, Accounting or related field is required.
2 years of related teaching experience in a post-secondary accredited institution is required.
Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills required.
Proven educational or administrative experience in solving complex problems for individuals or teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the Internet, and management system software.
Proven track record of project completions, multi-tasking, and the ability to handle a high pressure environment with significant timeline pressures.
Past history of developing and maintaining constructive working relationships with others and maintaining them overtime.
Skilled in recruiting, interviewing and hiring new employees.
Experience in supervising employees with the ability to assign work, train employees and conduct job performance reviews.
Able to obtain and maintain licenses if applicable as required by state or accrediting commissions.

We offer a competitive salary, 401(k), group medical (including the new Health Savings Account option), dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, a tuition discount program for you and your family members, and employee tuition reimbursement, just to name a few.