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Blinn College

Full Time - Department Head and Program Coordinator

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What they do

A Higher Education Administrator works in a variety of specialized areas within a college or university, including student admissions and services, academic departments or campus maintenance and development. Manages student academic records (registrar), leads a college or school within a university system (academic dean), or serves as chief academic officer (provost).

$100,632 / year median in Texas

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Full Time - Department Head and Program Coordinator The Blinn College District is searching for a Full Time - Department Head and Program Coordinator at our Bryan Campus. Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below: Job Summary This combined position bridges macro-level administrative operations with micro-level programmatic and curriculum oversight, providing a unified strategy for instructional quality, faculty support, and student progression within the Business department. Principal Accountabilities 1. Departmental Leadership & Administration (Department Head Scope)

Personnel Management:

Lead faculty and staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and periodic performance evaluations within the Business department.

Budget & Resource Allocation:

Develop, administer, and monitor the annual department budget, ensuring equitable distribution of resources, instructional equipment, and facilities.

Schedule Planning & Enrollment Management:

Construct and manage comprehensive semester course schedules aligned with student pathways, historical enrollment data, and graduation requirements. Actively monitor low-enrollment sections early, evaluate cancellation impacts on degree progression, and review faculty load distributions.

Policy Implementation:

Communicate and enforce institutional policies, operational procedures, and academic compliance standards. 2. Curriculum, Assessment, & Program Coordination (Program Coordinator Scope)

Curriculum Design & Review:

Lead ongoing review, development, and revision of business program and course curricula to meet industry standards and transfer requirements.

• Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) &

Assessment:

Oversee systematic program-level assessment plans, analyzing data to drive continuous instructional improvement.

Academic Compliance:

Verify master course syllabus updates, required compliance statements (such as AI policies), modality verifications, and faculty adherence to census engagement requirements.

Accreditation & Advisory Committees:

Maintain documentation required by regional and programmatic accrediting bodies and facilitate Program Advisory Committees to integrate industry feedback into program pathways. 3. Student Success, Retention, & Strategic Growth

Student Advocacy & Retention:

Mediate student-faculty conflicts, review grade appeals, provide academic guidance, and support institutional retention and graduation initiatives.

Strategic Program Growth & Recruitment:

Spearhead recruitment development, cross-disciplinary pathways (such as integrating business analytics and technology), and university transfer partnerships. Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications Master's degree or Doctorate in Business Administration, Management, or a closely related business discipline from a regionally accredited institution (terminal degree preferred).

Experience:

o Current, full-time faculty specifically within business disciplines o Minimum of 3-5 years of successful teaching experience in higher education (specifically within business disciplines). o Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education (e.g., serving as a department chair, lead faculty, or program coordinator). Minimum Competencies o Comprehensive understanding of curriculum development, learning outcome assessment, and accreditation standards. o Strong administrative capabilities, including data-informed enrollment management, budgeting, scheduling, and personnel conflict resolution. o Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Competencies Special Notes To Applicants This is an internal posting. Only current Blinn full-time faculty in the Business Department will be considered.

Job Type:
Full Time Employment Type:
Exempt Compensation:
Annual Salary Salary or Wage:

Per schedule

Grade:
FAC Division:
Academic Affairs Department:
Math, Business, Engineering and Technology Location:
Bryan Campus Target Hire Date:

10/1/2026 The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance