Associate Vice President Academic Affairs

Assist the VPAA in providing leadership that ensures that the college designs, develops and delivers a comprehensive array of instructional programs and services which fulfills the institution's mission. In the areas of general education, transfer education, vocational and technical training, workforce development, economic development opportunities, dual enrollment and community service.
Assist the VPAA to plan, design, develop, and deliver college education opportunities by ensuring educational programs that support the mission and goals of the college outside agencies in matters related to the college instructional programs and college mission.
Assist the VPAA in providing leadership for evaluating and ensuring quality in all aspects of the college's instructional and educational programs with staff and faculty. Provide leadership and direction for engaging faculty and staff participation in supporting college-wide implementation of educational priorities, program development, program review, curriculum and articulation initiatives, assessment of student learning outcomes and college wide learning initiatives. Assist the VPAA in ensuring continuous evaluation of the viability and economic feasibility of curricula to ensure.
Recommend, develop and implement multiyear strategic and annual operation, instructional policies, procedures, and practices which foster and promote student learning success throughout the organization with the VPAA. Assist the VPAA in creating organizational structures, hiring personnel and obtaining resources to ensure a student-centered success model focused at all levels.
Assist in developing, fostering and promoting new opportunities for educational partnerships with industry, public and private education providers, state and federal prisons, juvenile and alternative education opportunities, GED providers, and private sector entities.
Communicate an accurate image of the college to the public. Positively and actively represents the college in the local community. Addresses impromptu situations involving the college during non-traditional work hours; Supports college activities and special events through attendance, planning and participation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Master's degree and six (6) years of progressively responsibility of management and supervisor experience in one or more areas of instructional management, or an effective combination of education and experience; demonstrated understanding of and the commitment to the technical college mission of purpose, teaching and learning, and student success.

SALARY
Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION
Beaufort County, SC

JOB TYPE
FTE - Full-Time

JOB NUMBER
174291

AGENCY
Technical College of the Lowcountry

OPENING DATE
03/06/2025

CLOSING DATE
Continuous

Additional Comments
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Trades Specialist IV

Supervise
1. Directs and oversees work of physical plant personnel to ensure quality, completeness, efficiency and positive customer service
2. Provide supervisory functions for staff, including, evaluations, development, discipline, approval of leave, work hours and scheduling.
3. Schedules monthly inspections of mechanical, electrical rooms and department fleet to ensure compliance and order.

Maintenance
1. Performs plumbing repairs and inspections, performs electrical repairs, performs carpentry projects / repair.
2. Ensures facilities and equipment are kept in proper working order and present a good appearance
3. Develop, maintains, and manages a college maintenance plan to address preventative and deferred maintenance
4. Assists with manage all major construction and renovation projects

Grounds
1. Ensures all College grounds, landscaping and hardscaping is attractive, neat and well-maintained.
Other
1. Responsible for maintenance and administration of college vehicle fleet
2. Serve as first level after-hours responder to emergency notifications (fire alarms, broken water mains, etc.)
3. Serves as the representative of the Department/Division/College in various internal and external meetings and functions.

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum and Additional Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
An associate’s degree or a minimum of five (5) years journey-level trades work experience and two (2) years supervisory experience.
Additional Comments:
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

SALARY
$38,985.00 - $72,134.00 Annually

LOCATION
Beaufort County, SC

JOB TYPE
FTE - Full-Time

JOB NUMBER
173349

AGENCY
Technical College of the Lowcountry

Computer Technology Instructor

Instructional Development
1. Participate in divisional strategic planning process for the development, refinement, and enhancement of curriculum.
2. Assist in evaluation of existing educational programs/courses and deliver reporting on program status and efficiency.
3. Work with members of the program Advisory Committee to participate in planning for new and existing programs and
courses.
4. Promote the development of new curricula for the assigned program
5. Review, select, and update textbooks when appropriate
6. Prior to each term, revise all course syllabi for scheduled classes and comply with the College’s approved format.
7. Develop new courses and modify existing ones to reflect changes or development in the subject matter.
8. Coordinate schedule with other departments as needed
9. Maintain an assessment plan for student outcomes.

Teaching Performance
1. Teach courses as assigned and in accordance with established criteria.
2. Relate instruction and material, discussions, test items, and other course activities to course objectives.
3. Assess the accomplishments of students on regular basis.
4. Communicate effectively and on a regular basis with students.
5. Use varied teaching techniques as appropriate.
6. Reflect current subject knowledge and interpretations in the delivery of instruction.
7. Integrate evaluation in the learning process, including a comparison of student success when various delivery
methods are implemented.
8. Maintain appropriate student records for courses, such as grade files and student advisement files.

Student Advisement:
1. Schedule, post and maintain office hours appropriate for student advising; promptly respond to student requests for advising.
2. Meet with advisees at least once per term to ensure they are meeting all program requirements and timetables.
3. Work with the Student Services Division in the recruitment, admission and retention of students.
4. Refer students to other persons on campus for assistance as needed.
5. Advise and maintain student records in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
6. Monitor academic advisement policies, procedures, and practices for all divisional programs.
7. Work with Student Services in the placement and follow-up of students.

Professional Development:
1. Continue to update and build on skills for the use of technology in education.
2.Represent the Division and College by participating in relevant community and professional meetings.
3. Maintain current awareness of educational innovations and trends appropriate to the Division.
4. Participate in memberships appropriate to Computer Technology.

College/Community Service:
1. Serve actively on College committees.
2.Work cooperatively with other College divisions to meet the educational needs of students and fulfill the mission of the College.
3.Maintain contacts with local schools and appropriate representatives from businesses, industries, agencies and community organizations/individuals in the College service area.
4.Recommend Advisory Committee members and agenda items for meetings; hold two Advisory Committee meetings per year.

Instructional Management:
1. Adhere to class schedules.
2. Provide students with the course syllabus and course requirements at the beginning of each term.
3. Foster and promote all educational programs and activities offered through the department.
4. Assist in securing and mentoring qualified adjunct faculty for the program as needed.
5. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Business and Industrial Technologies.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree with relevant work experience and industry certifications. Experience in curriculum development and teaching database, operating systems, and programming languages is preferred.
Additional Comments:
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

SALARY
Depends on Qualifications

LOCATION
Beaufort County, SC

JOB TYPE
FTE - Full-Time

JOB NUMBER
171549

AGENCY
Technical College of the Lowcountry

API and Data Integration Intern - United Way

As an intern, you will play an integral role in supporting the testing of this new API, and validating the new data warehouse concept, which will allow seamless integration between Charity Tracker and other software platforms. This integration will help our organization efficiently exchange data, reduce redundancy, automate key data extractions, and facilitate data sharing and transparency.

You will work alongside the Charity Tracker product specialist, trainer and data specialist to test and develop our API and assess different data warehouse tools for future development. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with API testing, data integration, and data warehouse solutions.

Responsibilities
As an API and Data Integration Intern, you will:
Assist in developing and maintaining RESTful APIs that enable the integration of various software platforms.
Contribute to the creation of data pipelines and support the integration of data into a centralized data warehouse.
Assist in beta testing, including testing various endpoints and tracking feedback.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize the APIs.
Support in generating and visualizing reports from integrated data in the data warehouse.
Create API documentation and user guides.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to problem-solving strategies for improving data flow and integration.
Research and conduct proof-of concept analysis for the creation of a data warehouse

About the API Beta Program

Charity Tracker APIs is still in its beta phase, as part of the beta program, you will be granted access to:
API Key/Token: Use a token that provides access to the API for making requests.
Postman Workspace Configuration: A pre-configured workspace to help you interact with API endpoints.
API Documentation: Full access to detailed documentation for learning and using API endpoints effectively.

Your role will involve testing the functionality of the API, providing feedback on any issues or enhancements, and collaborating with the development team to refine the product before the final release. You'll also have the chance to explore different ways the API can be utilized, including integrating data into dashboards or reducing double entry between systems.

Qualifications

Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Technical Skills:
Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON format.
Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman).
Experience with basic coding languages like Python, JavaScript, or Java.
Basic understanding of databases and data warehousing and ETL concepts and familiarity with some 3rd party solutions to leverage.
Familiarity with version control tools like Git.
Experience working with data visualization tools or dashboards such as PowerBi.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or similar.

Soft Skills:
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
A desire to learn new technologies and techniques.
Time management and organizational skills.
Desired Skills (Bonus):
Familiarity with running custom scripts
Familiarity with Webhook and API integrations

Application Instructions - To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this opportunity and how your skills will be helpful during this project. Be sure to include any relevant coursework or projects you’ve worked on that are related to API development, data warehousing, or software integration.

Send to: [email protected]

Application Deadline: April 25th

Trades Specialist III

Job Functions:

1.Performs general plumbing duties to include but not limited to cleaning/clearing drains, sinks, sewer lines, toilets, installation of toilets, sinks, faucets, urinals, etc.

2.Performs routine preventative maintenance and repair tasks on a regular schedule to include but not limited to grounds keeping equipment, electrical fixtures, such as ceiling fans, changing filters, belts, repairing electrical switches, receptacles, light motors, painting, masonry, etc. Perform various administrative functions such as logs and historical records. Monitor and fulfill maintenance work order requests.

3.Performs general construction, repair & maintenance duties to include but not limited to: building forms, repairing and painting walls, doors, windows; paneling and drywall installation; makes repairs to shingle roofs, flat roofs, metal roofs, siding, soffit, trim, ceilings, drop ceilings, etc.

4.Performs grounds keeping duties to include but not limited to operating gas-powered mowers, trimmers and edger in keeping lawns mowed, walks/curbs trimmed and edged, trimming/pruning shrubbery, maintaining flowerbeds, maintaining and cleaning roads/parking lots. Performing minor repairs and maintenance to equipment and tools. Respond to emergency calls after normal working hours.

5.Assist other trade specialists in moving office furniture and arranging conference/meeting room areas. Occasionally assist with cleaning duties to include but not limited to cleaning and stocking restrooms. Assist with support services for college activities such as graduation and other college hosted events outside of normal work schedule.

6.Performs all other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements: Formal training or trades experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

Preferred Requirements: A high school diploma and two (2) years directly related work experience; or 10th grade education and four (4) years directly related work experience.

Salary:

$33,339.00 - $61,680.00 Annually

Additional Comments:

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.