If you are applying for a full-time faculty or staff position, York Technical College uses the South Carolina state government electronic applicant tracking system. Applicants must create a profile and submit application during the advertised vacancy period. In the application process, all questions should be answered completely, and all periods of employment and/or unemployment should be included. Please do not leave questions blank unless they do not apply to you, and remember to be specific and accurate in answering all prompts and questions. If you are applying for more than one position at the same time, an application must be completed for each vacancy. All candidates who are being considered for hire are subject to a criminal background screening and reference screening.

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Unofficial transcripts may be required at the time of application to determine your eligibility for the opening. An official transcript for each degree you list on the application may be required if you are selected for hire. It is the applicant’s responsibility to request official transcripts when requested.

• Administers the College’s institutional research program. Serves on the Executive Committee to support institutional planning and decision-making.   Defines and maintains common data sets for college-wide research and assessment.  Conducts internal and external environmental scanning, projects future trends and needs, and prepares related reports on the status of the College to support evaluation, assessment, and improvement efforts.  Provides technical, professional expertise and advisory services to other college units and external agencies.
• Administers the College’s institutional effectiveness program.  Ensures timely, informed decision-making through examination and reporting of the College’s performance and effectiveness in achieving institutional and student success.  Manages and administers an on-going, integrated, and institution-wide research-based evaluation and assessment process that includes regular assessment of all college units.  Supports the administration of Perkins funding.
• Develops the College’s strategic plan and ensures timely and significant review of goals.  Collaborates with other leaders to align strategic planning with institutional priorities.  Communicates progress made toward attainment of goals through ongoing reports and other means of communication to all College constituents.
• Directs the establishment, tracking, and standardization of goals for teaching excellence.  Ensures faculty have access to tools, methods, and resources to maximize student success.  Fully integrates teaching excellence efforts into institutional effectiveness plans and ensures alignment with Perkins-related initiatives supporting instructional quality and career and technical education outcomes.
• Serves as the College’s Accreditation Liaison with SACSCOC. Ensures compliance with all accreditation requirements is embedded in institutional planning and evaluation. Notifies SACSCOC of substantive changes and program additions/deletions; familiarizes faculty, staff, and administrators with the Commission’s accrediting requirements, policies, and procedures; and serves as the primary contact with the Commission.
• Performs other duties as assigned to advance the mission of the College and foster a culture of continuous improvement and student success. Embraces a leadership role in supporting innovative practices, collaborative partnerships, and strategic initiatives that empower students and enhance institutional excellence.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Master’s degree and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education research and evaluation in roles that require strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate
• Demonstrated leadership in institutional research, effectiveness, accreditation, and/or strategic planning within higher education.
• Experience managing Perkins funding or similar federal/state grants.

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State. 

• Work/Life Balance – Many of our positions are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5:00 PM.  Most positions are eligible for some remote work and employees may also choose to work a flexible or compressed schedule with supervisory approval.  The college observes a two-week winter break each approved calendar year. 
• Robust Benefits – We offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.  Additionally, FTE employees participate in the South Carolina Retirement Systems, which offers a defined benefit and defined contribution plan from which to choose as well as voluntary, supplemental 401(k) and 457(b) plans.  Each year, our employees enjoy each of the following:
  • • 23 faculty work days per academic year, inclusive of 13 holidays and five additional days for those who choose to work in the summer term (faculty only)
    • 15 days annual (vacation) leave (staff only)
    • 15 days sick leave
    • 13 paid holidays (staff only)