Academic Dean

About the role

The Academic Dean is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, and academic integrity of the campus. This role oversees faculty, curriculum development, student success initiatives, accreditation compliance, and overall academic operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership in curriculum development, academic policies, and faculty development
• Ensure academic programs meet accreditation, state, and federal requirements
• Promote excellence in teaching, research, and student learning outcomes
• Collaborate with leadership and program directors to implement new and update existing curriculum based on program objectives, industry trends and student needs
• Implement training programs and workshops of faculty/staff for professional development
• Oversee student advising, retention, and academic support services
• Address academic concerns, grievances, and appeals
• Support initiatives to enhance student engagement, career readiness, and experiential learning
• Develop and maintain learning resources that comply with regulatory standards and meet students needs
• Implement mechanisms to meet and exceed all academic outcomes for students and campus
• Lead the campus student retention efforts and provide support for program directors and faculty with retention activities, strategy, and initiatives
• Contribute to institutional strategic planning and accreditation efforts
• Manage budgetary and financial planning for the academic division
• Foster relationships with external partners, including businesses, advisory boards, community organizations, and accrediting bodies
• Ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards
• Lead program assessment and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain academic records and oversee institutional reporting requirements
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
• Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an Academic Area, Education, or closely related field (required)
• (Candidates without a master's must obtain one within two years of hire)
• Doctorate degree in an Academic Area, Education, or closely related field (preferred)
• Eight (8) years leadership experience in education and four (4) years experience teaching or acting in an administrative role within a post-secondary environment (preferred)
• Prior experience an an Academic Dean (preferred)

Skills

• Proficiency in budget management and strategic planning
• Knowledge of accreditation standards (e.g., ACCSC) and higher education policies
• Proficiency with online education and emerging instructional technologies
• Proficiency leading interdisciplinary initiatives and multiple higher education programs

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
• Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
• Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
• Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Able to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Able to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Able to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders