Academic Dean

Responsibilities

• Represent the department to the rest of the college and to external stakeholders, including alumni and professional organizations.
• Advocate for the college’s resource requirements to the Campus President and other senior leadership.
• Establish and enforce policies, procedures, and standards for faculty, staff, and students.
• Ensure compliance with college regulations and accreditation standards.
• Lead the planning and development of curricula in collaboration with faculty members.
• Oversee the department’s scholarly and educational activities.
• Conduct periodic program reviews and assessments to maintain and enhance academic quality.
• Administer instructional programs in compliance with state and accreditation regulations.
• Assist with the implementation and oversight of institutional policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget, ensuring the appropriate allocation of financial resources.
• Provide competitive salaries and resources to attract and retain top faculty and staff.
• Create and implement hiring plans and oversee the recruitment and hiring of new faculty members and staff.
• Foster a positive workplace culture that promotes professional development and collaboration.
• Ensure faculty files are created and maintained according to accreditation (institutional, state, and programmatic) and company policies/procedures.
• Assign faculty to courses and ensure all faculty follow prescribed curriculum including course objectives, content, timely grading, and hands-on experiences.
• Perform annual faculty evaluations.
• Develop initiatives to enhance student diversity and support student success.
• Nurture a positive learning environment that meets the needs of a diverse student body.
• Achieve program goals in attendance, retention, placement, and national board exam pass rates by monitoring program execution and reviewing curricula against market requirements.
• Conduct student retention meetings to address academic struggles, attendance, and attitude/skills concerns.
• Participate in and coordinate New Student Orientation to ensure students receive necessary information.
• Ensure student Satisfactory Academic Progress is documented, maintained, and monitored.
• Engage with external stakeholders to enhance the department’s professional image and build strategic partnerships.
• Liaise with counterparts at other institutions to share best practices and collaborate on initiatives.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of comprehensive programmatic reports to PMC and the institution’s accrediting body (ABFSE).
• Ensure that all documentation meets established guidelines, reflects program outcomes, and aligns with accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to gather, analyze, and present data that supports continuous improvement and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field and currently enrolled in Master’s program; Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in academic administration, with a proven record of leadership in higher education.
• Licensed funeral director in the college’s state or the ability to become licensed within 90 days of hire.