ASSOCIATE DEAN, EGTC - HOSPITALITY, SERVICES, AND MULTIMEDIA

About the role

The Instructional Programs Associate Dean is responsible for ensuring the integrity, excellence and ongoing development of the educational programs in the College. The Associate Dean manages aspects of instruction within the college. This includes faculty supervision, curriculum, scheduling and assessment oversight, and adherence to standards as required by accreditation and industry regulation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support departmental faculty: Interview, hire and onboard new faculty. Mentor and support new faculty members. Provide classroom observations and goal setting/performance appraisal reviews. Ensure teaching methodologies and approaches align with outcomes and objectives of the programs. Monitor professional development activities.
• Supervise program course delivery and ensure that it is current and aligned with school and college goals. Manage program faculty and ensure timely submission of required paperwork, projects, and assignments for program administration and accreditation.
• Manage student relationships and diffuse escalated classroom management issues. Ensure that each program’s entry requirements, curricula and outcomes align with the program and student-run businesses, departments, and school’s goals and mission.
• Implement and revise curriculum, assessments, materials, syllabi, program guidebooks and policies in alignment with program goals and industry needs. Provide ongoing training and follow-up in the use of classroom instruction, management, and assessment tools.
• Review assessment results for the program, and participate in the development of an improvement plan. Use assessment data to plan instruction. Develop and maintain program schedules and course compliance in alignment with internal and external requirements including the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), the Council on Occupational Education (COE), the Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) and additional programmatic or industry accreditation agencies as applicable.
• Maintain industry connections and serve on city and state committees and sector partnership workgroups. Plan, set strategy, develop and adhere to budgets, and work with faculty to report on student outcomes (such as completion and employment) for grants, accreditation, and other.
• Manage and supervise self-study and compliance reporting for external (accreditation, grants) and internal requirements. Manage ongoing requirements for accreditation and grant compliance.
• Support the dean in representing the program and school both internally and externally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required or Instruction preferred.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 5-10+ years of experience in related field is required.
• Two to five years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience in curriculum development, materials selection, teacher training, and assessment planning.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Qualifications

• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of educational standards and accreditation requirements.
• Proficiency in curriculum development and assessment planning.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Benefits

DPS offers a competitive salary range of $75,457-$90,548, along with a variety of total rewards including time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. Additional benefits may vary based on location and role.

Pay

$75,457 - $90,548

Schedule

Full-time position. Exact schedule details are available upon request.