Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences and Education and School of Public Affairs and Social Services

Major Responsibilities

• Work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and School Vice Presidents to support the College’s mission, strategic planning and College development initiatives.
• Proactively link with business and industry regarding current and future College curricula within the division.
• Work with Vice Chancellor, School Vice Presidents, individual program and department chairs, and other faculty to plan for curriculum development, modifications and deletions; set priorities for resource needs and provide program analysis.
• Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making and to keep staff informed about issues and projects for the overall College instructional program.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus.
• Promote excellence in learning centered teaching and promote faculty engagement in scholarly activities.
• Link the College’s Strategic Plan with School strategies, objectives and initiatives.
• Ensure School’s compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards and legal requirements.
• Provides direct supervision to the Director of Academic Support Services and oversees the operational effectiveness of campus academic support functions, including Testing Services, Tutoring Services, and Library Services.
• Ensures services are aligned with institutional goals, support student success and retention, maintain compliance with College policies, and continuously improve the student experience.
• Oversees campus-based professional development programs for faculty and adjunct faculty, including planning, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of training and development activities that support instructional excellence, student success, and alignment with College priorities.
• Instruct assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• Maintain a safe, quality classroom/lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance.
• Career Management Coordinate with Student Affairs and Marketing and Communications activities for student recruitment, advising, registration, retention, graduation and other promotional activities.
• Develop secondary and post-secondary linkages, including the facilitation of high school-based dual credit initiatives.
• Facilitate the development of course schedules conducive to student enrollment.
• Participate in career services and alumni activities.
• Resource Management Develop and manage the School and Department budgets consistent with college policy and sound financial management principles.
• Facilitate data-driven analysis of information regarding curriculum related matters.
• Facilitate program review process in timely manner.
• Identify and prioritize Division needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and re-allocate resources.
• Confer with faculty regarding ideas for program improvement to find resources for development through grants, College development initiatives and special projects.
• Work with the Campus Development Office to identify and secure specific fundraising opportunities that support the priorities and needs of the Division.
• Staffing Interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, supervise, develop, evaluate, mentor, counsel, and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
• Facilitate assignment of faculty to classes, monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester.
• Responsible for the supervision of the Director of Academic Support Services.
• Advising and Student Success Work with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success.
• Ensure compliance with College policy to resolve student issues and assist faculty and staff to refer issues (student behavior, grade changes, etc.) to appropriate departments.
• Provide student advising support as assigned.
• Institutional and Professional Service Participate in department, campus and college-wide committees.
• Serve discipline by providing leadership and participation in appropriate professional associations and organizations.
• Community Relations/Outreach Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs and establish advisory committees as appropriate.
• Directly work with Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Campus Vice President for promotion of the Campus and College development initiatives.
• Facilitate academic partnerships between the Division and four-year transfer institutions; assure maximum course articulation for students.
• Participate and provide professional expertise to aid or lead organizations that create linkages between the college and the community.

Supervision Given

• Designated full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Designated staff.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree.
• Meet faculty credentials per ASOM 7.1 for at least one program within School of Arts, Sciences and Education or the School of Public Affairs and Social Services.
• If credentialing under School of Arts, Sciences and Education, minimum of five years related teaching experience with at least two years full-time equivalency teaching in higher education.
• If credentialing under School of Public Affairs and Social Services, has relevant professional certification or licensure in the field or two years of directly postmaster degree related work experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and maintaining currency in the field.
• Demonstrated competency in supervision and leadership.
• A combination of industry with teaching/training experience may be considered in lieu of specific years’ experience as noted above.
• Committed to an environment where team members feel valued, respected, and supported.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with secondary and post-secondary partnerships or community partnerships.
• Experience with workforce development initiatives, service on an industry council, or other related activity.