Dean of Academic Affairs

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Campus Dean of Academic Affairs serves as the Chief Academic Officer and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the campus-based educational programs offering Baccalaureate and Associate of Science Degrees and Certificates of Completion in medical and technical career fields.

The Campus Dean of Academic Affairs functions to fulfill the vision, mission, and values of the College in accordance with the rules and regulations of all appropriate external governing/regulatory agencies and under the policies and procedures of the College. The Campus Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for providing leadership for all aspects of the educational environment of the College as it relates to both faculty and students.

The Campus Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for maintaining, and in the case of new program development, gaining high quality, accredited nursing, medical and technical education programs whose graduates are competent, sought after, and contribute to helping meet the needs of the local and global community.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains oversight of operations relative to academic aspects to assure the attainment of strategic goals and objectives.
• Guides and evaluates faculty performance.
• Supports curriculum development in cooperation with respective Department Chairs and faculty.
• Leads national accreditation and professional programmatic accreditation efforts and processes.
• Develops annual academic budgets and new/developing program budgets.
• Monitors respective departmental operating budgets.
• Participates in preparation of monthly financial analysis and variance reports, including plans of correction, if necessary.
• Determines faculty workload assignments within established workload policy.
• Leads in short and long range strategic planning with development of operational plans to effect goal achievement.
• Serves as representative for the College within the community, other educational institutions, and with key constituents.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements.
• Supports vision, mission, and values of the College
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each core responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

Master's degree in education or a related field.

Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience as Dean.

Must possess a minimum of 5 years of management/supervisory experience in Academic Affairs Department.

Must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience working in education/academic field(s).