What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Dean position at Arapahoe Community College?

Salary : $100,565.00 - $112,632.00 Annually

Location : Littleton, CO

Job Type : Administrator / Professional-Technical (Full-Time)

Job Number : 00220

Division : Instruction

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Exempt

ACC Careers : Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.

Job Summary

The Academic Dean will provide leadership for the Arts, Communication & Design and Global, Human and Social Service pathways. Pathways and Academic Departments may change over time to meet the needs of ACC and the community we serve.

The Dean understands, promotes, and executes the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the Division of Instruction, ACC, and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) with the goal of achieving instructional outcomes that align with the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE). This visible position represents the College to internal and external stakeholders and the community. The Dean provides direction, and allocates time to developing internal and external partnerships, especially those related to development of industry partnerships to support student success in clinicals, practicums, apprenticeships, and job placement.

The Dean provides leadership and supervision for faculty and administrative direct reports. Specific responsibilities include : recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff; provide fiscal accountability for assigned cost centers, coordinate program renewals, lead annual comprehensive program reviews, provide oversight for instructional assessment initiatives, ensures accreditation for academic programs, facilitate curriculum and program development, resolve student and personnel issues, promote instructional programs and participate in other related instructional projects that benefit students, faculty, and the college.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Master's degree, or higher, from an accredited institution.
Two years of administrative or supervisory leadership experience.
Experience developing, managing, and evaluating employees.
Experience in budget preparation and management.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of issues and trends in higher education that affect budgets, policies, student services, tuition models, and instructional strategies.

Experience in data analytics, business intelligence and artificial intelligence tools and applications desired.

Experience teaching and / or training with adult learners.

Experience integrating current technology to enhance productivity and facilitate learning.

Demonstrated success in curriculum and program development incorporating adult learning theory.

Experience with regulatory compliance, governing boards, or accreditation agencies.

Grant management experience.

Application Instructions

All applicants must submit :

Resume

Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging mean to you and how you have demonstrated these values in your current or previous professional responsibilities.

Reach out to us at if you have any questions.

ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Notice to all Applicants

Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.

Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.

Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.

Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.

Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.

All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.

Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or

For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at (303) 797-5800, , or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.

At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including :

Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. A Supplemental retirement plans are also available including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.

Comprehensive including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.

Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program ().

Generous including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.

for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.

State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.

Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the website.

New hires for full-time positions may be eligible for a relocation assistance benefit if relocating at least 100 miles to work at ACC. Information about this can be found in

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