Associate Dean, Office of Instruction

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Position Information

Summary

Position Title Associate Dean, Office of Instruction Job Summary

Kishwaukee College is adding to its team of creative, strategic, and collaborative minded individuals who demonstrate high levels of service and commitment to student success. By joining the Kishwaukee College team you can make a difference. We offer outstanding career opportunities and a competitive total benefit package for this position, including a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid vacation, sick, and personal leave, tuition waivers, State Universities Retirement Systems (SURS) pension in place of social security, and an optional deferred compensation plan.

Job Summary

The Associate Dean, Office of Instruction, provides support and oversight for assigned instructional programs and works collaboratively to identify and implement emerging opportunities relative to new programs, under the direction of the Dean, Office of Instruction. The Associate Dean is responsible for assigned aspects of program success, which may include recruiting, marketing, scheduling, equipping, staffing, funding, program contracts, planning, assessment, activities, accreditation, and compliance. This position is a highly visible educational manager in the college, district high schools, community, and business/industry, related to the areas of responsibility.

Supervisorial Responsibilities: Part-time non-CBA staff

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to college operations and working relationships
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, faculty and staff of varied backgrounds
• Ability to apply technological applications to daily work
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Completion of Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an academic discipline, higher education administration or a related field
• Higher education teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to college operations and working relationships
• Commitment to civility and collaboration
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, faculty and staff of varied backgrounds
• Ability to apply technological applications to daily work
• A track record of implementing innovative practices and technology to produce quality instruction
• Commitment to equity and success of all students, including traditionally underserved populations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a community college setting
• Experience with Competency-Based Education and/or Credit for Prior Learning
  
  

Physical Demands

• Work is normally performed in a general office environment.
• Work performed requires sensitivity and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs.
• This position requires light physical activity and movement; employee must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or during virtual meetings. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds with the use of proper equipment. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis.
  
  

EOE Statement

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status Full Time Hours per Week 40 Weeks per Year 52 Budgeted Hours per Year 2080 Temporary Position - Begin Date Temporary Positions - End Date Type of Position Professional Staff - Non-Grant Funded Hiring Salary Range Requested $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Support Staff Pay Band (if applicable) Support Staff Pay Range (if applicable

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S333P Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 03/21/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary Advertising Summary Internal Posting for Position, College Website Posting Link https://kish.peopleadmin.com/postings/3964

Illustrative Examples Of Essential Functions

Job Duty Name Description of Job Duty

• Assist the Dean, Office of Instruction, with the daily operations of assigned programs in the Office of Instruction
• In consultation with the Dean, Office of Instruction, oversee and participate in the evaluation of the adjunct faculty and improvement of the instruction processes
• Resolve student complaints, problems, and conflicts in assigned programs, working collaboratively with faculty, student services, and other administrators as needed
• Advise the Dean, Office of Instruction, of short-term and long-term impacts of program offerings aligned to the college’s strategic plan
• Work collaboratively with other Divisions and departments to assure schedule alignment for student success and completion
• Work with and enhance partnerships with business/industry to identify emerging skills and hiring trends
• Collect and maintain related records and reports
• Assist the Dean, Office of Instruction, with grant-funded projects
• Coordinate the procurement, maintenance, and distribution of equipment and materials related to the delivery of assigned programs
• Partner with district high school faculty and administrators for development and implementation of Transitional and Dual Credit course offerings
• Research and implement innovative strategies to enhance student learning and success, including innovations in technology, pedagogy, and competency-based education
• Work with faculty members and Director of Curriculum and Program Development to review and revise curricula
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Essential Duty? Yes Percentage Of Time 100

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
  
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
  
  

Optional Documents