Assistant Dean of Academics in Education / Accreditation Officer

About Siena Heights University:

Siena Heights University is a Catholic institution founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, and a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), located in beautiful Adrian, Michigan. With a student population averaging 1,700 undergraduates and 163 graduate-level students: with approximately 300 employees. The Siena Heights University mission is “to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all” and the team at Siena supports the Catholic and Dominican mission and identity, which are inspired by the life and teachings of St. Catherine of Siena.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Dean for Academics in Education/Accreditation Officer plays a significant role contributing important service work to the institution, including overseeing all work within the St. Joseph Division of Education, working with the university on both state and national accreditation data and reporting, pursuing engaging scholarship activities, as well as teaching one course per semester to keep current. This position works with the division faculty developing course scheduling and academic advising of students.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Lead the St. Joseph Division of Education regarding duties including recruiting and training full-time and adjunct faculty, supporting and encouraging education faculty, and supporting content area Program Coordinators within divisions impacting teacher certification.

· Chair the Teacher Education Committee, preparing and running quarterly meetings; more often as needed pursuant to division happenings, and/or accreditation site visits.

· Act as education Accreditation Officer and lead writer for any Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation requirements, including yearly reports and accreditation site visits.

· Meet scholarship and service obligations as outlined in the Faculty Handbook and Rank and Promotion documents.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, Abilities and Skills Required:

· Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Educational or equivalent education related field Required.

· Experience in leadership role(s) within higher education preferred.

· Experience as lead writer for national accreditation preferred.

· Experience teaching in the K-12 setting preferred.

· Excellent leadership abilities as evidenced in work related experiences.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Ability and desire to work within the educational community as a liaison between schools and SHU-EDU.

• Exceptional and positive leadership in working with teaching faculty and advising students

· Ability to contribute through leadership responsibilities, including recruiting and training adjunct instructors, scheduling classes, and overseeing the budget

· Ability to work collaboratively between departments/divisions

· Proficiency in MS Office Suite and a learning management system (Canvas preferred).

• Passion for the institution’s mission, traditions, and long-term success.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

1. Involves working in an office environment infrequently exposed to extreme temperatures, noise, fumes, dust, etc.

2. Sitting/standing at desk and on computer regularly.

3. Ability to travel to locations throughout the campus and county regularly, and infrequently to regional or national locations for events such as conferences or workshops.

4. Ability to operate standard office equipment/technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance

Siena Heights University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by Federal Law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Siena Heights University will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the organization would result.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000