OVERVIEW:
The core mission of Southeastern College is to provide targeted educational services that meet community needs. The Dean of Academic Affairs oversees the academic programs and educational services delivered at the campus level. The Dean also oversees all faculty and staff involved in the delivery of academic services. To meet this end, the Dean must ensure faculty members are engaging students, fostering learning, role modeling professionalism, and ultimately producing competently trained students prepared for professional careers.
BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION:
The Dean is responsible for the delivery of educational programs and services through:
Hiring, managing, and developing Faculty
Overseeing campus curricula, programs, and course delivery
Facilitating cross-departmental coordination
Monitoring student progress
Direct Reports
Campus level Department Chairs/Program Coordinators
Associate Dean (larger campuses)
Faculty (directly report to Dean at smaller campuses)
Registrar
Librarian
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Hire and Train Faculty/Staff:
The Dean is responsible for hiring, developing, and managing all faculty and academic staff. To accomplish this, the Dean must:
Assess staffing needs
Conduct search/advertising
Conduct interviews
Assess 15 minute teaching demonstrations
On-board and orient new faculty and staff (help new faculty/staff get acquainted with the Southeastern College way and the campus)
Mentor program chairs
Coordinate and provide faculty training
Manage Faculty and Staff:
The Dean is responsible for providing campus level leadership, management, and support for all faculty and academic staff. To accomplish this, the Dean must:
Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to faculty
Review student evaluations of faculty
Conduct annual faculty performance evaluations
Identify low performing faculty and work with program chairs to improve performance (enhancement plans)
Monitor enhancement plans and review progress
Monitor and Maintain Curricula:
The Dean is responsible for developing and maintaining a campus curriculum that meets the needs of current students and the community. To accomplish this, the Dean must:
Monitor program and course performance
Assess and monitor program and logistical needs
Work with advisory boards and local employers to identify community needs
Develop new courses and programs to meet community needs
Ensure compliance with accreditation (SACS and program specific accreditations)
Manage accreditation process (prepare for regular reviews)
Audit academic files for completeness
Manage Delivery of Educational Services:
The core role of the Dean is to ensure the successful delivery of educational services to the student population. To accomplish this, the Dean must:
Enforce academic policies
Review incoming students
Oversee the registration process
Conduct student orientation
Monitor course delivery
Monitor student retention
Ensure grades are posted and transcripts maintained
Oversee the library
Oversee and Monitor Student Performance:
The mission of Southeastern College is the successful education of students. The Dean must work to ensure students receive the appropriate level of support. To accomplish this, the Dean must:
Monitor academic progress (Satisfactory Academic Progress Reports - SAP)
Monitor attendance
Determine, enforce, and monitor probations
Determine and enforce disciplinary actions
Determine and enforce academic dismissals
Approve re-entries
Review serious student concerns/complaints Resolve student/faculty disputes
Review and Manage Reports :
The Dean is responsible for managing and reporting on business metrics. To accomplish this, the Dean must review:
Budget (materials, equipment, supplies, and maintenance)
Satisfactory Academic Progress Reports (SAP)
Last Day Attended reports (LDA)
Quarterly campus/business goals as set from master plan
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are those required in a typical professional office setting: communicating with coworkers and getting to and from appropriate on and off-campus appointments.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Professional office setting: moderate noise levels and controlled indoor climate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
LOCATION :
This position is an onsite position located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Executive Director and/or designee. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President and all final approvals must come from the Executive Director and/or designee.
Job Specification Dean of Academic Affairs

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
The Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for managing all campus academic programs. This includes managing faculty, adjuncts, registrars, academics staff, and the librarian. The position entails overseeing the development/monitoring of curriculum and student issues.
Below is an inclusive but not exhaustive list of various knowledge, skills, and other characteristics that are necessary for effective performance in the Dean of Academic Affairs position.
-Knowledge:
Academic administration
Curriculum development
Business planning
Student affairs
-Skills:
Management managing a diverse range of highly educated professionals across a variety of disciplines
Goal setting setting reasonable, yet high targets, and creating a plan for attaining those targets
Planning organizing and prioritizing the needs and goals of several programs and departments
-Experience: Experience in an academic environment and particularly in a career college environment is of particular importance. Work experience in the following areas is highly valued:
Academic administration (college/university level)
Career college teaching/management (program/department chair)
Professional/executive education (administration)
Education, Experience, and Training:
At Southeastern College, the Dean oversees the delivery of academic services and is responsible for ensuring a quality education for all students. All Deans should, at a minimum, hold an Bachelors degree and have experience in academia.
Ability to work Days/ Evenings and weekends/ Overtime