Academic dean Jobs in Thornton, CO

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

Location : Arapahoe County, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : GJB-180550 2 / 25

Department : Arapahoe Community College

Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 8 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address : Arapahoe Community College5900 S. Santa Fe DriveLittleton, Colorado, 80120

Type of Announcement : This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply : Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

Department Contact Information : Elisabeth MartyTalent Acquisition PartnerHuman ResourcesPronouns : She | Her | Hers| What is this?(303) [email protected]

Department Information

GJB-180550 2 / 25 : THIS IS A NON-CLASSIFIED POSITION

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.

Description of Job

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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Required

• 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

Supplemental Information

Application Instructions :

All applicants must submit : To be considered you must apply before 3 / 9 / 2025.

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.

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