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South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers / students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 12,000 students covering 9 campuses and online learning sites. We are also one of the nation’s highest producers of licensed healthcare professionals offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

We are now inviting qualified candidates for the Academic Dean of our Pittsburgh, PA campus. The successful candidate will oversee the academic functions for the campus, working with the Campus President and the institutional Chief Academic Officer.

Responsibilities :

• Provide coordination and overall daily supervision of the academic functions and personnel at the Pittsburgh (Cranberry Township) Campus, and facilitate collaboration with the main campus personnel in these areas.
• Provide continuing attention to matters of scholarly activity, in-service training, and performance review for academic personnel at this Site.
• Assure that office, classroom, and laboratory space and equipment are efficiently utilized at this Site.
• Maintain and have available detailed records for each faculty member at this Site, showing each faculty member's training, experience, and record of service to the college. Such records shall be maintained on a current basis.
• Construct and recommend, following consultation with department chairpersons and Program Directors at this Site, a quarterly schedule of classes.
• Assist in coordination for Site activities relating to reviewing and handling of personnel and student matters (i.e., disciplinary, conduct, etc.) and communicate with the Campus President pertinent information and recommended actions, in collaboration with the office of the Chief Academic Officer.
• Collaborate with academic and student services units at this Site regarding budget requests and ensure compilations of recommendations reviewed during annual budget meetings.
• Prepare and compile regular periodic administrative and faculty performance evaluations as appropriate.
• Participate in annual revision of the college catalog and other periodic revisions to policy manuals, job descriptions, etc.
• Work closely with the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement and Effectiveness in formulating and implementing the strategic plan, including continuing assessment and evaluation to access institutional effectiveness.
• Participate in activities relating to the development and evaluation of new and existing programs.
• Prepare, or assist in preparation, of applicable reports to accrediting, state, federal, or other agencies.
• Ensure participation of assigned representatives from the Learning Site in institutional committees as appropriate.

Qualifications :

Work is on-site at the Pittsburgh (Cranberry Township) campus.

Competent abilities in Microsoft Office products.

Collaborative and innovative.

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