Associate Dean, Academic Affairs (Health Science)

Job Profile Summary

The purpose of the job is to serve in a management and leadership capacity reporting to the appropriate Academic Dean or Administrator for the responsibility of overall department operations in accordance with college policies, procedures and contractual agreements, and in support of the overall plan of the college.

Employees in this job classification are responsible for the comprehensive coordination and administration of all matters relating to personnel, students, scheduling, curriculum implementation, external agencies, instruction, and all financial considerations relating to the department, and accomplishes such in coordination with the college's mission and college wide goals and campus-based initiatives.

Associated Deans provide leadership for all instructional programs which may include all or some of the courses within the bachelor in applied science, associate in arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science degrees as well as vocational and technical certificates.

Performs related work as directed.

Minimum Education :

Master’s degree required. Doctorate Degree preferred.

Minimum Experience / Training :

• Three years of teaching experience at the postsecondary level required, with a history of academic and / or professional leadership roles in educational settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication, financial management and budget design skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly / creative research in higher education.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Workday knowledge a plus.

Minimum Certification / Licenses :

Certification in any Health Science profession.

Essential Functions :

Daily - 20% : Provides effective leadership to department personnel in fulfilling the mission of the college as such relates to the short and long-range academic initiatives of the department.

Monitors technology trends in order to design and implement new programs and / or courses.

• Other -15% : Works in cooperation with program managers, program coordinators and faculty to prepare and manage the department budget (s), class schedules, and registration process and faculty assignments.
• Other 15% : Serves as liaison to other college departments and administration, for dissemination of information and articulation to various advisory committees, coordinates recruitment efforts when needed, establishes and maintains articulations efforts with external, accrediting agencies, high school and other colleges.
• Other -5% : Completes program reviews in accordance with state and college policy. Provides accreditation and departmental reports when applicable.
• Other- 5% : Advises students as needed for specialized degree and program offerings.
• Other -5% : Coordinates, maintains, and submits in a timely manner accurate records, inventory, payroll, faculty schedules, textbook orders, program manuals, grades, course syllabi, catalog materials, and requests for information or other reports.
• Other -5% : Represents the department and participates in various campus and college-wide activities, meetings and committees as appropriate.
• Other - 5% : Oversees and coordinates faculty, program managers, program coordinators, student advisors and technical support personnel.

This includes recruitment, professional development plans, management and evaluation as well as the submission of appropriate recommendations of personnel actions.

• Other -5% : Oversees the purchasing and maintenance of the necessary hardware, software and support equipment required in the computer labs and classrooms.
• Other -5% : Assists appropriate academic administrators in the development, evaluation and revision of curricula and course outlines, and in the development of grant proposals and program development.
• Other -5% : Works collaboratively in the development of department and campus goals and objectives in accordance with established college policies and procedures.
• Other -5% : Participates in the development and implementation of departmental admission standards and procedures when appropriate.
• Other -5% : Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College's diversity goals in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff
• Ability to identify trends and opportunities for program growth, increased retention, and higher student success rates through analysis of complex datasets
• Oversees and coordinates professional development plans, management and evaluation, and submits appropriate recommendations of personnel actions
• May manage multiple discipline / departments or multiple units within a division
• Works directly with contractual provisions, interpreting contract language and working with faculty to ensure contract provisions are met
• Develops and manages the academic, student or business department's budget(s)
• Has full responsibility for multiple academic disciplines, units or departments
• Responsible for the protection and safe-keeping of confidential data acquired during the course of work

Competencies :

Leadership & Results Orientation

Inspires and generates enthusiasm and commitment for the vision, mission and core values of the College. Promotes employee growth and development through professional, technical, and academic programs and services.

Makes effective decisions and produces results through strategic planning and development, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies.

Sets goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver results

Innovation and Creativity

Successfully implements creative ideas to move the organization, processes, and systems forward. Introduces new concepts, models, practices and services that serve to improve the Colleges value in the community

Teamwork & Collaboration

Promotes quality teams through the effective use of the organization's performance management system (e.g. establishes performance standards, appraises staff accomplishments using developed standards, and takes action to reward and counsel as appropriate).

Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College's diversity goals in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff

Continuous Improvement & Quality Service Orientation

Anticipates, identifies, diagnoses and consults on potential or actual problem areas relating to program implementation and divisional goal achievement.

Fosters and environment of respect, dignity, and compassion that affirms and empowers all of its members (students, faculty, staff, outside organizations, others you provide service to) while striving for the highest ethical standards and social responsibility

Resource Management & Technology

Develops and implements the most emergent technologies for the unit utilizing methods and strategies that create environments that are flexible and responsive to the needs of local and national trends and the College's mission.

Plans, organizes and manages resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.

Ensures the effective use of college resources, implements fiscally sound practices and environmentally sustainable initiatives

Job Title

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs (Health Science)

Position Number

P0074824

Job Status

Full time Regular

Department

North Health Science

Location

North Campus

Pay Grade

Salary

$81,900 - $94,185 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Work Shift

First Shift

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday / weekends / varies

Hours Per Week

37.5

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled