Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - Tampa, FL Excelon Associates is conducting a search on behalf of a private university client for an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. This role is responsible for the oversight and coordination of all programs and activities that support student recruitment, education, and retention, including reentries at the college and assigned campuses.

The Associate Dean provides the leadership necessary to fulfill the mission, objectives, plans, and goals of the college, and ensures that support services and academic courses in diploma and degree programs meet the needs of faculty, students, and the community. The role also assists the Dean of Academic Affairs in all education and training areas of planning, organizing, directing, staffing, coordinating, motivating, supervising, improving, and evaluating all facets of the campus academic department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual retention, student satisfaction, and certification goals by structuring appropriate student services, supportive time for students, and academic advising, inclusive of office hours and regular communication with students Coordinate and track student reentry and readmission processes, ensuring monthly student reentry goals are met Meet or exceed daily student attendance goals for on-ground programs and regular student engagement for online courses Assist in the development and maintenance of the student schedule for all programs and courses under supervision Coordinate timely academic advising for students failing satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in compliance with policy and regulations Verify that classes in all modalities (online, blended, and on-ground) have qualified and appropriate faculty coverage and that instructors complete contractual agreements through module end dates Provide support in recruitment, interviews, hiring, and onboarding for all faculty Conduct biweekly one-on-one meetings and quarterly formal classroom observations of instructors, program coordinators, and directors Assist with scheduling and guaranteeing requirements of annual faculty development, in-services, and professional growth activities to meet college and accreditation criteria Assist with the hiring and onboarding process of instructors for the program Ensure program operations, personnel, facilities, and curriculum comply with state, accreditation, and programmatic regulatory bodies Conduct New Faculty Orientation, training sessions, classroom observations, and monthly instructor class assignments Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead staff meetings with faculty members Support the performance appraisal process People development through coaching and mentoring Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in Education or a related field Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience at the college level, preferably in a proprietary school setting Patient, empathetic, and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills Ability to adapt to new and rapidly changing situations Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and Saturdays, to meet business objectives For best consideration, candidates should upload credentials along with a resume, with personal information (date of birth, social security number) redacted Benefits

Medical coverage, including HSA and FSA options (dependent and health care) Dental and vision insurance 12 paid holidays, paid time off, and a paid volunteer day 401(k) with 50% employer matching Short-term disability and life insurance Supplemental life insurance options Growth opportunities, education assistance, and professional development benefits No-Cost Benefits

Group life insurance Long-term disability Talent referral program TicketsatWork discount entertainment program Paid day off on your birthday (full-time employees after two years) Why Join? The client fosters a community devoted to academic excellence, innovation, and human development. Every employee plays a key role in advancing student growth while enhancing their own professional journey, supported by a culture of teamwork, respect, and ongoing learning. Employees enjoy professional growth opportunities, career stability, and the satisfaction of contributing to an organization that changes lives through education. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Excelon Associates.

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