Associate Dean Public Service Education

Job Description

Lead Academic Excellence in Public Service Education

Are you a collaborative academic leader who is passionate about student success and program excellence? Join our team as a leader within the School of Public Service Education, where you'll play a key role in shaping high-quality academic programs that prepare the next generation of public service professionals.

Working closely with the Executive Dean, you will provide strategic leadership for academic operations, faculty development, curriculum oversight, and student success initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced higher education professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, uses data to drive decisions, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and is committed to maintaining excellence in teaching, learning, and accreditation. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on students, faculty, and the future of public service education, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs that meet the needs of our region.

At The River , we believe every student’s and every employee’s story matters. We value the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together across our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that is supportive, inclusive, and inspiring.

With flexible learning options online, on campus, and hybrid, we meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program expand access by providing eligible students with tuition-free opportunities, ensuring every learner has the chance to thrive.

Why Join The River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a collaborative and mission-driven community where your work makes a meaningful impact. Here, your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape futures, support student success, and contribute to a college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees through a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; supplemental plans; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Affordable Coverage: PPO and HMO options starting at approximately $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage
• Retirement Security: Florida Retirement System (FRS) participation, plus optional tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans
• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off and sick leave
• Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and access to local attraction discounts
• Growth & Development: Professional development opportunities, leadership training, and career advancement pathways

JOB SUMMARY:

Under administrative guidelines, this position provides strategic support to the School of Public Service Education and works in close collaboration with the Executive Dean. Core responsibilities include promoting academic quality, driving student success, and ensuring program excellence. The role encompasses curriculum review, faculty coordination, academic record management, budget oversight, and resolution of student concerns.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Leadership and Program Oversight

• Supervise all instructional activities to ensure academic integrity and student learning outcomes.
• Manage program compliance with internal policies, State regulations, and accrediting bodies.
• Oversee curriculum maintenance and submissions to the Curriculum Committee.
• Assist faculty in developing, assessing, and evaluating program and student learning outcomes.

Faculty and Staff Management

• Hire, supervise, and evaluate full-time and part-time faculty and staff.
• Provide constructive feedback and professional development support.
• Coordinate faculty assignments and address instructional absences as needed.

Scheduling and Enrollment Management

• Develop divisional course schedules and make faculty assignments in coordination with administrative leadership.
• Manage enrollment, retention, completion, and transfer/job placement outcomes.
• Use data analytics to promote student retention and completion.

Budgeting and Resource Management

• Manage the unit budget and provide input into budget planning.
• Oversee procurement and maintenance of facilities and instructional equipment.
• Prepare budget-related reports and ensure fiscal compliance.

Student Support and Issue Resolution

• Address student concerns promptly and effectively.
• Promote student success through participation in college- and community-events and initiatives.

Reporting and Compliance

• Assist in submission of college, State, and accreditation reports.
• Support grant development and oversight.

• Ensure timely updates to the College catalog and related documents

Other Duties

• Completes all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications, knowledge, and skill requirements for this position include:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Legal Studies, Juris Doctorate, or Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
• Must demonstrate an understanding of contemporary pedagogy by serving as faculty or administrator at the college-level.
• Must demonstrate the ability to use data in decision making.
• Professional licensure and experience in Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Legal Studies, or Emergency Medical Services (EMS), preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work with full and part-time faculty from diverse backgrounds and with various experience levels.
• Ability to function effectively with multiple priorities.
• Ability to be well organized and demonstrate effective time management, flexibility, and creativity.
• Ability to be an effective decision maker and creative problem solver.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally more than twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. Indian River State College expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Please sign and date this document. This fully executed job description becomes evidence of sufficient job requirement disclosure and acceptance and is incorporated into permanent record. A copy of an executed job description must accompany any single position application notice and/or set of application materials.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline