Associate Dean for Curricular and Academic Affairs

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Curriculum and Academic Operations With direction from the Dean and Chief Academic Officer, manage course offerings to align with institutional curricular goals, enrollment, and budget. Oversee the course‑approval process. Oversee the annual revision of the Academic Catalog. Oversee the Registrar in developing the annual academic course schedule, including managing enrollment expectations and ensuring classroom space and faculty time are used effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with contractual obligations and budgetary guidelines. Oversee the Registrar and coordinate with advising staff to ensure timely degree progress, completion, and auditing. Partner with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Academic Life to strengthen the Conservatory’s academic advising program relative to curricular and educational goals and priorities. Partner with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Academic Life to ensure effective student leave policies in support of student retention, persistence to graduation, and curricular goals. Attend Faculty Council meetings and participate in Curriculum Committee meetings. Strategic Academic Leadership and Management Identify, develop, and implement efficient and effective administrative processes related to academic operations. Act as a trusted deputy to the Dean, representing the academic leadership team in operational matters and mediating complex issues within the faculty. Serve as the primary administrative point of contact and supervisor for Academic Department Chairs, providing guidance on academic policies, faculty contractual obligations, and operational procedures. Develop and monitor all academic department operating budgets. In partnership with Human Resources, oversee the annual faculty contracting process for all academic faculty. Support the Dean & Chief Academic Officer in ensuring and implementing effective faculty evaluation. Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance Serve as the primary liaison with the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), ensuring institutional compliance with all accreditation standards. Coordinate data collection and report preparation for accreditation on‑site visits; maintain and analyze data related to faculty workload and academic resource utilization. Develop and administer effective semesterly course evaluations. Hear, decide, document, and act on matters of academic integrity, as well as participating in the Academic Review Committee. In partnership with the Registrar, maintain and analyze data related to course enrollments, faculty workload, and academic resource utilization to support strategic decision‑making. In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Academic Life, develop assessment metrics to measure the success of advising systems and report on metrics related to student retention and persistence to graduation, providing actionable insights to academic leadership. Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in higher education administration, arts administration, or a related field is required. Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in academic administration, ideally within a conservatory or arts setting. Technical Skills: Proficiency with Jenzabar J1 (ERP/SIS) and Watermark software (Curriculum Strategy and Course Evaluations) are preferred. Core Competencies: Demonstrated ability to inspire and manage a team of faculty and staff. Knowledge of higher education legislation (e.g., FERPA, Title IX) and accreditation processes. Exceptional judgment, discretion, and a commitment to fostering a healthy and welcoming campus culture. Strong analytical skills, with experience in data‑driven decision‑making within budgetary constraints. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arts Hacker