Dean of Academic Affairs

OVERVIEW

The core mission of Southeast Asian College is to provide targeted educational services that meet community needs. The Dean of Academic Affairs oversees the academic programs and educational services delivered at the campus level. The Dean also oversees all faculty and staff involved in the delivery of academic services. To meet this end, the Dean must ensure faculty members are engaging students, fostering learning, role modelling professionalism, and ultimately producing competently trained students prepared for professional careers.

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION

The Dean is responsible for the delivery of educational programs and services through: Hiring, managing, and developing Faculty Overseeing campus curricula, programs, and course delivery Facilitating cross‑departmental coordination Monitoring student progress Direct Reports Campus level Department Chairs/Program Coordinators Associate Dean (larger campuses) Faculty (directly report to Dean at smaller campuses) Registrar Librarian

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Hire and Train Faculty/Staff The Dean is responsible for hiring, developing, and managing all faculty and academic staff. To accomplish this, the Dean must: Assess staffing needs Conduct search/advertising Conduct interviews Assess 15 minute teaching demonstrations On‑board and orient new faculty and staff (help new faculty/staff get acquainted with the Southeast Asian College way and the campus) Mentor program chairs Coordinate and provide faculty training Manage Faculty and Staff The Dean is responsible for providing campus level leadership, management, and support for all faculty and academic staff. To accomplish this, the Dean must: Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to faculty Review student evaluations of faculty Conduct annual faculty performance evaluations Identify low performing faculty and work with program chairs to improve performance (enhancement plans) Monitor enhancement plans and review progress Monitor and Maintain Curricula The Dean is responsible for developing and maintaining a campus curriculum that meets the needs of current students and the community. To accomplish this, the Dean must: Monitor program and course performance Assess and monitor program and logistical needs Work with advisory boards and local employers to identify community needs Develop new courses and programs to meet community needs Ensure compliance with accreditation (SACS and program specific accreditations) Manage accreditation process (prepare for regular reviews) Audit academic files for completeness Manage Delivery of Educational Services The core role of the Dean is to ensure the successful delivery of educational services to the student population. To accomplish this, the Dean must: Enforce academic policies Review incoming students Oversee the registration process Conduct student orientation Monitor course delivery Monitor student retention Ensure grades are posted and transcripts maintained Oversee the library Oversee and Monitor Student Performance The mission of Southeast Asian College is the successful education of students. The Dean must work to ensure students receive the appropriate level of support. To accomplish this, the Dean must: Monitor academic progress (Satisfactory Academic Progress Reports - SAP) Monitor attendance Determine, enforce, and monitor probations Determine and enforce disciplinary actions Determine and enforce academic dismissals Approve re‑entries Review serious student concerns/complaints resolve student/faculty disputes Review and Manage Reports The Dean is responsible for managing and reporting on business metrics. To accomplish this, the Dean must review: Budget (materials, equipment, supplies, and maintenance) Satisfactory Academic Progress Reports (SAP) Last Day Attended reports (LDA) Quarterly campus/business goals – as set from master plan

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are those required in a typical professional office setting: communicating with coworkers and getting to and from appropriate on and off‑campus appointments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Professional office setting: moderate noise levels and controlled indoor climate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

LOCATION

This position is an onsite position located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Chancellor and/or designee. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President and all final approvals must come from the Chancellor and/or designee. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

BENEFITS

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental Insurance Health Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off #J-18808-Ljbffr Southeastern-College