Academic Dean (Immediate Start)

Academic Dean

The Academic Dean is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, and academic integrity of the campus. This role oversees faculty, curriculum development, student success initiatives, accreditation compliance, and overall academic operations. The Academic Dean ensures that academic programs align with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and industry best practices.

Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses

Paid Time Off : Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)

Retirement Matching : 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days

Paid Parental Leave : 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby

Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents

Health Plan Enrollment : Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

Provide visionary leadership in curriculum development, academic policies, and faculty development

Ensure academic programs meet accreditation, state, and federal requirements

Promote excellence in teaching, research, and student learning outcomes

Implement training programs and workshops of faculty/staff for professional development

Oversee student advising, retention, and academic support services

Address academic concerns, grievances, and appeals

Develop and maintain learning resources that comply with regulatory standards and meet students needs

Implement mechanisms to meet and exceed all academic outcomes for students and campus

Lead the campus student retention efforts and provide support for program directors and faculty with retention activities, strategy, and initiatives

Contribute to institutional strategic planning and accreditation efforts

Manage budgetary and financial planning for the academic division

Foster relationships with external partners, including businesses, advisory boards, community organizations, and accrediting bodies

Ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards

Maintain academic records and oversee institutional reporting requirements

Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics

Education/Experience

Master's degree in an Academic Area, Education, or closely related field (required) (Candidates without a master's must obtain one within two years of hire)

Doctorate degree in an Academic Area, Education, or closely related field (preferred)

Eight (8) years leadership experience in education and four (4) years experience teaching or acting in an administrative role within a post-secondary environment (preferred)

Prior experience an an Academic Dean (preferred)

Proficiency in budget management and strategic planning

ACCSC) and higher education policies

Proficiency with online education and emerging instructional technologies

Proficiency leading interdisciplinary initiatives and multiple higher education programs

Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks

Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously

Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position

Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. On-site; Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.

Travel requirements

Local (up to 5%)

Overnight Travel (up to 5%)

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