Academic Dean - College of Education

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.
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
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 Environment:
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%)