Dean of Academic Affairs Southeastern College
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Benefits:401(k)Health insurancePaid time offOVERVIEW:The core mission of Southeastern 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 modeling 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 FacultyOverseeing campus curricula, programs, and course deliveryFacilitating cross-departmental coordinationMonitoring student progressDirect Reports:Campus level Department Chairs/Program CoordinatorsAssociate Dean (larger campuses)Faculty (directly report to Dean at smaller campuses)RegistrarLibrarianESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Hire and Train Faculty/Staff:Assess staffing needsConduct search/advertisingConduct interviewsAssess 15 minute teaching demonstrationsOn-board and orient new faculty and staffMentor program chairsCoordinate and provide faculty trainingManage Faculty and Staff:Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to facultyReview student evaluations of facultyConduct annual faculty performance evaluationsIdentify low performing faculty and work with program chairs to improve performanceMonitor enhancement plans and review progressMonitor and Maintain Curricula:Monitor program and course performanceAssess and monitor program and logistical needsWork with advisory boards and local employers to identify community needsDevelop new courses and programs to meet community needsEnsure compliance with accreditation (SACS and program specific accreditations)Manage accreditation processAudit academic files for completenessManage Delivery of Educational Services:Enforce academic policiesReview incoming studentsOversee the registration processConduct student orientationMonitor course deliveryMonitor student retentionEnsure grades are posted and transcripts maintainedOversee the libraryOversee and Monitor Student Performance:Monitor academic progressMonitor attendanceDetermine, enforce, and monitor probationsDetermine and enforce disciplinary actionsDetermine and enforce academic dismissalsApprove re-entriesReview serious student concerns/complaintsResolve student/faculty disputesReview and Manage Reports:Budget (materials, equipment, supplies, and maintenance)Satisfactory Academic Progress Reports (SAP)Last Day Attended reports (LDA)Quarterly campus/business goalsPHYSICAL 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 Executive Director and/or designee. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President and all final approvals must come from the Executive Director and/or designee.Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:The Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for managing all campus academic programs. This includes managing faculty, adjuncts, registrars, academic staff, and the librarian. The position entails overseeing the development/monitoring of curriculum and student issues.Knowledge:Academic administrationCurriculum developmentBusiness planningStudent affairsSkills:ManagementGoal settingPlanningExperience: Experience in an academic environment and particularly in a career college environment is of particular importance. Work experience in the following areas is highly valued:Academic administration (college/university level)Career college teaching/managementProfessional/executive educationEducation, Experience, and Training:At Southeastern College, the Dean oversees the delivery of academic services and is responsible for ensuring a quality education for all students. All Deans should, at a minimum, hold a Bachelor's degree and have experience in academia. Preferred candidate must have 2-3 years of management in higher education in Allied Health programs.#J-18808-Ljbffr