Campus Academic Dean - American Career College

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Director, and working closely with the Provost, the Campus Academic Dean is responsible for the leadership, direction, supervision and evaluation of the general education program, and academic support and services.  Responsibilities include academic policy administration, instructional effectiveness, instructional administration services, general education academic advising and general education academic tutoring. Serves as a member of the campus leadership team for strategic planning, fiscal management, resource development, community relations, and policy setting.  Assists in the development of operational and capital budgets, and prepares reports on budgets, staffing, retention, and other program activities as required.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in higher education, teaching discipline, counseling/student services or related field required.
• Terminal degree preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in teaching/administration. 
• A minimum of five years’ increasingly responsible management and supervisory experience in one or more areas of academic instructional management at the level of dean or above.
• Knowledge in organization and leadership of the operations of the academic area to cultivate a learner-centered environment, and to foster excellence.
• Knowledge in technological support and delivery of educational programs and services.
• Knowledge and evidence of strong supervisory and management skills, administrative systems management, strategic planning, assessment and community organization as applicable to specialized program area. 
• Knowledge of academic management, general education, instructional curriculum and program development and implementation at both the course and program level, integrated instructional and student development programs and evaluation techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as BRN, WASC, and other accreditation standards. 
• Experience with MS Office. 
• Knowledge of applicable databases and computer application systems to supply the most accurate information, reports and projections.

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