Academic Dean

Title: Academic Dean

Department: Academics 

Reports to: V.P. of Academics/Director of Academics

General Purpose: The purpose of the Academic Dean is to manage all aspects of campus academic operations.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities           

•          Determine optimum faculty staffing model for the campus; recruit, hire, train and evaluate faculty in cooperation with Program Managers and the Director of Academics

•          Serves our program generalist to resolve staffing issues and provide instructional advice to staff.

•          Train and orient new faculty in overall expectations and campus procedures; ensure new faculty meet with Program Managers or Program Leads for program-specific training.

•          Implements strategies and collaborative efforts to increase student retention and program completion rates, maintain high academic standards, and ensure continuous improvement.

•          Ensure faculty is teaching according to the prescribed curriculum and outlined structure 

•          Conduct faculty meetings

•          Provide campus leadership and direction

•          Enforce faculty reporting procedures for attendance, grades, academic probation, at-risk students, etc.

•          Perform various regular reports including daily attendance rates, staffing, pass/fail rates, retention, etc.

•          Collaborate and communicate regularly with Program Managers, Program Leads, Student Services, and other Academic Deans to ensure consistent quality delivery of programs and services.

•          Respond, investigate and take appropriate action regarding student or staff complaints or concerns.

•          Actively contribute to program improvement through participation in CSI’s Academic Priority Committee, Curriculum Enhancement Committee, and Specialty Sub Committee 

•          Deliver feedback and input from faculty and students regarding curriculum and instructional materials to the Director of Academics, Academic Priority Committee

•          Monitor the Academic Department budget

•          Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory: Directly supervises academic staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.     

Education and/or Experience: The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, with preference to a Master’s degree in education, teaching, curriculum & instruction, educational leadership, or related field. At least two years of relevant work experience in the education setting is required. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience required, preferably in an academic setting.  

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.  Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.  Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Equipment/Computer Skills    Incumbent must be able to use the following equipment and software packages with proficiency:

•          Microsoft Office Suite 

•          SMS

•          GradPro

Behavioral Competencies       

•          Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self & others; inspires respect & trust; shows courage to take action; motivates others to perform well; is diplomatic.

•          Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communication; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; maintains patience.

•          Managing People - Effectively leads and develops staff. Effectively directs staff and provides ongoing feedback. Accurately evaluates performance, matches abilities and job requirements, and establishes an effective working relationship.

•          Delegation - Delegates work assignments; matches responsibility to the person; sets expectations & monitors activities; provides recognition for results.

•          Verbal Communications - Speaks clearly & persuasively; Listens well; responds appropriately; Personable; Demonstrates presentation /platform skills.

•          Innovation - Displays original thinking & creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work.

•          Analytical & Research Skills - Collects & researches data; uses intuition & experience to complement data; designs workflows & procedures.

•          Initiative - Self-starting; Creative; Motivated; Searches for new, improved methods and procedures. 

•          Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Can “think on your feet”.

•          Resilient – Persistent; maintains high energy level when dealing with challenges; Maintains confidence.

•          Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

•          Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

•          Encouraging - Exhibits confidence in self & others; inspires respect & trust.

•          Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

•          Organized/Detail Oriented - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Works in an organized manner; plans for additional resources; sets goals & objectives. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

•          Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

•          Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

•           Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 Additional Requirements: Solid and proven knowledge of counseling and intervention methods; curriculum development and application; theories, methods, practices, and equipment used in education programs.

Benefits Offered

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount Program