Academic Dean

World Education Network; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 411,000 - 461,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Academic Dean to provide leadership for various pathways, manage budgetary responsibilities, and foster partnerships for student success. The candidate must have a Master's degree and at least two years of administrative experience. This role involves understanding the mission of the Division of Instruction and ensuring high instructional outcomes. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in education. A rich background in budget management and staff development is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of administrative or supervisory leadership experience.
• Experience developing, managing, and evaluating employees.
• Experience in budget preparation and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Arts, Communication & Design pathways.
• Execute the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the Division of Instruction.
• Develop internal and external partnerships for student success.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Data analytics

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Salary

$100,565.00 – $112,632.00 Annually

Location

Littleton, CO

Job Type

Administrator/Professional-Technical (Full-Time)

Job Number

00220

Division

Instruction

FLSA

Exempt

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.

Job Summary

The Academic Dean will provide leadership for the Arts, Communication & Design and Global, Human and Social Service pathways. Pathways and Academic Departments may change over time to meet the needs of ACC and the community we serve.

Responsibilities

The Dean understands, promotes, and executes the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the Division of Instruction, ACC, and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) with the goal of achieving instructional outcomes that align with the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE). This visible position represents the College to internal and external stakeholders and the community. The Dean provides direction, and allocates time to developing internal and external partnerships, especially those related to development of industry partnerships to support student success in clinicals, practicums, apprenticeships, and job placement.

The Dean provides leadership and supervision for faculty and administrative direct reports. Specific responsibilities include: recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff; provide fiscal accountability for assigned cost centers, coordinate program renewals, lead annual comprehensive program reviews, provide oversight for instructional assessment initiatives, ensures accreditation for academic programs, facilitate curriculum and program development, resolve student and personnel issues, promote instructional programs and participate in other related instructional projects that benefit students, faculty, and the college.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree, or higher, from an accredited institution.
• Two years of administrative or supervisory leadership experience.
• Experience developing, managing, and evaluating employees.
• Experience in budget preparation and management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of issues and trends in higher education that affect budgets, policies, student services, tuition models, and instructional strategies.
• Experience in data analytics, business intelligence and artificial intelligence tools and applications desired.
• Experience teaching and/or training with adult learners.
• Experience integrating current technology to enhance productivity and facilitate learning.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum and program development incorporating adult learning theory.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, governing boards, or accreditation agencies.
• Grant management experience.

How to Apply

All applicants must submit:

• Resume
• Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging mean to you and how you have demonstrated these values in your current or previous professional responsibilities.

Reach out to us at [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
• All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at aweburl.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at [phone] or a@[e-mail].