Academic Dean: Curriculum & Student Success Leader

Concorde Career Colleges; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $110,000-$120,000 per year

Tuition Waiver after 6 months

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges is seeking an Academic Dean to provide strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and ensure academic integrity across the campus. The role focuses on curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and improving student success through policy implementation and staff development.

Responsibilities include advancing academic programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with program directors to align curricula with industry standards and

Qualifications

• 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 as an Academic Dean (preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with leadership and program directors to implement new and update existing curriculum based on program objectives, industry trends and student needs
• 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
• Support initiatives to enhance student engagement, career readiness, and experiential learning
• 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
• Lead program assessment and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain academic records and overcome institutional reporting requirements
• Establish and 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
• Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Budget management

Strategic planning

Accreditation standards

Online education tech

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Doctorate in Education

Job description

Concorde Career Colleges is seeking an Academic Dean to provide strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and ensure academic integrity across the campus. The role focuses on curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and improving student success through policy implementation and staff development.

Responsibilities include advancing academic programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with program directors to align curricula with industry standards and