Associate Academic Dean

E05 Community College of Vermont; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont State Colleges System seeks a senior leader to oversee one or more college academic programs, supervise program directors, and coordinate faculty training. The role includes budget management, grants, accreditation support, and curriculum planning in collaboration with senior staff and external partners.

Responsibilities cover performance metrics, policy interpretation, and ensuring program quality.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Three to five years of higher education teaching and administrative experience.
• Extensive knowledge of secondary and higher education systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee orientation and support programs for new faculty and trainers.
• Directly supervise Coordinators of Teaching and Learning and Program Directors.
• Develop performance metrics and assess program outcomes.
• Prepare and manage grants and budgets; write annual reports; prepare catalog information.
• Assist the Dean of Academic Affairs with long-range planning, curriculum development, accreditation reports, and policies.

Education

Master's degree in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Job Description

Manage and supervise one or more college academic program(s). Oversee orientation and support programs for new faculty and trainers. Directly supervise Coordinators of Teaching and Learning and Program Directors. Lend support in supervising and training faculty and other staff members. Handle and resolve student requests and complaints that require administrative assistance or intervention. Prepare and manage grants and budgets, write annual reports, and prepare catalog information. Develop performance metrics and assess program outcomes. Oversee processes that ensure continuous improvement in curriculum and program quality. Participate in planning and implementing curriculum for one or more college academic program(s). Work with faculty and content experts to develop curricula and maintain quality of programs. Assist the Dean of Academic Affairs in long‑range planning, development, and evaluation of courses, training, academic events, and academic programs. Assist in the preparation of accreditation reports and documentation. Recommend plans, policies and procedures for academic programs in the areas of responsibility. Interpret and ensure adherence to academic policies and procedures. In collaboration with senior directors, coordinators of teaching and learning, coordinators of student advising, and the registrar’s office, ensure that administrative processes and expectations are clear. In partnership with curriculum committees and other members of Academic Council, promote and strengthen curricula, instruction, and advising; and guide the vision, development, and implementation of college‑wide academic success and engagement. Identify and conduct outreach with external organizations. Collaborate with multiple partners in early childhood education, secondary education, and higher education to create and support articulation agreements and pathways leading to credentials and degrees. Provide leadership through participation in collegewide and VSCS committees and state and regional professional organizations and groups. Keep abreast of current developments in academic programs and educational requirements as well as academic technologies. May serve as acting Dean of Academic Affairs in the Dean's absence. Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from the Dean of Academic Affairs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides supervision of Coordinators of Teaching and Learning and Program Directors. Indirectly supervises part‑time faculty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in an appropriate discipline, three to five years of higher education teaching and administrative experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Extensive knowledge of secondary and higher education systems is highly desirable, as is experience in providing faculty training and support.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties as a result of repetitive motion and/or long periods of standing or sitting. Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 15lbs) easy‑to‑handle materials.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with many and frequent distractions such as noise and interruptions. Work schedule may vary during high volume periods. This is an FLSA exempt, salaried position based on a typical 40 hour/week schedule. This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all‑encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

JOB POSTING RESPONSIBILITIES

Scheduled Hours Weekly: 40

Budgeted Wage for this Position: $84,500

Exempt Status: Exempt

Grade: G17

At the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS), our mission is grounded in empowering students and strengthening communities across Vermont. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated, statewide community that believes in the transformative power of education — not only in the classroom, but in careers, lives, and local economies. VSCS encompasses Vermont State University, the Community College of Vermont, and our System Office, with 12 centers, 5 campuses, and more than 10 additional learning sites across the state. Deeply rooted in our communities, we provide affordable, flexible, and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of today’s learners — from recent high school graduates to adult students reentering the workforce. Through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to workforce development, we help build a vibrant, resilient Vermont. Our employees are key to this mission. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a workplace culture that values collaboration, diversity, and purpose. If you’re passionate about education that makes a real and lasting difference, we invite you to grow your career with the Vermont State Colleges System — and help shape the future of our students, our communities, and our state.