Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

Broward College; Florida; On-site; USD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options – FRS Pension Plan

Wellness program

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Winter and Spring Break Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Broward College seeks an Associate Dean, Academic Affairs to lead department operations and ensure alignment with college policies and strategic goals. This role oversees personnel, scheduling, curriculum implementation, external collaborations, and financial matters, reporting to the Dean or Administrator.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s degree and three years of postsecondary teaching experience with demonstrated leadership. Excellent communication and budget skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• Three years of postsecondary teaching experience with leadership roles.
• Excellent oral and written communication, financial management and budget design skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the academic discipline(s).

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to department personnel to advance the college's academic initiatives.
• Prepare and manage department budgets, class schedules, and faculty assignments.
• Coordinate recruitment and articulation efforts with external and internal partners.
• Advise students on degree and program offerings.
• Develop and manage department budgets and inventory, payroll, grades, syllabi, and reports.
• Represent the department in campus and college-wide activities.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Budget design

Financial management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Profile Summary

The purpose of the job is to serve in a management and leadership capacity reporting to the appropriate Dean or Administrator for the responsibility of overall department operations in accordance with college policies, procedures and contractual agreements, and college/pathway strategic planning goals and objectives.

Employees in this job classification are responsible for the comprehensive coordination and administration of all matters relating to personnel, students, scheduling, curriculum implementation, external agencies, instruction, and all financial considerations relating to the department, and accomplish such in coordination with the college's mission and college-wide goals and campus-based initiatives.

Associated Deans provide leadership for all instructional programs which may include all or some of the courses within the bachelor of applied science, associate in arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science degrees as well as vocational and technical certificates. Performs related work as directed.

Minimum Education

Master's degree required. Doctorate Degree preferred.

Minimum Experience/Training

Requires three years of teaching experience at the postsecondary level, with a history of demonstrated leadership roles in educational settings

Excellent oral and written communication, financial management and budget design skills

Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly/creative research in higher education

In-depth knowledge of the academic discipline(s)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College's mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented faculty and staff
• Oversees and coordinates professional development plans, management and evaluation, and submits appropriate recommendations of personnel actions
• May manage multiple discipline/departments or multiple units within a division
• Works directly with contractual provisions, interpreting contract language and working with faculty to ensure contract provisions are met
• Develops and manages the academic, student or business department's budget(s)
• Has full responsibility for multiple academic disciplines, units or departments
• Responsible for the protection and safe-keeping of confidential data acquired during the course of work

Essential Functions

Daily - 20%: Provides effective leadership to department personnel in fulfilling the mission of the college as such relates to the short and long-range academic initiatives of the department. Monitors technology trends in order to design and implement new programs and/ or courses.

Other - 20%: Works in cooperation with program managers, program coordinators and faculty to prepare and manage the department budget (s), class schedules, and registration process and faculty assignments.

Other - 5%: Serves as liaison to other college departments and administration, for dissemination of information and articulation to various advisory committees, coordinates recruitment efforts when needed, establishes and maintains articulation efforts with external, accrediting agencies, high school and other colleges.

Other - 5%: Completes program reviews in accordance with state and college policy.

Other - 5%: Advises students as needed for specialized degree and program offerings.

Other - 5%: Coordinates, maintains, and submits in a timely manner accurate records, inventory, payroll, faculty schedules, textbook orders, program manuals, grades, course syllabi, catalog materials, and requests for information or other reports.

Other - 5%: Represents the department and participates in various campus and college-wide activities, meetings and committees as appropriate.

Other - 5%: Oversees and coordinates faculty, program managers, program coordinators, student advisors and technical support personnel. This includes recruitment, professional development plans, management and evaluation as well as the submission of appropriate recommendations of personnel actions.

Other - 5%: Oversees the purchasing and maintenance of the necessary hardware, software and support equipment required in the computer labs and classrooms.

Other - 10%: Assists appropriate academic administrators in the development, evaluation and revision of curricula and course outlines, and in the development of grant proposals and program development.

Other - 5%: Works collaboratively in the development of department and campus goals and objectives in accordance with established college policies and procedures.

Other - 5%: Participates in the development and implementation of departmental admission standards and procedures when appropriate.

Other - 5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Our Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Job Title

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

Position Number

P0033175

Job Status

Full time Regular

Department

BAS Program

Location

North Campus

Pay Grade

311

Salary

$81,900 - $94,185 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

Work Shift

First Shift

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday/Weekends/Varies

Hours Per Week

37.5

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

Designated Essential Personnel

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Classification

Administrators

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.