Associate Dean, Academic Programs & Operations

Alamo Colleges District; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alamo Colleges District is seeking an Associate Dean to provide operational leadership for programs within the Human Development & Public Service departments. This role translates college and district strategy into day-to-day delivery by coordinating curriculum, staff, and scheduling while supporting student progression.

Reporting to the Dean, the role requires extensive experience in higher education administration, including faculty evaluation, resource stewardship, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in college teaching and instructional administration.
• Program planning and development experience.
• Record of increasingly broad responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery for assigned departments.
• Translate curriculum and strategy into day-to-day delivery.
• Coordinate faculty and staff, scheduling and staffing.
• Support student progression and completion.
• Ensure quality, assessment, and compliance.

Skills

Faculty leadership

Curriculum coordination

Staff scheduling

Student progression

Program planning

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

5 years leading academic departments

7+ years as faculty

Job description

The Alamo Colleges District is seeking an Associate Dean to provide operational leadership for programs within the Human Development & Public Service departments. This role translates college and district strategy into day-to-day delivery by coordinating curriculum, staff, and scheduling while supporting student progression.

Reporting to the Dean, the role requires extensive experience in higher education administration, including faculty evaluation, resource stewardship, and compliance.