Associate Dean (Public Policy and Student Development) SAC

Alamo Colleges District; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Colleges District seeks an Associate Dean (Public Policy and Student Development) to provide academic and administrative leadership for the Public Policy & Student Development Departments in San Antonio, TX. You will translate district strategy into day-to-day operations, oversee curriculum, scheduling, staffing, and student progression, and ensure quality, assessment, and compliance across programs.

The role may involve evening/weekend hours and reports to the Dean with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field required.
• Five years of experience leading academic departments in a higher education institution.
• Seven or more years of experience as a faculty member in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the college's operational delivery for assigned departments, translating strategy into day-to-day practice.
• Coordinate curriculum, scheduling, staffing, and resources to support student progression and program quality.

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

Five years of experience leading academic departments in a higher education institution

Seven or more years of experience as a faculty member at a higher education institution

Job description

Associate Dean (Public Policy and Student Development) SAC - req14244

The Associate Dean provides academic and administrative leadership for programs within the Public Policy & Student Development Departments.

If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at [e-mail] for clarification on eligibility of this position.

Posting closes on: 10/23/2026 at 6:00pm CST

Hourly or Salaried: Salary

Number of opening: 1

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Location: Dean Academic Success CCAST
1819 N Main Ave.
San Antonio, Texas, 78212
United States

Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Some Evening or weekend hours may be required.

Job Summary and Description

The AssociateDean serves asthe College's operational leader for assigned departments. This role translatesCollege and District academic strategy into day-to-day department delivery byexecuting approvedcurriculum, coordinating faculty and staff, managing course scheduling andstaffing, supportingstudent progression and completion, stewarding resources and operationalreadiness, and ensuring quality, assessment, and applicable compliance acrossassigned departments and their instructionalofferings. TheAssociate Dean operates within frameworks set by the College and District andprovides clear administrativeauthority for faculty evaluation, resource stewardship, and operationaldecision-making. Depending on assignment, the role may support Transferdiscipline, Workforce / CTE programs, or a combination of departmentportfolios, with additional responsibilities as described in this job description. Reports tothe appropriate Dean, as assigned.

• Level of educational completion as required for faculty status.
• Experience in college teaching, instructional administration and program planning and development with a record of increasingly broad responsibilities.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree in relevant field of study.
• Five years of experience leading academic departments in a higher education institution.
• Seven or more years of experience as a faculty member at a higher education institution.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licenses or certifications may berequired depending on programs managed (e.g., Registered Nursing license).