Dean of Academic Innovation & Strategic Initiatives

South Orange County Community College District; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Irvine Valley College seeks a Dean of Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives to lead college‑wide academic planning, curriculum development, enrollment management, accreditation, and institutional initiatives. This role partners with Instruction and Student Services to advance student access, success, and completion, aligned with Inspire 2035 and regional strategies.

The Dean will foster data‑driven decision‑making, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in any discipline; an earned doctorate is desirable.
• Experience: at least four years of demonstrable successful leadership and administrative experience in higher education, including two years managing initiatives, enrollment management, or institutional effectiveness projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity across a varied college community.

Responsibilities

• Provide college‑wide leadership in academic planning, curriculum development, enrollment management, accreditation, and institutional initiatives.
• Lead strategic initiatives that advance planning, equity, access, and student success; translate data into actionable insights.
• Oversee curriculum coordination, class scheduling, catalog production, and faculty workload management.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate desirable

Job description

Irvine Valley College seeks a Dean of Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives to lead college‑wide academic planning, curriculum development, enrollment management, accreditation, and institutional initiatives. This role partners with Instruction and Student Services to advance student access, success, and completion, aligned with Inspire 2035 and regional strategies.

The Dean will foster data‑driven decision‑making, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring