Dean of Arts and Sciences

Cecil College; Bay View (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cecil College in North East, MD seeks a Dean of Arts & Sciences to provide visionary leadership over English, humanities, mathematics, sciences, DAMD, art, music, GED/ABE, and related labs. The Dean supervises instruction, planning, budgeting, and faculty evaluation.

The role requires in-person presence with telework allowed per policy; travel between North East and Elkton campuses is expected and interaction with students, staff and the college community is frequent.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required; doctorate preferred.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level required; a minimum 2 years experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years academic leadership experience, 5 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and supervision of Arts & Sciences programs.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal regulations.
• Lead curriculum development and program assessments.
• Manage budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching to staff and faculty; ensure cross-training/coverage.
• Recruit and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Participate in required reporting and advisory boards.
• Support student success initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical/problem-solving

Confidentiality and discretion

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas

PowerPoint

Email

Social media tools

Job description

The Dean of Arts & Sciences oversees the administration and supervises and supports the academic instruction in the following areas: English and Humanities, Communication, Math, Sciences, Digital Arts and Media Design (DAMD), Art, Music, GED/ABE, and labs for Science, Art and DAMD. The dean oversees student appeals; planning, resource allocation, faculty hiring and evaluation, curriculum development, scheduling, course and program assessments.

The Dean provides visionary leadership, strategic oversight, and direction to advance the college’s strategic goals. The Dean represents the Arts & Science areas on the Vice-President’s staff.

Due to the need of interaction with students, employees and the college community this position requires in-person presence. This position is eligible for telework based on Telework policy.

• Ensure that all Arts & Sciences Programs are in compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations. In accordance with the CAO, faculty and staff, recommend academic/instructional policies and procedures for Arts & Sciences and non-credit programs which include curriculum, course scheduling, faculty and adjunct assignments, evaluations and promotions and contract renewals. Ensure that all policies and procedures are reviewed and updated in a timely manner. Ensure maintenance of records/files of course syllabi and program curricula submitted by faculty and approved by the Academic Affairs Committee.
• Demonstrates the ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse faculty members, identify and address their needs to support student success initiatives and foster positive educational outcomes.
• Ensure Arts & Sciences course and program assessments are completed within the prescribed timeframes.
• Provide oversight and leadership in the development of the Arts & Sciences operational budgets by collecting, consolidating and prioritizing department inputs. Monitors expenditures monthly for reconciliation.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and coaching to staff and faculty; ensures cross-training/coverage as needed within areas, and supports professional development
• Supervise the recruitment and hiring for staff and faculty positions. Conduct Performance Evaluation reviews in support of the Performance Management Program.
• Conduct and review faculty evaluations for all areas in division
• Participate in public relations activities for the College.
• Oversee the development and submission of mandatory reporting, and accreditation reports. Currently includes: state and federal reporting for GED/ABE programs.
• Serve on advisory boards for department disciplines such as but not limited to: ABE/GED, DAMD, Art.
• Serve on college committees as directed by supervisor or designee.
• Facilitate the grant application process, providing or coordinating discipline expertise as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Master’s degree is required; doctorate preferred.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level required; a minimum 2 years experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years academic leadership experience, 5 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact well with colleagues and general public.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong collegial working relationships with diverse organizational populations, government agencies, and other external organizations supporting student success.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, multitasking environment with frequent interruptions
• Aptitude in technology use such as but not limited to: Microsoft office; e-mail; Canvas ; Power point ; and various forms of social media.

Scheduling Requirements:

Office hours may vary depending on the assignment to be completed. Ability to work a varied schedule during critical periods including evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. This position supports staff, faculty and students at Cecil College's main campus in North East, MD, its additional location in Elkton, MD and all additional instructional sites. Travel between these locations is required. Position is expected to have routine coverage at Elkton location as required by supervisor and/or designee.

Physical Demands

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Private office that must be open and accessible to College staff, faculty, and visitors. Nature of responsibilities dictates work to be subject to interruptions and numerous distractions.

This is an exempt position (not overtime eligible); Grade 121 (pay scale:$81,295-130,072 ). Based on the budget, the salary for the position will be $117,000-121,000. Applicants' initial salary placement is based on internal equity and relevant candidate experience.