Dean of Assessment, Program Development & Academic Support

Rockland Community College SUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockland Community College, part of the SUNY system in New York, seeks a Dean of Assessment, Program Development and Academic Support to provide strategic leadership for academic assessment, curriculum development, program review, and support services.

The Dean ensures SUNY and NYSED compliance, drives continuous improvement, and partners with faculty and administrators to advance student success and institutional effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in higher education or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience at a 2- or 4-year institution.
• Demonstrated leadership and assessment experience.
• References: provide three professional references with names, phones and emails.
• Official transcripts may be requested; foreign transcripts need evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for institutional assessment and program review.
• Oversee development, revision, approval, and discontinuance of curricula and programs.
• Serve as liaison to Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee and other committees.
• Provide leadership for academic support services to promote student retention and completion.
• Develop, implement, and review academic policies and procedures.
• Coordinate SUNY/NYSED accreditation and other regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with SUNY, NYSED, and external agencies on curriculum matters.
• Oversee articulation agreements, transfer pathways, and partnerships.
• Identify opportunities for new academic programs and workforce initiatives.
• Support grant development, reporting, and assessment activities.

Skills

Leadership

Assessment

Education

Master’s degree in higher education or related field

Job description

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Dean of Assessment, Program Development & Academic Support

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Position: Dean of Assessment, Program Development and Academic Support

Job Duties:

Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Assessment, Program Development and Academic Support provides strategic leadership for academic assessment, curriculum development, program review, academic support services, and institutional planning. The Dean is responsible for advancing academic quality through continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with State University of New York (SUNY) and New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements, and leading innovation in academic programming. Working collaboratively with faculty, deans, administrators, and external partners, the Dean oversees institutional assessment processes, curriculum development, academic policies, and program planning that promote student success, academic excellence, and institutional effectiveness

Essential Functions:

Provide strategic leadership for institutional assessment, academic program review, and continuous improvement initiatives

Oversee the development, revision, approval, and discontinuance of curricula, courses, certificates, and academic programs

Serve as the administrative liaison and ex officio member of the Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee, Program Review, and General Education Committees.

Provide leadership and oversight for academic support services to promote student retention, persistence, and completion

Direct the development, implementation, and periodic review of academic policies and procedures

Coordinate institutional compliance with SUNY, NYSED, accreditation, and other regulatory requirements related to academic affairs

Serve as the primary liaison between the Office of Academic Affairs and SUNY, NYSED, and other external agencies on matters related to curriculum and academic programming

Oversee articulation agreements, transfer pathways, and academic partnerships with secondary schools, colleges, universities, and community organizations

Collaborate with faculty and administrators to identify opportunities for new academic programs, workforce initiatives, and innovative instructional delivery methods.

Support grant development, implementation, reporting, and assessment activities related to academic initiatives.

Collaborate with the Vice President of Academic Affairs in academic planning, strategic initiatives, resource allocation, and budget development.

Represents the Office of Academic Affairs on institutional committees and at College, SUNY, and community meetings.

Participate in the development and implementation of management strategies, policies, and procedures affecting Academic Affairs.

Participate in executive-level planning and strategic discussions involving personnel, organizational structure, and academic operations.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree with a minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience at a 2 or 4 year at community college or institution of higher education. Must have leadership and Assessment experience.

Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate. Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

Rockland Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Our mission demonstrates a strong public commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus community.