Dean of Faculty

Kids for the Future; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Earned Wage Access (On-Demand Pay)

Employee Referral Bonus Program

RenewMD Employee Perks – Discounts on医

Job summary

Milan Institute in Vacaville, CA seeks a Dean of Faculty to provide leadership and oversight for all instructional operations. You will recruit, coach, and evaluate faculty to ensure high-quality instruction and an exceptional student learning experience.

Partner with campus leadership to promote student retention, graduation, licensure success, and overall academic excellence while maintaining accreditation standards and state requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of instructional or educational leadership experience.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing employees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop instructional team and oversee curriculum delivery.
• Coach instructors and monitor student progress and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and policies.
• Oversee faculty observations and performance evaluations.
• Manage faculty schedules and payroll compliance.

Skills

Educational leadership

Coaching

Communication

Conflict resolution

Performance metrics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Job description

• Base Pay $70,304.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt (Salary)

Description

Position Summary

The Dean of Faculty provides leadership and oversight for all instructional operations at the campus. This position is responsible for recruiting, developing, coaching, and evaluating faculty while ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality instruction and an exceptional student learning experience.

The Dean of Faculty partners closely with campus leadership to promote student retention, graduation, licensure success, and overall academic excellence while maintaining compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and state board requirements.

Student Retention and Satisfaction

• Completion - All programs exceed the minimum accreditation (COE 60%) benchmark completion annually.
• Employment – Partner with Career Services to ensure all programs exceed a minimum of 70% placement annually.
• Exam Pass Rate (Licensure), as applicable – All programs exceed a minimum of 70% exam pass rate annually, with 90% of graduates successfully passing exams.
• Quality Graduates – Ensures faculty are preparing graduates to be career-minded and career-ready to achieve placement goals in all programs.
• Support, communicate, and model the concepts taught in the curriculum to ensure students are embracing the processes that will aid them in their future success at Milan, their career, and professional life.
• Partner with Career Services regarding any student issues or concerns prior to and during externship. Students are Education’s responsibility through externship.
• Facility – Ensure the classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and breakrooms are clean and “customer-friendly”.
• Resolve faculty requests/concerns within 24-48 hours.

Faculty Management/Supervision

• Maintain faculty through interviewing and hiring, as well as holding faculty accountable through coaching, developing, and terminating.
• Train all faculty on policy and procedures using the faculty manual and/or policies and procedures as a guideline as well as any other company tools.
• Monitor faculty’s progress to ensure the successful completion of training prior to or by the established deadline.
• Provide all new faculty safety training within the first two weeks of employment.
• Ensure all classes are taught by qualified and effective instructors both on campus and virtually.
• Ensure all faculty follows through with campus and company policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Instructor Observations – Observe all faculty a minimum of six (6) times per year - one observation every other month. Meet with the instructor within 24-48 hours to review observation, provide feedback, guidance, and coaching. Ensure faculty member signs and dates the observations and is provided a copy. Upload the Observation Form to the appropriate location.
• Instructor Performance – Validate instructors are teaching the prescribed curriculum by observing the instructor to ensure that lesson plans are followed. In addition, ensure distance education expectations are followed, providing students with an engaging and productive educational experience on campus and during distance education.
• Facilitate faculty meetings at least once per month with an agenda (following prescribed guidelines), minutes, and, sign-in sheet.
• Ensure that each instructor completes two (2) Employer Site visits per year following policy guidelines.
• Ensure curriculum is followed and new updates are rolled out successfully
• Ensure classroom equipment is adequate, in good working order, and in proper quantities to meet the needs of students.
• Ensure that necessary classroom supplies to meet curriculum requirements are communicated consistently, and classroom inventory is managed effectively.
• Staff Development and Training – Assure that each instructor receives new hire instructor training following the New Hire Checklist, regularly attends staff meetings, completes 12 hours of continuing education/professional development annually.
• Staff Retention – Maintain a stable instructional staff to positively impact student retention. Recognize, encourage, and celebrate faculty achievements. Treat each faculty member fairly and consistently with respect and dignity. Voluntary faculty attrition should be no more than 20% per year.
• Employee Evaluations – At the minimum 90% of Employee Annual Evaluations must be completed, provided to the employee, and submitted to HR by the due date.
• Ensure all HR polices are followed in a timely manner, including New Hire paper, account setup, background checks, and termination process.
• Manage faculty schedules, monitor instructor student ratios, consistently complete all payroll requirements per HR guidelines, including monitoring instructor payroll in Time Force.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate/contribute to campus staff and management meetings, Education Leader Conference Calls, and monthly accreditation meetings.
• Partner with Campus Director to execute COE Occupational Advisory Committee Meetings (one per year) and an Institutional Advisory Committee Meeting (one per year) or NACCAS Advisory Board Meeting (one per year).
• Prepare and submit monthly Completion Projection Report per the required distribution schedule
• Consistently execute HR policies and procedures, including all requirements related to payroll, terminations, and hiring.
• Cooperate with all departments to ensure transparency and effective communication.
• Update/Post Documents at least quarterly –Continuing Education Documentation, Instructor Observations, New Instructor Checklist, Employer Visit Forms, Faculty Meeting documentation, Theory schedules (Cosmetology related programs), and other required documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of instructional or educational leadership experience in higher education or career education.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and implement improvement strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student information systems.

Preferred

• Valid license in cosmetology or related field.
• Previous experience as a Program Director, Lead Instructor, Dean, or Academic Administrator.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and state licensing requirements.
• Experience preparing students for licensure and employment.

Core Competencies

• Educational Leadership
• Faculty Development & Coaching
• Student Success
• Instructional Excellence
• Communication & Influence
• Accountability
• Strategic Thinking
• Operational Excellence
• Integrity & Professionalism

Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of instructional or educational leadership experience in higher education or career education.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and implement improvement strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and student information systems.

Preferred

• Valid license in cosmetology or related field.
• Previous experience as a Program Director, Lead Instructor, Dean, or Academic Administrator.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and state licensing requirements.
• Experience preparing students for licensure and employment.

Summary

ith over 40 years of experience, Milan Institute is dedicated to helping students develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to pursue rewarding careers. The quality of our education begins with strong faculty leadership and instructors who are engaged, supported, and committed to student success.

As the Dean of Faculty, you'll lead and develop our instructional team while ensuring students receive a high-quality, engaging, and consistent educational experience. You'll coach and support instructors, oversee classroom and clinical instruction, monitor student academic progress and outcomes, and help create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and student achievement.

If you're an experienced education leader who enjoys developing instructors, improving educational outcomes, and creating an environment where both faculty and students can succeed, we invite you to bring your leadership to Milan Institute.

Why Join Milan Institute?

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Earned Wage Access (On-Demand Pay)*
• Employee Referral Bonus Program*
• RenewMD Employee Perks – Eligible employees receive exclusive discounts on select aesthetic and wellness services through our affiliated RenewMD medical spa.*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and ongoing training
• Career advancement opportunities across multiple campuses and departments
• Employee discounts and other voluntary benefits

*Benefits and perks are subject to eligibility requirements and company policy.