Dean - School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Sciences

Ivy Tech Community College; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day 1

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Paid time off

Employer retirement contribution

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in East Chicago, IN, seeks a Dean to serve as the principal academic and administrative leader of the School. You will lead planning, budgeting, staffing, curriculum development, and instructional quality to advance student success and workforce readiness.

Reporting collaboratively, you will promote the School and College with industry and transfer institutions, while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required, preferably in a related field OR a Master’s degree in any field with 18 credit hours in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years applicable industry experience
• Minimum five years related teaching experience
• Meets faculty credentials per ASOM 7.1 for at least one program within the division for which oversight is assigned
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and maintaining currency in the field.
• Demonstrated competency in supervision and leadership.
• A combination of industry with teaching/training experience may be considered in lieu of specific years’ experience noted above.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate academic planning with senior academic leadership to support mission and strategic planning.
• Oversee curriculum development, program review, and resource allocation to meet student and workforce needs.
• Coordinate enrollment management and enrollment-related activities with Student Affairs and Marketing.
• Manage School budget and financial planning with data-driven analysis.
• Supervise, hire, train, and mentor faculty and staff; assign schedules and workloads.
• Provide student advising support and monitor student success.
• Participate in committees and professional associations to advance School and College interests.
• Foster external partnerships and articulation with four-year institutions and industry.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staffing

Curriculum development

Faculty development

Education

Master’s degree

Master’s with 18 related credit hours

Job description

Serves as principal academic and administrative leader of the designated School working to achieve the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives. The Dean has the responsibility for, planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, curriculum, instruction, program and instructional quality, student academic success and other academic matters. This position actively represents and promotes the School and the College to students, business and industry, parents, professional organizations, secondary and post-secondary articulation partners, and other relevant constituencies. The Dean may deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives as needed. Proactively and in collaboration with Corporate College, identifies opportunities and challenges for the School particularly in the context of linkages to economic sectors, current and future workforce needs and instructional resources, the College’s Strategic Plan. This position performs all of the essential functions as identified below.Location: East Chicago with some regional and statewide travelPay Range: $85,000 - 95,000 per yearBenefits: Full benefits starting day 1:Employer contribution to retirement plan.Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidental injury and illness, and more!Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement.Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.Full time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities.Professional Development opportunities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:LEADERSHIPWork with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and School Vice President to support the College’s mission, strategic planning and College development initiatives. Proactively link with business and industry in regards to current and future College curricula within the division. Work with Vice Chancellor, School Vice President, individual program and department chairs, and other faculty to plan for curriculum development, modifications and deletions; set priorities for resource needs and provide program analysis. Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making and to keep staff informed about issues and projects for the overall College instructional program. Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education. Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus. Provide leadership for program improvement, development, and review and recommend changes to maintain relevance of academic programs and to meet student, business and industry, workforce and community needs. Promote excellence in learning centered teaching and promote faculty engagement in scholarly activities. Link the College’s Strategic Plan with School strategies, objectives and initiatives. Ensure School’s compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards and legal requirements.INSTRUCTIONAs Dean, a teaching load of up to 6 credit hours per semester may be assigned on an as needed basis.ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 1. Coordinate with Student Affairs and Marketing and Communications activities for student recruitment, advising, registration, retention, graduation and other promotional activities. 2. Develop secondary and post-secondary linkages, including the facilitation of high school-based dual credit initiatives. 3. Facilitate the development of course schedules conducive to student enrollment. 4. Participate in career services and alumni activities.RESOURCE MANAGEMENTDevelop and manage the School budget consistent with college policy and sound financial management principles. Facilitate data-driven analysis of information regarding curriculum related matters. Facilitate program review process in timely manner. Identify and prioritize School needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and re-allocate resources. Confer with faculty regarding ideas for program improvement to find resources for development through grants, College development initiatives and special projects. Work with the Regional Development Office to identify and secure specific fundraising opportunities that support the priorities and needs of the School.STAFFINGInterview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, supervise, develop, evaluate, mentor, counsel, and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures. Facilitate assignment of faculty to classes, monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester.ADVISING AND STUDENT SUCCESSWork with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success. Ensure compliance with College policy to resolve student issues and assist faculty and staff to refer issues (student behavior, grade changes, etc.) to appropriate departments. Provide student advising support as assigned.INSTITUTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICEParticipate in department, campus and college-wide committees. Serve discipline by providing leadership and participation in appropriate professional associations and organizations.COMMUNITY RELATIONS/OUTREACHCommunicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs and establish advisory committees as appropriate. Directly work with Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Division Vice President for promotion of the School and College development initiatives. Facilitate academic partnerships between the School and four-year transfer institutions; assure maximum course articulation for students. Participate and provide professional expertise to aid or lead organizations that create linkages between the college and the community.The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree required, preferably in a related field OR a Master's degree in any field with 18 credit hours in a related field.Minimum 3 years applicable industry experienceMinimum five years related teaching experienceMeets faculty credentials per ASOM 7.1 for at least one program within the division for which oversight is assignedEvidence of ongoing professional development and maintaining currency in the field.Demonstrated competency in supervision and leadership.A combination of industry with teaching/training experience may be considered in lieu of specific years’ experience noted above.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with secondary and post-secondary partnerships or community partnershipsEvidence of contributions to the community and to the profession; involved in a workforce development initiative, service on an industry council, or other related activityIvy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:Health & WellnessMultiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contributionDental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontiaVision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesWellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness RewardsFlexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent careRetirement & Financial Security10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two yearsBasic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverageShort-term and long-term disability benefitsEducational BenefitsFee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent childrenTuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programsPaid professional development opportunitiesWork‑Life BalanceGenerous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recessFlexible work arrangements where availablePaid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)Paid parental leave (4 weeks)Additional PerksEligibility for Public Service Loan ForgivenessAdditional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail servicesIvy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.