Dean - School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Sciences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits day 1

Tuition remission for employees & deps

Professional development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana in East Chicago seeks a Dean to lead instructional programs, budgeting, and community partnerships across the division. The role focuses on curriculum development, enrollment growth, and student success while aligning with institutional priorities.

The Dean will oversee faculty, drive program improvement, and collaborate with college leadership to ensure academic excellence and workforce relevance. Regional travel is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required, preferably in a related field OR a Master’s degree with 18 credit hours in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years applicable industry experience.
• Minimum five years related teaching experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and maintaining currency in the field.
• Demonstrated competency in supervision and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development, strategic planning, and program assessment to align with the College’s mission.
• As Dean, manage teaching load up to 6 credit hours per semester as needed.
• Coordinate student recruitment, advising, and enrollment strategies with relevant departments.
• Oversee school budgeting and resource allocation, including grants and fundraising opportunities.
• Supervise faculty, mentor staff, and evaluate performance per college policies.
• Participate in committees, professional associations, and community partnerships to advance the college’s goals.
• Promote collaboration with external partners to strengthen program offerings and articulation with four-year institutions.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Budget management

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Education

Master’s degree

18 credit hours in related field

Job description

Location: East Chicago with some regional and statewide travel

Pay Range: $85,000 - 95,000 per year

Benefits:

• 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.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness
• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Work‑Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Additional Perks Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

LEADERSHIP

Work 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.

INSTRUCTION

As 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 MANAGEMENT

Develop 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.

STAFFING

Interview 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 SUCCESS

Work 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 SERVICE

Participate in department, campus and college‑wide committees. Serve discipline by providing leadership and participation in appropriate professional associations and organizations.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS/OUTREACH

Communicate 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 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with secondary and post‑secondary partnerships or community partnerships Evidence of contributions to the community and to the profession; involved in a workforce development initiative, service on an industry council, or other related activity.

Ivy 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 & Wellness Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution Dental plan with no‑cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia Vision plan with low‑cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses Employee Assistance Program offering no‑cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs Paid professional development opportunities Work‑Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess Flexible work arrangements where available Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks) Paid parental leave (4 weeks) Additional Perks Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services Ivy 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.

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.

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