STEM School Associate Dean — Academic Leadership & Strategy

Grand Rapids Community College; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Wellness program

Retirement plans

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College seeks an Associate Dean to lead the School of STEM, including Biological Sciences, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, and more. You will coordinate scheduling, curriculum, and faculty development while partnering with department heads and program directors to advance student success and inclusive excellence.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, operational oversight, and collaboration across campus to support research, teaching, and accreditation goals.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited institution required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum three years in leadership of educational programming.
• Experience advancing equity, access, and inclusion.
• Experience in higher-ed accreditation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee School of STEM scheduling and program administration.
• Lead faculty evaluation and tenure processes.
• Manage budgets and payroll for the School.
• Coordinate curricular processes with ASA and TLDE.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Curriculum development

Faculty evaluation

Budget management

Team collaboration

Education

Masters degree

Doctoral degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Grand Rapids Community College seeks an Associate Dean to lead the School of STEM, including Biological Sciences, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, and more. You will coordinate scheduling, curriculum, and faculty development while partnering with department heads and program directors to advance student success and inclusive excellence.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, operational oversight, and collaboration across campus to support research, teaching, and accreditation goals.