Position Summary

The Associate Dean of Education is a leadership position responsible for overseeing academic programs, faculty recruitment and development, and student success initiatives within the school. The Associate Dean collaborates with the President, Dean of Student and Faculty Affairs, and others in leadership capacities to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the school’s educational services and programs. The position involves strategic planning, program assessment, faculty evaluation, and promoting a student-centered learning environment. The position requires a strategic and visionary leader with a passion for fostering student success and academic excellence in a technical education environment.

Responsibilities

Academic Vision: Develop and foster a vision for the growth and improvement of the school’s curricula, learning resources and academics: a vision supported by feedback from stakeholders, including the school’s board and executives, students, faculty and the business community.
Academic Program Oversight: Lead and collaborate with faculty, department chairs and faculty committees to develop, implement, and assess programs that align with industry needs, accreditation, and the school’s mission.
Curriculum Development: Review and approve curricular changes, ensuring alignment with program outcomes, industry demand and the school’s mission.
Faculty Development: Support and mentor faculty and department chairs in their professional growth, providing resources and opportunities for professional development.
Faculty Evaluation: Develop and oversee faculty and program chair evaluations to ensure excellence in teaching, program contribution, faculty governance, scholarly activity and adherence to school policies.
Faculty Recruitment: Ensure that the school is appropriately staffed with qualified faculty by leading efforts in faculty recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes.
Student Success Initiatives: Implement strategies and programs to promote student success, retention, and timely completion of academic goals.
Accreditation Compliance: Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and participate in the accreditation process as required.
Academic Policies: Interpret and enforce academic policies and procedures to maintain academic integrity and consistency.
Budget Management: Assist in the development and management of the education division budget.
Strategic Planning: Lead and contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans for the education division and the school.
Instruction: Instruct courses as necessary.
Perform other duties as requested by the President or Board.

Qualifications

Master’s or Doctoral degree in engineering or education, or closely related field. Doctoral degree in engineering preferred.
Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education, preferably in smaller technical institutions with an emphasis on hands-on instruction.
An established record of teaching experience at a college level.
Strong understanding of accreditation standards and requirements, preferably with WSCUC, ACCSC and ABET.
Experience in curriculum development, program assessment, and faculty evaluation.
Knowledge of current trends and best practices in education and technology integration.
Leadership capabilities and ability to problem solve, facilitate meetings, and maintain flexibility, and see projects through to completion.
High-level of personal integrity, patience, and positive attitude.
Has or can earn executive-level confidence and trust.

Nature of Work

This position is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing institution in a leadership capacity. This is a salaried position with a working schedule of 40 hours per week. Work schedule is to be discussed during the application process, but may include times that go as late as 7pm. Although a regular working schedule would likely not be scheduled in the late evening hours, a candidate must be available and willing to work later in the evenings at times if necessary.

Benefits Summary

Paid Sick Leave: 40 hours of paid sick leave for each calendar year
Paid Vacation: 40 hours of paid vacation for the first year of employment, followed by 80 hours of paid vacation for the second year of employment onward. Vacation hours are accrued each term following the 90 day introductory period.
Paid Holidays: Total of 7 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, eligible after the 90 day introductory period.
Health Insurance: The school offers both PPO and HMO insurance plans where up to $380 of the monthly insurance premium is covered by the school.
401(k): Following the first year of employment and 1000 hours of services, employees may participate in the school’s 401(k) plan.