Dean, Academic Affairs (School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology - Construction and Automot
- Employer
- Dallas College
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- $95,000.00 - $152,000.00
- Date posted
- Nov 11, 2020
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Deans
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Title
Dean, Academic Affairs (School of Manufacturing and Industrial
Technology - Construction and Automotive Tech)
Salary Range (Full-Time)
$95,000.00 - $152,000.00 (dependent on experience and other
considerations)
Business Travel
$200.00 monthly
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Administrator
NOTE: The Dean will provide leadership for the following areas in the School of Manufacturing: Construction Technology, Construction Management, Electrical Technology, Automotive Technology, Collision, Engine Technology, HVAC, Welding Technology.
Position Summary
Dallas College seeks a dynamic, visionary leader to play an
important leadership role in the design, development,
and launch of the seven new Dallas College academic schools (the
Schools). The Schools are being created to drive and lead academic
programing under the new Dallas College structure and to align
academic programming with the work force and industry needs of our
North Texas region. Reporting to the Vice Provost School of, the
Dean of Academic Affairs will:
1. Provide strategic and operational leadership to the discipline
in support to the Dallas Colleges strategic
priorities.
2. Work to advance the quality and integrity of the discipline,
providing strategic vision for current and future
curriculum development, implementing processes and procedures to
support accreditation processes; and
overseeing the implementation and promotion of academic
programs.
3. Lead the discipline programs towards achieving Dallas College
goals by promoting the disciplines by
enhancing external relationships provide community-centered
leadership.
4. Collaborate with other Deans and Administrative offices on ideas
for program development, external grants,
and professional development opportunities.
5. Possess a strong commitment to institutional effectiveness,
program performance management, and be able to use benchmark data
to measure academic performances against best practices.
Required Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities
Demonstrated record of administrative experience, strategic
planning, and fiscal management.
• Committed to collaboration, collegiality, and diversity.
Demonstrates inclusive consultation and decision making
skills.
• Knowledge and experience(s) executing operating strategies and
plans, managing staff, sustaining the operational financial plan,
and overseeing the administrative management of the
department(s).
• Demonstrated success in effectively leading change and
organizational growth through strategic planning.
• Demonstrated command and understanding of contemporary diversity,
equity, inclusion, and multiculturalism concepts and issues in
higher education.
• Ability to analyze strategies to move the department forward,
setting goals, evaluating the process, and implementing
improvements.
• Maintains a solid relationship with executive leadership,
administrators, faculty, staff, and students to achieve the goals
of the department, School, and College, cultivating a positive work
environment.
• Advanced knowledge of policies and procedures and adhere to high
ethical standards when implementing process and improvements to
comply with College guidelines.
• Excellent analytical skills with exceptional organizational
skills and the ability to think strategically and tactfully.
Capable of evaluating options and actions based on trends and
conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the
organization.
• Ability to present concepts effectively and influence all levels
of the organization and administration.
• At least three years of administrative experience including
program coordination in higher education as well as successful
experience with program development and program approvals.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity in education
through leadership, scholarship, teaching, and/or service.
Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office
environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals
with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities.
Minimum Knowledge and Experience
Ph.D. with 3 or more years of experience in academic administration
and teaching experience, or Master’s with 5 years of experience in
academic or student affairs at an accredited institution.
• Understanding of program assessment and accreditation
processes/procedures.
• Prior teaching experience as a faculty member or, adjunct faculty
member at an institution of higher education is required.
• Experience in an international and/or a multilingual environment
is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leading program development or
transformation (launch of new programs, redevelopment of existing
programs/schools) is also preferred.
***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions
may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Principal spokesperson and advocate for the discipline.
• Oversees academic program planning and development, curriculum
administration and revision, and new program development and
implementation.
• Establishes procedures, initiatives, and programs that reflect a
commitment to inclusive excellence among faculty students and
staff.
• Collaborates with Department Chairs and Faculty to determine
teaching assignments in the assigned discipline.
• Works closely with Department Chairs to foster student-centered
and evidence-based faculty development that enhances the teaching
and learning.
• Collaborates with Department Chairs to recruit, hire, and retain
faculty consistent with the strategic and fiscal needs of the
School.
• Directs the review and program approval processes as required by
the Provost’s Office.
• Effectively guides the utilization of resources and directs the
budgets that support the academic programming in the
discipline.
• Works in collaborations with student services to ensure smooth
operations for student affairs and career services.
• Serves as a member and/or subject matter expert to internal
entities in Dallas College and actively promotes collaboration with
an array of campus and community partners. Works closely with
Vice-Provost on all matters relating to institutional success,
strategic planning development, and substantive revision of
academic policies.
• Responds to Additional Requests or Assignments from the Provost
and/or Vice Provost.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
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