Full Time Dean, Accreditation & Assessment of Student Learning

Lorain County Community College (LCCC) is seeking well-qualified candidates to apply for the position of Dean, Accreditation and Assessment of Student Learning (DAASL). LCCC has consistently ranked among the nation’s top community colleges and is among the highest performing institutions among the 22 community colleges in the state of Ohio. 

Located in Lorain County, Ohio- an economically, culturally, and educationally diverse community of 315,000 people, just 30 miles west of Cleveland.  The College embodies a deep belief that “every student’s dream matters.”  The College remains deeply committed to enhancing student access, completion, and post-graduation success. 

The DAASL serves as the Provost’s chief advisor and representative in matters related to institutional and professional accreditation, academic program innovation and effectiveness, and assessment of student learning.  The DAASL has responsibility for providing oversight, innovative, collaborative and strategic leadership for the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of college initiatives, programs, and structures that support the faculty and academic programs.  The DAASL directly manages the accreditation and assessment personnel. 

Serving as the campus Accreditation Liaison Officer (AOL), the DAASL manages all aspects of accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission. Leads the process for determining the need for new academic programs and the level of college financial, faculty, and facility resources needed to deliver them effectively. The DAASL leads campus assessment of the effectiveness of courses, academic programs, general education and co-curricular education.  The DAASL ensures that the College is compliant with state and federal regulations and serves as an ex officio member or chair of college committees in the domain of curriculum and assessment, including the Student Learning Assessment Council and Curriculum Council.  

Professional Statement

Describe your view of how assessment of student learning supports a holistic approach to student academic and career success.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• PhD, EdD, or other appropriate terminal degree
• A minimum of five years of academic administrative experience
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and administrators from varied disciplines and backgrounds including collegial consensus-building
• Experience in the development and implementation of innovative organizational and academic growth initiatives
• Proven experience managing and leading academic assessment activities
• Deep understanding of policies and processes associated with institutional and professional accreditation
• Demonstrated commitment to holistic and inclusive approaches to the work
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a faculty member
• Experience working in a community college or an open access higher education environment

The complete application file should include:  an LCCC Employment Application, a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise and relevant experience, a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, a professional statement, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references.  All can be uploaded to the online application.  Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment.  Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

About LCCC: 

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. 

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. 

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. 

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.