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Dean of General Education

Employer
Ozarks Technical Community College
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
$70,000.00 - $110,000.00
Date posted
Apr 15, 2022

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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Deans
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time

JOB TITLE:  DEAN – GENERAL EDUCATION 

DEPARTMENT:  ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

SALARY RANGE:  $70,000 - $110,000 

FLSA:  EXEMPT

 

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

SCHEDULE DETAILS:  Full-time/12 month position/PSRS

 

Position Summary

The Dean serves as the operational and academic leader of their appropriate division. The Dean also provides visionary leadership for departments, advocates for resources, and cultivates relationships with other institutions of higher education, employers, and the community for the benefit of students.

 

Essential Job Duties

  • Provide administrative oversight of the daily operations of the division, including supervision of faculty and staff.
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude, foster a supportive culture, and communicate a philosophy of education consistent with promoting overall student success and retention within a framework that is student-centered, data informed, proactive, and holistic.
  • Coordinate with other departments to facilitate effective operations.
  • Oversee recruitment and hiring of full-time and adjunct faculty.
  • Identify and coordinate educational development opportunities for instructors, as needed.
  • Oversee the development of course schedules and room assignments.
  • Monitor course enrollments and revise schedules as necessary.
  • Conduct formal instructor classroom observations and annual performance evaluations for department chairs and staff.
  • Develop budget and equipment requests for the division.
  • Address student concerns regarding course work and/or instructor conflicts.
  • Carry out student discipline in accordance with college policies and procedures, and in consultation with the dean of students.
  • Collaborate with local high schools and local business and industry to promote college programs, assess the educational needs of the community, and establish professional relationships.
  • Recommend academic programming that meets the needs of the region served by the campus.
  • Participate actively in community civic organizations.
  • Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
  • Comply with college policies and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

 

Non-Essential Job Duties

  • Approve relevant professional development activities for faculty.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
  • One year of academic leadership experience.
  • Four years of experience teaching at the college level.
  • Experience with curriculum development, faculty supervision, academic planning, and budgeting.
  • Demonstrated use of assessment and student analytics to promote teaching and learning excellence.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

 

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

  • Doctorate or advanced degree in the field of instruction from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Demonstrated ability to increase student retention and success.
  • Two years of experience with selecting, mentoring, evaluating, and developing faculty.
  • Experience with Colleague.
  • Experience working within a collegiate setting.

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