Dean for the school of Public Affairs/Social Services school of Business Supply Chain/Logistics and the School of Information Technology

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Work type:
Full Time Administrative
Location:
Kokomo, IN
Categories:
Administrative/Professional
General Description of Position:
Serves as principal academic and administrative leader of the designated academic School working to achieve the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives. The Dean has the responsibility for planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, curriculum, instruction, and other academic matters. This position actively represents the School and the College to students, parents, professional organizations, secondary and post secondary articulation partners, business and industry and other relevant constituencies. The Dean may deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives as needed. This position performs all of the essential functions as identified below.
Major Responsibilities:
LEADERSHIP
Work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and School Vice President to support the College’s mission, strategic planning and College development initiatives.
Proactively link with business and industry regarding current and future College curricula within the School.
Work with Vice Chancellor, School Vice President, individual program and department chairs, and other faculty to plan for curriculum development, modifications and deletions; set priorities for resource needs and provide program analysis.
Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making and to keep staff informed about issues and projects for the overall College instructional program.
Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education.
Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus.
Provide leadership for program improvement, development, and review and recommend changes to maintain relevance of academic programs and to meet student, business and industry, workforce and community needs.
Promote excellence in learning centered teaching and promote faculty engagement in scholarly activities.
Link the College’s Strategic Plan with School strategies, objectives and initiatives.
Ensure School’s compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards and legal requirements.
INSTRUCTION
1. Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives.
2. Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
3. Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance.
ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
1. Coordinate with Student Affairs and Marketing and Communications activities for student recruitment, advising, registration, retention, graduation and other promotional activities.
2. Develop secondary and post-secondary linkages, including the facilitation of high school-based dual credit initiatives.
3. Facilitate the development of course schedules conducive to student enrollment.
4. Participate in career services and alumni activities.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Develop and manage the School budget consistent with college policy and sound financial management principles.
Facilitate data-driven analysis of information regarding curriculum related matters.
Facilitate program review process in timely manner.
Identify and prioritize School needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and re-allocate resources.
Confer with faculty regarding ideas for program improvement to find resources for development through grants and special projects.
Work with the Campus Development Office to identify and secure specific fundraising opportunities that support the priorities and needs of the School.
STAFFING
Interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, supervise, develop, evaluate, mentor, counsel, discipline and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
Facilitate assignment of faculty to classes, monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester.
ADVISING AND STUDENT SUCCESS
Work with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success.
Ensure compliance with College policy to resolve student issues and assist faculty and staff to refer issues (student behavior, grade changes, etc.) to appropriate departments.
Provide student advising support as applicable.
INSTITUTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Participate in department, campus and college-wide committees.
Serve discipline by providing leadership and participation in appropriate professional associations and organizations.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS/OUTREACH
Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs and establish advisory committees as appropriate.
Directly work with Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Campus Vice President for promotion of the Campus and College development initiatives.
Facilitate academic partnerships between the School and four-year transfer institutions; assure maximum course articulation for students.

Participate and provide professional expertise to aid or lead organizations that create linkages between the college and the community. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree; Except for School of Arts, Sciences, & Education, minimum 3 years applicable industry experience; minimum five years related teaching experience with at least two years full time equivalency teaching in higher education required for the School of Arts Sciences and Education only while all other academic divisions require minimum two years or equivalency of relevant teaching or training experience; meets faculty credentials per ASOM 7.1 for at least one program within the school for which
oversight is assigned; evidence of ongoing professional development and maintaining currency in the field. Demonstrated competency in supervision and leadership. A combination of industry with teaching/training experience may be considered in lieu of specific years’ experience noted above.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with secondary and post-secondary partnerships or community partnerships; evidence of contributions to the community and to the profession; involved in a workforce development initiative, service on an industry council, or other related activity; Doctorate preferred for School of Arts, Sciences, and Education.
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Advertised:
06 Apr 2023
US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
05 May 2023
US Eastern Daylight Time

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