adjunct Dean - College Liberal Arts/Sciences

adjunct Dean - College Liberal Arts/Sciences

The adjunct Dean has principal responsibilities for school operations and course management. The authority of this job offer is subject to approval by the Executive Dean of the College, the Dean or Associate Dean of the School and the Provost. The adjunct Dean works in collaboration with fellow adjunct Deans across the colleges and other members of the administration, providing support in the development and implementation of School and College initiatives. this job offer is responsible for the supervision of staff as well as interpretation, administration, and implementation of significant policies and procedures. Using advanced technical and professional expertise and sound judgment, the adjunct Dean manages projects and identifies, clarifies, and resolves highly visible and complex issues with substantial significance that impact and span multiple areas. The adjunct Dean will report to the Dean of the respective School or the Executive Dean’s determined designee. The essential tasks and responsibilities for this job offer fall into the following categories, in addition to other tasks assigned.

Essential tasks and Responsibilities include the following: Other tasks may be assigned.

Strategic Operational Program and Course Management

»Interpret and coordinate the implementation of academic and administrative policies and procedures

»Support the institutional and school goals as defined in the strategic plans

»Coordinate the advanced planning of course schedules in collaboration with the department chairs

» supervise adjunct faculty scheduling in collaboration with department chairs

»Manage the course development and revision process in collaboration with department chairs and instructional design unit

Communication and Community Building

»Serve as the School’s primary liaison to all units and offices that impact the enrolled student practice

»Foster a culture of engagement with students and alumni

»Represent the School on College-wide councils, task forces, and groups as assigned

Project Planning, Implementation, and Management

»Coordinate internal administrative functions connected with new program development, approval, and launch, as well as revisions, deactivations, or closures of existing programs, emphases, and concentrations

»Provide data and supporting documentation for faculty-driven results assessment efforts

»Collaborate with key units to prepare significant, accurate data and supporting documentation to guide the evidence-located decision making and reporting needs of the School

»Contribute to development of business practices and organizational change to improve processes and workflow

»Supervise operational staff

Qualifications required
to execute this job prosperously, an individual must be able and willing to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the expertise, skill, and/or capability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to execute the essential functions.

»Master’s degree in a field related to adult higher education

»A minimum of five years of increasing leadership abilities practice in implementing online learning environments is required.

»Candidate must demonstrate exceptional organizational and decision-making expertise;

» strong empirical, analytical and problem-solving expertise

» excellent oral and written communication expertise.

» practice utilizing database software, technology and various learning management systems is essential.
Additionally, the candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and prepare accurate and detailed reports.