Assistant Dean, CICS Curriculum and Operations

Morgan State University • Baltimore, MD

402d • $105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Assistant Dean, CICS Curriculum and Operations at Morgan State University is responsible for the comprehensive management of curriculum and operations within the College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies (CICS). This role involves strategic leadership in developing online educational programs, overseeing faculty recruitment, and ensuring quality assurance in curriculum delivery. The Assistant Dean collaborates with various university departments to enhance program effectiveness and student success, while also managing budgets and project timelines.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Education, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in online education, curriculum development, or higher education administration is required.
• Demonstrated experience in managing faculty and staff, with a background in hiring, training, and supervising.
• Proven experience in managing budgets, projects, and vendor relationships.
• Experience in curriculum planning, assessment, and quality assurance.
• Familiarity with data analysis for informed decision-making and program improvement.

Nice To Haves

• A Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide all aspects of CICS's online educational operations, including undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses.
• Oversee the strategic development and long-range planning of CICS degree programs, including curriculum development and faculty contracting.
• Plan required course offerings in collaboration with Recruitment and Student Success teams.
• Manage course offerings and teaching assignments, ensuring alignment with educational goals.
• Cultivate, recruit, and retain strong adjunct faculty for online teaching in collaboration with the Dean.
• Provide faculty support, coaching, and training, and review student evaluations of teaching.
• Assess and identify potential improvements to curriculum using course data and student evaluations.
• Establish budgets for instruction, course development, and special projects in partnership with the Dean.
• Lead CICS projects by defining project goals, tracking milestones, and coordinating resources.
• Identify opportunities for new program development and collaborate with stakeholders for program relevance.
• Prepare reports using data to describe outcomes and measure effectiveness of initiatives.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate direct reports, including adjunct faculty and student workers.
• Serve as a representative on various campus committees and undertake special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $105,000 - $125,000 per year.
• Full-time employment with potential for professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree