Assistant Dean of Automation, Energy, & Advanced Technologies

Bismarck State College•Bismarck, ND

34d•$70,000 - $87,805•Onsite

About The Position

Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on campus position is student-centered to provide high quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences. The Assistant Dean is a leader responsible for academic programing, quality assurance, enrollment management, retention, and fiscal management of an academic department. Bismarck State College is seeking an Assistant Dean who is dedicated to serving as a strong advocate for students and promoting their success. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all academic programs, both credit and non-credit, as well as operational activities within the assigned departments. If you are passionate about education and have a track record of driving academic innovation and excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years of related administrative experience.
Demonstrated experience in promoting and achieving student success outcomes.
Effective management, leadership, supervisory, organizational, budgeting, and planning skills.
Demonstrated effectiveness in working with faculty, administration, staff, and other support areas.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to promote the college mission and vision to a variety of audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in preparing reports and documents.
Proficiency with computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.) and strong Internet familiarity.
Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and meet assigned deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience with curriculum and course development, distance/online education, academic assessment, and prior learning outcomes.
Experience teaching at the college level in online and face-to-face modalities.
Experience working in the energy industry.
Experience working in a higher education environment with recruitment, enrollment, retention, completion, and instructional management experience.

Responsibilities

Academic Program Oversight: Take charge of all academic programs within the assigned departments, ensuring their effectiveness and alignment with BSC's mission and goals.
Staff Assignments and Scheduling: Collaborate with the Academic Dean to prepare and optimize staff assignments, course schedules, and faculty workloads.
Faculty Recruitment and Development: Work closely with the Academic Dean to recruit, mentor, develop, evaluate, and retain both full-time and adjunct faculty.
Curriculum Development: Supervise the development and implementation of new programs and curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry and workforce needs.
Academic Innovation: Drive academic innovation, continuous quality improvement, and academic assessment to support student success and achieve strategic goals.
Team Leadership: Provide leadership for accreditation efforts, K-12 partnerships, and Business and Industry Leadership Teams (BILTs) public-private partnerships.
Recruitment and Retention: Contribute to meeting the college's strategic recruitment, enrollment, retention, and completion goals.