Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Ilisagvik College • Utqiaġvik, AK

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs is a key on-site leadership position for supporting and fostering a positive and growth-focused team atmosphere that contributes to and fosters student success. This position will work closely with the Dean of Academic Affairs, faculty, adjunct faculty, as well as cross-departmentally. The Academic Affairs Office oversees the following divisions: Instructional Programming (Academic and Career & Technical Education), Workforce Development, Tuzzy Consortium Library, and Education Technology.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or above.
• Minimum two years of demonstrated teaching experiences at the instructor level or above.
• Minimum two years of academic administration experience.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative with a results-oriented mindset.
• Skilled in data analysis; demonstrated ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information.
• Experience managing and supervising staff and faculty.
• Experience coordinating and promoting distance delivery education.
• Understanding of the basic function and mission of community colleges; Work-readiness and labor market orientation.
• Interpersonal and group leadership; Cross-cultural and intercultural communication.
• Critical thinking and situational analysis; Comfortable with ambiguity and new situations.
• Project management and oversight; Detail oriented; Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment that is located in rural Alaska (off the road system).
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs within the college, demonstrating a thorough understanding of community and tribal college dynamics.
• Ability to travel periodically for professional meetings or development – may be in small plane to remote villages
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
• Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year with developing and/or managing micro-credential programs.
• Accreditation experience in a higher education institutional setting
• PhD or equivalent terminal degree.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean with the day-to-day work within the Academic Affairs department; Apprise and advise the Dean on daily operations of the Academic Affairs division.
• Assist in the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards.
• Lead initiatives on refreshing existing curriculum and/or introducing new curriculum or programmatic activities at the College, with a focus on Alaska workforce needs.
• Facilitate work with faculty and consultants on developing curriculum and/or micro-credentials.
• Supervise current adjunct faculty, including onboarding, supporting course management, and engaging in regular evaluation processes; Recruit and hire adjunct faculty as needed.
• Support the Dean of Academic Affairs and faculty by managing and assisting with degree and course assessment; institute and model best practices on assessment with all faculty in conjunction with the Dean of Academic Affairs.
• Under the direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs, assist with accreditation activities and compliance, and help continue to build a culture of data and data-informed decision-making.
• Support the Dean of Academic Affairs with course scheduling, the academic calendar, coordination of classroom use, and other administrative tasks.
• Lead special initiatives and engage as a grant project director with oversight of various Academic Affairs grants, as assigned.
• Coach and/or mentor faculty, adjunct faculty and staff as directed by the Dean.
• Work with Dean of Academic Affairs to review, develop, and implement instructional policies and procedures; assures compliance of institution-wide policies.
• Ensure clear, frequent, and effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and other institutional stakeholders.
• Provide and prepare data, presentations, and reports as requested.
• Collaborate with Student Services to strengthen student recruitment, advising, and retention activities.
• Attend academic and community events, as needed.
• Serve as Acting Dean of Academic Affairs in the absence of the Dean.
• Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 16 paid holidays
• up to 36 days of paid leave
• contribute to the State of Alaska, Public Employees Retirement System
• health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium
• $50/pay period for each additional dependent
• low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000/per benefit.
• Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager