Campus Dean of Faculty

Connecticut State Community College • Manchester, CT

5d • $119,245 - $149,056 • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Dean of Faculty serves as the Chief Academic Officer for the campus. The position is responsible for managing day-to-day operation of the academic functions of the campus, ensuring all campus classes and academic support services are operating effectively, developing strong collaborative relationships with faculty and staff at the campus, and directing a broad range of functions and services to assure the quality and appropriateness of the campus’ delivery of academic programs. These functions and services emphasize faculty and academic support staff; support of curricula and instructional programs; instruction oversight, including faculty performance, classroom management, instructional resources, and coordination of classroom and laboratory space; grant writing and administration; and budget and program management. The range of services may be adapted for the specific needs of the individual campus.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an appropriately related academic discipline with four (4) or more years of academic managerial experience in higher education including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would provide the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
• Proven leadership ability and oversight of faculty and/or staff in a higher education environment.
• Assessment of classroom and/or laboratory teaching effectiveness.
• Relevant experience in associate degree education and demonstrated understanding of a comprehensive community college.
• Experience and working knowledge of regional and specialized accreditation standards relevant to campus programming.
• Planning, developing, and evaluating academic resources, services, and programs.
• Management of classroom operations and room assignments.
• Effective collaboration with multiple constituencies in support of a culturally and ethnically diverse workplace.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong information technology literacy skills, including but not limited to:
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Evidence-informed decision making
• Budget and fiscal management skills.
• Organizational and administrative skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Proven success at problem solving.
• Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Experience promoting access and success of students from varied backgrounds and preparedness (e.g., first-generation, low-income, etc.).
• Three (3) or more years post-secondary teaching experience.
• Three (3) or more years post-secondary academic administrative and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience using assessment of student learning and program data to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrated examples of leadership.
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and union delegates.
• Experience supporting and leading academic programs, workforce programs, career and technical education programs, and/or non-credit programs.

Responsibilities

• Campus academic administration.
• Employing, developing, and leading an appropriately qualified faculty and academic support staff to ensure the academic operations at the campus are carried out efficiently and effectively and assure the campus’s capability of delivering academic instruction which meets the academic standards of CT State.
• Campus academic resource management.
• Accountable for assisting with management of campus facilities, equipment, technology, and other academic resources needed to carry out the College’s mission.
• Campus academic budget management.
• Accountable for preparing, recommending and administering the campus’s academic budget in collaboration with the Campus President and Senior Leadership of CT State.
• Student relations support.
• Accountable for contributing to the attraction and retention of students to each campus’ academic programs and their successful academic performance in the programs.
• Community relationships.
• Support the Campus President in maintaining community connections, communicating events information, and coordinating campus activities that are open to the general public. Working with the CT State Academic Deans, the Campus Dean of Faculty will support and maintain connections between the campus and community, state, and national organizations, particularly those involving academic programs.
• As appropriate, assist with the assessment of campus academic programs.
• Evaluation of campus department chairs.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees