CMCC - Dean of Academic Affairs
About The Position
The Dean of Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer of the college. The Dean reports to the President and is in a highly visible role inside and outside of the college. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: responsible for the administration and supervision of the academic affairs division; ensures the establishment and implementation of quality teaching and learning standards and addresses related concerns; collaborates with faculty on curriculum development and program innovation; counsels students on academic matters; oversees the academic sanction process for probation, suspension and dismissal; oversees academic assessment; coordinates/leads program review process; oversees course scheduling/offerings from an enrollment management perspective; prepares and monitors a budget; follows and consistently interprets collective bargaining agreement language; administers the provisions of individual faculty contracts; organizes and supports faculty development programs; represents the college in the community; and serves as the liaison to the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) regional accrediting body. As a member of the college’s senior leadership team, the Dean is involved in college-wide and long-term strategic planning and is responsible to coordinate with other areas of the college for the timely delivery of services and information as needed. The successful candidate must be organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals. The position supervises the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Accessibility Coordinator & Assistant to the Academic Dean, Instructional Designer & Assessment Coordinator, Director of Learning Commons and the Director of TRIO.
Requirements
- Masters degree
- 5-7 years administrative and/or teaching experience at the post-secondary level
- 5 years supervision experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Terminal degree
- Supervision experience in a collective bargaining environment
- Experience with higher education regional accreditation standards and procedures
- Professional work experience at a community college
Responsibilities
- Administration and supervision of the academic affairs division
- Ensuring the establishment and implementation of quality teaching and learning standards
- Collaborating with faculty on curriculum development and program innovation
- Counseling students on academic matters
- Overseeing the academic sanction process
- Overseeing academic assessment
- Coordinating/leading program review process
- Overseeing course scheduling/offerings from an enrollment management perspective
- Preparing and monitoring a budget
- Following and consistently interpreting collective bargaining agreement language
- Administering the provisions of individual faculty contracts
- Organizing and supporting faculty development programs
- Representing the college in the community
- Serving as the liaison to the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
- Involved in college-wide and long-term strategic planning
- Responsible to coordinate with other areas of the college for the timely delivery of services and information as needed
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid Holidays
- Statewide Locations
- Tuition Waivers
- Training
- 529 Education Plan
- MCCS Matching Grant
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
