Dean of Academic Affairs (Orlando Campus)
About The Position
The Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for providing the leadership necessary to fulfill the mission, objectives, plans, and goals of the college/school in all education and training areas by planning, organizing, directing, staffing, training, coordinating, motivating, supervising, and evaluating all facets of the school’s Education Department. At Northbridge University, employees become part of a community devoted to academic excellence, innovation, and human development, playing a key role in advancing student growth and enhancing their own professional journey. The university fosters a culture of teamwork, respect, and ongoing learning, where innovative ideas are welcomed and talent is supported, offering professional growth opportunities, career stability, and the satisfaction of contributing to an organization that changes lives through education.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Education. All degrees must be from institutions accredited by regional or national accrediting bodies approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a college-level educational setting.
- Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience at the college level.
- Patient, empathetic, adaptable, and enjoy problem-solving.
- Ability to adapt to new and rapidly changing situations.
- Ability to work extended hours (which will include evenings and Saturdays), in order to meet business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed the monthly and annual retention goals of the college
- Meet or exceed the daily student attendance rate goal of 85%
- Develop and maintain the master schedule for all programs and courses
- Verify all classes have appropriate coverage (Instructors, TA’s, etc.) and that instructors complete contractual agreements through module end dates
- Recruit, interview, and train quality faculty / staff / TA’s
- Conduct quarterly formal classroom observations of instructors
- Provide appropriate orientation and training programs for new hires
- Verify instructors’ maintenance of administrative duties (e.g., grades, attendance, record keeping)
- Conduct student satisfaction surveys on all instructors at the end of each grading period. Summarize and share results with instructors in effort to reinforce and/or improve instructional quality.
- Schedule and provide faculty development, in-service and professional growth activities to meet accreditation criteria.
- With instructors, develop individual annual faculty professional development plans and monitor progress quarterly.
- Complete annual performance evaluations on faculty/staff members in a timely manner.
- Supervise the Registrar, Student Services and Library/Resource Center personnel and all related reports, functions and operations
- Staff Meeting with Faculty members
- Support Performance Appraisals Process
- People Development (Coaching / Mentoring)
Benefits
- Medical Coverage -Including additional options HSA, and FSAs - Dependent, and Health Care
- Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage
- 12 Paid Holidays / Paid Time Off / Paid Volunteer Day
- 401[k] with 50% Employer Matching
- Short-Term Disability Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Options
- Growth Opportunities / Education Assistance and Professional Development Benefits
- Group Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Talent Referral Program
- TicketsatWork - Discount Entertainment Program
- Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday (available to full-time employees after two years)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
