Dean of Academic Affairs-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Assistance Available

Southeastern College•North Charleston, SC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Academic Affairs oversees campus-level academic programs and educational services at Southeastern College. The role leads faculty and academic staff to support student engagement, learning, professionalism, and preparation for professional careers. The Dean is responsible for hiring, managing, and developing faculty; overseeing curricula, programs, and course delivery; coordinating across departments; and monitoring student progress. The Dean manages faculty and academic staff, including department chairs or program coordinators, and may oversee an Associate Dean at larger campuses. At smaller campuses, faculty may report directly to the Dean. The role also oversees the Registrar and Librarian. The Dean monitors curricula and program performance, supports accreditation compliance and reviews, and ensures the effective delivery of academic services and student support. The position reviews academic, attendance, retention, and business reports, including budgets and campus goals. This is an onsite position at the campus unless otherwise determined by the Chancellor or designee. The work takes place in a professional office setting with moderate noise and a controlled indoor climate. Physical demands include communicating with coworkers and traveling to appropriate on- and off-campus appointments. A $5,000 sign-on bonus or relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

At least a bachelor's degree.
Experience in academia.
Knowledge of academic administration, curriculum development, business planning, and student affairs.
Management skills, including managing a diverse range of highly educated professionals across disciplines.
Goal-setting skills, including setting targets and creating plans to achieve them.
Planning skills, including organizing and prioritizing the needs and goals of multiple programs and departments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an academic environment, particularly in a career college environment.
Experience in college- or university-level academic administration.
Career college teaching or management experience, such as serving as a program or department chair.
Professional or executive education administration experience.

Responsibilities

Assess academic staffing needs; recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and orient faculty and academic staff.
Mentor program chairs and coordinate and provide faculty training.
Conduct classroom observations, provide faculty feedback, review student evaluations, and complete annual faculty performance evaluations.
Identify low-performing faculty, coordinate performance enhancement plans with program chairs, and monitor progress.
Monitor program and course performance, assess program and logistical needs, and maintain campus curricula.
Work with advisory boards and local employers to identify community needs and develop courses and programs accordingly.
Ensure compliance with SACS and program-specific accreditation requirements and manage accreditation reviews.
Audit academic files for completeness.
Enforce academic policies; review incoming students; oversee registration and student orientation; monitor course delivery and retention; and ensure grades and transcripts are maintained.
Oversee the library.
Monitor student academic progress and attendance, determine and enforce probation and disciplinary actions, and determine academic dismissals.
Approve student re-entries; review serious student concerns and complaints; and resolve student-faculty disputes.
Review budgets for materials, equipment, supplies, and maintenance; review SAP and LDA reports; and monitor quarterly campus and business goals.