Dean of Academic Operations

Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges • Paducah, KY

53d • $63,708 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Academic Operations supports the Office of Academic Affairs in advancing the college's mission and strategic goals. This position provides leadership in program coordination, faculty support, compliance, and academic initiatives, ensuring high-quality instruction and institutional effectiveness across academic divisions.

Requirements

• Master's degree required
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in higher education administration or academic leadership

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of curriculum development, scheduling, and academic operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, access, and student success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Academic Scheduling
• Coordinate Perkins Funding
• Oversee Teaching Enhancement Center and Professional Development
• Supervise and Train Part-time Faculty
• Coordinate with Dual Credit for the approval of new faculty and course offerings.
• Coordinate Program Guides and Curriculum Revisions
• Support Academic Affairs Initiatives
• Participate in Campus-wide Initiatives
• Assist with Accreditation
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9. 5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services