Dean of Arts and Sciences

Cecil College • North East, MD

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Arts & Sciences oversees the administration and supervises and supports the academic instruction in the following areas: English and Humanities, Communication, Math, Sciences, Digital Arts and Media Design (DAMD), Art, Music, GED/ABE, and labs for Science, Art and DAMD. The dean oversees student appeals; planning, resource allocation, faculty hiring and evaluation, curriculum development, scheduling, course and program assessments. The Dean provides visionary leadership, strategic oversight, and direction to advance the college’s strategic goals. The Dean represents the Arts & Science areas on the Vice-President’s staff. Due to the need of interaction with students, employees and the college community this position requires in-person presence. This position is eligible for telework based on Telework policy.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree is required; doctorate preferred.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level required; a minimum 2 years experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years academic leadership experience, 5 years preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact well with colleagues and general public.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong collegial working relationships with diverse organizational populations, government agencies, and other external organizations supporting student success.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, multitasking environment with frequent interruptions
• Aptitude in technology use such as but not limited to: Microsoft office; e-mail; Canvas ®; Power point ®; and various forms of social media.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred.
• A minimum 2 years teaching experience at the post-secondary level preferred.
• 5 years academic leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Arts & Sciences Programs are in compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations.
• In accordance with the CAO, faculty and staff, recommend academic/instructional policies and procedures for Arts & Sciences and non-credit programs which include curriculum, course scheduling, faculty and adjunct assignments, evaluations and promotions and contract renewals.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are reviewed and updated in a timely manner.
• Ensure maintenance of records/files of course syllabi and program curricula submitted by faculty and approved by the Academic Affairs Committee.
• Demonstrates the ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse faculty members, identify and address their needs to support student success initiatives and foster positive educational outcomes.
• Ensure Arts & Sciences course and program assessments are completed within the prescribed timeframes.
• Provide oversight and leadership in the development of the Arts & Sciences operational budgets by collecting, consolidating and prioritizing department inputs.
• Monitors expenditures monthly for reconciliation.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and coaching to staff and faculty; ensures cross-training/coverage as needed within areas, and supports professional development
• Supervise the recruitment and hiring for staff and faculty positions.
• Conduct Performance Evaluation reviews in support of the Performance Management Program.
• Conduct and review faculty evaluations for all areas in division
• Participate in public relations activities for the College.
• Oversee the development and submission of mandatory reporting, and accreditation reports.
• Serve on advisory boards for department disciplines such as but not limited to: ABE/GED, DAMD, Art.
• Serve on college committees as directed by supervisor or designee.
• Facilitate the grant application process, providing or coordinating discipline expertise as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This is an exempt position (not overtime eligible); Grade 121 (pay scale:$81,295-130,072 ).
• Based on the budget, the salary for the position will be $117,000-121,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager