Dean of Business, Arts, Communication, and Social Sciences

Iowa Western Community College•Council Bluffs, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Business, Arts, Communication, and Social Sciences is responsible for the coordination, supervision, and leadership for the academic disciplines within the assigned division. Major responsibilities include planning and implementing all facets of instruction as one member of the college’s academic leadership team.

Requirements

Master’s degree, plus two years full-time administrative or teaching experience is required
Strong computational ability to include mathematic calculations and analyzing data
Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
Positive attitude
Regular, prompt & reliable attendance
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Ability to work with minimal supervision, individually and as a team member
Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record

Nice To Haves

Community college teaching and/or personnel leadership experience is preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration

Responsibilities

Demonstrate IWCC’s core mission, vision and values
Report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, regularly providing information on assigned responsibilities
Develop goals, objectives, activities, budgets, operational procedures, and program and course offerings in accordance with assigned programs and services
Serve on the Instructional Council as a member of the college academic leadership team
Maintain positive professional working relationships and communication with internal and external stakeholders
Provide leadership and supervision to assigned faculty, and professional and classified staff
Assist with the planning and execution of professional development activities for faculty and academic staff
Actively recruit, hire, and retain faculty and academic staff within the assigned division
Evaluate and document performance of divisional personnel
Represent the College at local and state meetings as requested
Provide leadership for the evaluation and revision of curricular activities within the division
Provide required departmental and division reports including academic, financial, personnel, and facilities and equipment analyses on a regular basis
Develop and supervise the annual schedule of courses in partnership with the other academic divisions
Manage divisional and departmental budgets
Collaborate with other departments and divisions within the college to enhance and fulfill the college mission
Provide leadership and working knowledge of external program accreditation processes for designated programs in the division; monitor activities to assure compliance with accreditation standards and processes
Build and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of area business and industry as needed
Assist with the development and maintenance of articulation agreements relevant to the division
Assure that the assessment of academic achievement (student learning outcomes) is completed on an ongoing basis and that the data from such evaluation processes is utilized for enhancement of student learning
Coordinate and oversee the use of program advisory committees in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs within the division
Assist with grant writing and administration for grants pertaining to division programs
Provide leadership and assistance for the academic advising of all students assigned to faculty within the division
Assist in recruiting and retention of students by managing and supervising the departments’ collaboration efforts with other departments and divisions of the college
Participate in college activities including athletic and fine arts events, program-specific activities, fund-raising events, college commencement ceremonies, etc.
Demonstrate an active intellectual curiosity geared to continuous improvement of the learning experience within areas of responsibility
Adhere to college policies and procedures
Make decisions in matters of significance
Other duties as assigned