Dean of the School of STEM-Transfer

Mohawk Valley Community College

26d•$90,000

About The Position

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Dean of the School of STEM-Transfer in our Learning and Academic Affairs Unit. The Dean is responsible for setting the standard for intellectual engagement, academic integrity, and accomplishment by providing strategic vision for and operational leadership of the academic center; provides strategic, innovative, and visionary leadership in development of the Schools’ Strategic Plan in support of the College’s Strategic Plan; provides inclusive and collegial leadership supporting innovation and change in support of the College’s Strategic Plan; and evaluates and responds to the needs of faculty, staff, and students.

Requirements

Master’s degree
Demonstrated leadership or management experience, such as supervision, chairing committees, leading organizational change initiatives, mentoring, overseeing curriculum development, or facilitating professional development opportunities
Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration, build effective relationships, and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders, while navigating complex interpersonal dynamics
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills
Experience with word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software with a willingness and ability to learn new software and communication platforms

Nice To Haves

Higher education experience
Budget management experience
Grant writing, coordination, or management experience
Teaching experience at the collegiate level, with a strong understanding of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and student engagement

Responsibilities

Conducts all responsibilities in a manner that is welcoming, friendly, respectful, cooperative, and collaborative with students, colleagues, and community partners.
Promotes an environment supportive of the College mission and vision and participates in the development and implementation of the College policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Ensures academic and pedagogical quality of the School’s programs.
Participates in the hiring process for adjunct and full-time hires by conducting interviews, evaluating candidates’ qualifications, and making a recommendation to the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs for final hiring decisions.
Oversees and performs full and part-time faculty and staff evaluations.
Promotes excellence in faculty and staff teaching, service, professional growth and collegiality.
Manages the resolution of faculty and student issues, including grievances, and appeals, by facilitating mediation and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
Responsible for ensuring completion of all assessment projects including analysis of data and application of analysis to improve learning and teaching in coordination with Academic Assessment. Oversees the development and assessment of student learning outcomes and directs program review in accordance with the accrediting agency’s guidelines.
Coordinates faculty advising within the School including advising schedules, planning, and serving as the School’s liaison with the Holistic Student Support Center.
Assesses and authorizes the ordering of equipment and supplies within the budget guidelines in coordination with the Assistant Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs and faculty.
Serves as contact for faculty who may be absent from class and serves as coordinator of appropriate coverage.
Works with others to facilitate partnerships with the community and represents the College to outside entities.
Works with the Assistant Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs and Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs Office to determine workspace and facilities allotted to the School.
Coordinates and maintains appropriate academic credentials and instructional standards required for accreditation, policy and procedure requirements of grants, and local state organizations.
Performs and oversees the process of credit evaluation, certification for graduation, admission of programs, and academic standards for continuation in program or college.
Provides support and cooperation with other departments or divisions within the College when needed.
Advises on the schedule of School classes based upon student needs.
Meets regularly with the Assistant Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs and others as needed.
Assists with college-wide events such as, but not limited to, commencement ceremonies, open houses, and orientations.
Performs such other duties as may be required by the Assistant Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs.