Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences and Education and School of Public Affairs and Social Services

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

Serves as principal academic and administrative leader of the School of Arts, Sciences and Education, and the School of Public Affairs and Social Services, working to achieve the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives. The Dean has the responsibility for, planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, curriculum, instruction, program and instructional quality, student academic success and other academic matters. This position actively represents and promotes the Schools and the College to students, business and industry, parents, professional organizations, secondary and post-secondary articulation partners, and other relevant constituencies. The Dean may deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives as needed. Proactively and in collaboration with Ivy+ Career Link, identifies opportunities and challenges for the Schools particularly in the context of linkages to economic sectors, current and future workforce needs and instructional resources, and the College’s and the Campus’s Strategic Plan. Provides strategic leadership for campus academic support services and faculty development initiatives that promote student success, instructional excellence, and institutional effectiveness. Oversee academic support operations, including testing, tutoring, and library services, while leading campus-based professional development programs for faculty and adjunct faculty to ensure alignment with College priorities, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement goals. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Career Link, matrix reporting to School Vice Presidents.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

LEADERSHIP:
1. Work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and School Vice Presidents to support the College’s mission, strategic planning and College development initiatives.
2. Proactively link with business and industry regarding current and future College curricula within the division.
3. Work with Vice Chancellor, School Vice Presidents, individual program and department chairs, and other faculty to plan for curriculum development, modifications and deletions; set priorities for resource needs and provide program analysis.
4. Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making and to keep staff informed about issues and projects for the overall College instructional program.
5. Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education.
6. Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus.
7. Provide leadership for program improvement, development, and review and recommend changes to maintain relevance of academic programs and to meet student, business and industry, workforce and community needs.
8. Promote excellence in learning centered teaching and promote faculty engagement in scholarly activities.
9. Link the College’s Strategic Plan with School strategies, objectives and initiatives.
10. Ensure School’s compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards and legal requirements.

11. Provides direct supervision to the Director of Academic Support Services and oversees the operational effectiveness of campus academic support functions, including Testing Services, Tutoring Services, and Library Services. Ensures services are aligned with institutional goals, support student success and retention, maintain compliance with College policies, and continuously improve the student experience.

12. Oversees campus-based professional development programs for faculty and adjunct faculty, including planning, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of training and development activities that support instructional excellence, student success, and alignment with College priorities. 

INSTRUCTION:
1. Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives.
2. Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
3. Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT:
1. Coordinate with Student Affairs and Marketing and Communications activities for student recruitment, advising, registration, retention, graduation and other promotional activities.
2. Develop secondary and post-secondary linkages, including the facilitation of high school-based dual credit initiatives.
3. Facilitate the development of course schedules conducive to student enrollment.
4. Participate in career services and alumni activities.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
1. Develop and manage the School and Depa