Dean , School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Science

Who We Are:
We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

The Position:
Serves as principal academic and administrative leader of the designated School 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 School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, & Applied Science 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 identifies opportunities and challenges for the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, & Applied Science particularly in the context of linkages to economic sectors, current and future workforce needs and instructional resources, the College’s Strategic Plan, and the College’s Development Office. This position performs all of the essential functions as identified below.

Major Responsibilities:

LEADERSHIP

• Work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to support the College’s mission, strategic planning, and College development initiatives.
• Work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs on establishing measurable School goals, identifying efforts to achieve these goals, and monitoring efforts towards achieving these goals.
• 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.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus.
• 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.
• Work with Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, 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.
• Promote excellence in learning centered teaching and promote faculty engagement in scholarly activities.
• Link the College’s Strategic Plan with School strategies, objectives and initiatives.
• Ensure Schools compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards and legal requirements.
• Proactively link with business and industry regarding current and future College curricula within the School.  Work with the Vice Chancellor, 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.
• 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.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

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

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Develop and manage the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, & Applied Science budget consistent with college policy and sound financial management principles.
• Facilitate data-driven analysis of information regarding curriculum related matters.
• Facilitate program review process in time