Dean of General Education and Transfer
The purpose of this position is to provide visionary leadership and administrative oversight for educational programs of study and is
charged with the planning, budgeting, and operational management of the division. The position reports to and is a key advisor to the Vice
President of Educational Services. The Dean participates in Educational Services and institutional strategic planning, manages assigned
department, provides leadership to the programs, faculty, and staff, and shares in the general administrative responsibilities of the
College. The Dean provides oversight of curriculum development, provides impetus for change/expansion; hires properly credentialed faculty
and staff; oversees divisional planning; monitors and plans division budgets based on a quality improvement model; provides direction for
assessment of student learning; and articulation of courses and programs with other colleges and agencies. The Dean represents the
department in relationships with administrative officers, with other departments, and with the community. The Dean exemplifies ownership in
decision making, self-awareness in relationship building and leadership, and supports institutional priorities. The Dean promotes
cooperation within and between the College divisions in support of the College mission, supports College initiatives, and encourages
departmental faculty to be supportive of institutional priorities, programs, and offering. The Dean is responsible for assisting with
effective institutional communication and maintaining a climate that supports creativity and innovation.
Work requires specialized
knowledge and experience in general education and transfer programs and significant experience with the development of articulation and
transfer agreements. Requires a minimum of a masters degree. Ph.D preferred.
Three years鈥� experience in academic leadership at a
higher education institution with at least one year鈥檚 四虎影视 experience at a higher education institution required.
Work requires
interaction with executive level management, including president, vice presidents, and deans, which involve support of controversial
positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues, or the preparation of important presentations given as written documentation and/or as
speeches to groups of managers and coworkers. Work requires effective relationship building with external partners including transfer
institutions, community health organizations, high schools, etc.
This position is eligible for full-time fringe benefits package
including:
- College-paid health insurance premiums for single, employee/spouse, employee/children or family plans
- College-paid employee dental premiums
- College paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Competitive rates
for vision plans and dependent dental - Up to 9.5% matching on 403(b) retirement plan
- BestCare EAP
- Flex spending
plans - Generous leave package
