Academic Dean
Company:
Arapahoe Community College
Job Location:
Category:
Science Deans
Type:
Full-Time
Salary: $122,066.00 - $138,450.00 Annually
Location: Littleton, CO
Job Type: Administrator/Professional-Technical (Full-Time)
Job Number: 00348
Division: Instruction
FLSA: Exempt
ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.
Job Summary
This recruitment will fill two separate Academic Dean roles at ACC. Candidates should demonstrate experience aligned with one or more of the following academic portfolios:
This role requires the ability to lead effectively within a shared governance environment, balancing faculty expertise and academic freedom with institutional priorities related to enrollment, student success, and program sustainability. As a visible leader within the College and broader community, the Dean advances the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the Division of Instruction, Arapahoe Community College, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), and the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), while dedicating time to building internal and external partnerships-particularly those that support student success in clinicals, practicums, apprenticeships, and job placement.
The Dean provides leadership and supervision for faculty and administrative direct reports. Core responsibilities include recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating faculty and staff; maintaining fiscal accountability for assigned cost centers; coordinating program renewals; leading annual comprehensive program reviews; overseeing instructional assessment initiatives; ensuring program accreditation; facilitating curriculum and program development; and resolving student and personnel issues to promote the success of students, faculty, and the College.
Qualifications
All applicants must submit: At ACC, we seek to hire candidates who are committed to fostering respectful, welcoming, and supportive environments for all individuals. In your cover letter, please describe how you have worked to create such environments in your current or previous roles, and share what this commitment means to you in your professional practice.
Reach out to us at if you have any questions.
ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Notice to all Applicants
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human 四虎影视, at (303) 797-5715 or angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu.
For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at (303) 797-5800, , or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.
Location: Littleton, CO
Job Type: Administrator/Professional-Technical (Full-Time)
Job Number: 00348
Division: Instruction
FLSA: Exempt
ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.
Job Summary
This recruitment will fill two separate Academic Dean roles at ACC. Candidates should demonstrate experience aligned with one or more of the following academic portfolios:
- School of Math & Sciences (Math, Natural Sciences, Business, Technology, Skilled Trades)
- School of Health & Public Services (Nursing, Allied Health, Emergency Medical Services, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Education)
This role requires the ability to lead effectively within a shared governance environment, balancing faculty expertise and academic freedom with institutional priorities related to enrollment, student success, and program sustainability. As a visible leader within the College and broader community, the Dean advances the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the Division of Instruction, Arapahoe Community College, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), and the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), while dedicating time to building internal and external partnerships-particularly those that support student success in clinicals, practicums, apprenticeships, and job placement.
The Dean provides leadership and supervision for faculty and administrative direct reports. Core responsibilities include recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating faculty and staff; maintaining fiscal accountability for assigned cost centers; coordinating program renewals; leading annual comprehensive program reviews; overseeing instructional assessment initiatives; ensuring program accreditation; facilitating curriculum and program development; and resolving student and personnel issues to promote the success of students, faculty, and the College.
Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five years 四虎影视 or training experience, and administrative or supervisory leadership experience.
- Experience developing, managing, and evaluating employees.
- Experience in budget preparation and management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues and trends in higher education that affect budgets, policies, student services, tuition models, and instructional strategies.
- Demonstrated experience leading within shared governance in higher education.
- Experience leading through organizational change, complexity, or ambiguity.
- Experience using data to inform program strategy, enrollment management, and student success initiatives.
- Experience 四虎影视 and/or training adult learners.
- Experience integrating current technology to support learning and operational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated success in curriculum and program development incorporating adult learning theory.
- Experience with regulatory compliance, governing boards, or accreditation agencies.
- Grant management experience.
Resume Detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement. Please include any experience you may have embedding equity and including in your work, see below.
Reach out to us at if you have any questions.
ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Notice to all Applicants
- Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
- Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
- Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
- All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
- Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human 四虎影视, at (303) 797-5715 or angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu.
For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at (303) 797-5800, , or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.