Associate Dean of Social Sciences Division (On Site - University Center, MI)

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions:

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in students, faculty and staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Academic Deans, the Associate Dean provides administrative management and leadership in the Division. The primary responsibilities of the Associate Dean are to support academic management and operations of the division and support the Academic Dean in furthering the academic mission and direction of the College to help ensure student success in degree/certificate completion, successful transfer to university, and/or entry level job employment or career advancement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

Provides strong leadership and team-building for division faculty and staff. Develops and mentors professional growth and student-centered program pedagogy and andragogy. Aligns and administers the Division's strategic plan with Academic Services and College Strategic Plans. Analyzes enrollment data and expenditures by discipline and involves faculty in data review and proactive strategies to build enrollment and manage costs. Develops, implements, and monitors annual plans for improving the quality of discipline/program offerings and services. Under the Academic Deans' leadership, develops schedule of courses to meet the needs of students and to fulfill contractual obligations to faculty, while ensuring Academics' ability to make faculty teaching assignments as needed. Assesses, prioritizes, recommends, Actively cooperates with other areas across the College including Student Educational Services and Finance and Administrative Services to support the college mission and vision for student success. Assesses and administers equipment, technology and supply needs within budget guidelines. Assures that programs, courses and instruction are meeting student transfer, job entry and/or career advancement needs. Works with Deans for new program development. Supervises and evaluates faculty and assigned divisional staff in accordance with College policies.

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