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Job Description
Dean of Academic Affairs Laguna College of Art + Design Laguna Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $126,910 - $135,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 403(b) Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Curriculum implementation management in an education administration role Academic community engagement Stakeholder engagement Staff supervision Program design Program management Microsoft Excel Team supervision University research Faculty collaboration Content editing Academic institution experience Policy & process development Cultural competency Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Instructional leadership in education Overseeing academic personnel management University teaching experience University course instructional design Educational program evaluation Personnel administration Developing strategic partnerships for an educational instituion Professional art or design Productivity software Higher education teaching Practicing budget management in an educational setting Gmail Education and development budget management Grammar Experience Google Calendar Full Job Description Laguna College of Art + Design is seeking a full-time experienced Dean of Academic Affairs. The College is located in an internationally recognized arts colony in Laguna Beach, California and offers a diversity of majors in Animation, Graphic Design and Digital Media, Fine Art, Game Development, Illustration, and Entertainment Design.
Position Summary:
The Dean of Academic Affairs has comprehensive responsibility for all educational, budgetary, and administrative matters for the undergraduate and graduate programs at LCAD. The Dean is charged with guiding all academic programs and ensuring that they serve to effectively carry forth the mission, values, and goals of the institution by providing the necessary vision and leadership. The Dean is responsible for the advancement of the College's teaching, curriculum, assessment, evaluation, and practice and research in art and design. The Dean leads and implements the instruction of students, designs curriculum, and fosters a positive environment for academic aspects of the institution. This position works toward guiding the faculty in becoming more effective teachers and educators and in providing a motivational climate that engenders student success. All aspects of teaching and learning are under the purview of the Dean who is committed to student success as the priority goal of the institution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Lead the development and launch of new academic programs and modalities (online, hybrid, etc.), ensuring alignment with institutional strategy and executing against timelines that support effective marketing, enrollment, and program viability. Lead the academic division with a contemporary vision and deep understanding of current and future trends in art and design education and industry in a competitive higher education landscape. Serve as an effective liaison and a strong advocate to executive leadership for the goals, interests, and values of the academic programs, faculty, and academic affairs staff. Collaborate with academic leaders and the student affairs team in order to offer support to the whole student. Ensure all academic units adhere to the College's policies and practices. Ensure that the College instills and advances a supportive climate characterized by a commitment to an inclusive an equitable community that values diversity and belonging. Participate in LCAD working-groups, task forces, and committees in order to advance the mission and goals of the academic units. Serves as primary academic representative in external partnerships, articulation agreements, and community outreach initiatives. Supports advancement, grant, and fundraising efforts related to academic programs. Curriculum and Instruction Provide strategic leadership for program and curricular development and transformation based on institutional strategic mission, goals, and objectives. Make and guide decisions related to instruction and curriculum and serve as chair of the curriculum committee. Monitor and manage, along with the department chairs, course offerings to meet college enrollment, student persistence, and retention goals. Coordinate and manage the implementation and use of instructional technology across academic departments, while exploring opportunities for pedagogical advancement through various modes of delivery. Represent campus instruction at the College with all appropriate committees and other college forums. Maintain the quality of instruction and academic programs through planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating these areas using evidence-based methods. Work with the Registrar in developing the semester class schedule while organizing the structure for class scheduling. Lead the College in staying current in areas of curriculum compliance and actively make changes and revisions where needed. Faculty + Staff Management and Advancement Provide oversight, mentorship, and direction for all program instruction, including supervision of department chairs and academic affairs staff, development and implementation of policy, performance evaluation, and support for continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional quality. Advance faculty growth and opportunities through professional development channels as well as champion faculty priorities. Develop and manage annual work plans and goals in collaboration with academic leaders and other key institutional stakeholders. Ensure an effective and responsible model for shared governance with faculty to carry out the teaching and learning mission of the College, such as providing clarity in the relationships, responsibilities, and engagement between the Dean's office, faculty senate, and faculty committees. Assist in determining faculty hiring needs and participate in recruitment and hiring of full-time faculty. Oversee faculty contracts per academic year and semester in conjunction with the Office of Human Resources. Participate with the Office of Human Resources, CFO, and President, in the assessment and review of faculty promotions, salary and rank levels, and analysis of comparative faculty salary and make recommendations to executive leadership. Serve as an intermediary and represent the interests of the faculty to senior staff, students, staff and alumni. Budget Management Manage and develop the budget for the instructional division through assisting in budget development, forecasting, and administration of approved funds with the CFO. Develop and manage, in conjunction with the President, CFO, and Office of Human Resources, the full academic affairs budget, making allocation decisions based on performance indicators, priorities, and strategic criteria. Guide department chairs in budgetary development and approval. Policy and Compliance Update and maintain, in conjunction with academic affairs leadership and the Office of Human Resources, the faculty handbooks, college catalog, and student achievement and academic sections of the LCAD website. Collaborate with the Director of Assessment + Accreditation on the institutional effectiveness plan/report and accreditation and compliance reporting as needed. Evaluation, Assessment, and Accreditation Engage in institutional assessment and research activities in conjunction with the Director of Assessment + Accreditation and department chairs. Strengthens relationships with accreditors, regulators, and educational partners. Review assessment reports and data and coordinate strategy for campus dissemination, website publication, accreditation documentation, strategic planning, budgeting, and other purposes. Provide strategic leadership and high-level oversight for assessment and accreditation. Coordinate with the Director of Assessment + Accreditation on the collection and analysis of data related to quality improvement and assessment cycles of all academic departments. Collaborate with the Director of Assessment + Accreditation to identify strategic goals and key success indicators that inform institutional planning, drawing on reports prepared by the Director of Assessment + Accreditation. Support accreditation efforts by supplying academic insights and ensuring faculty participation in processes overseen by the Director of Assessment + Accreditation/Accreditation Liaison Officer (curriculum and program effectiveness, student success, learning outcomes). Collaborate with the Director of Assessment + Accreditation and academic departments in planning and conducting assessment of student learning, goals, and outcomes for internal and external constituents.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position Requirements, Experience, and Education:
This individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This individual must have a desire to work in a team-oriented environment that serves a diverse population. Education MFA degree or other terminal degree in an associated field or commensurate education and experience required. Experience 5+ years of progressively responsible academic leadership experience in higher education, preferably within an art + design college or creative disciplines. 5+ years of college-level teaching experience as associate or full professor, preferably in an art and design program/environment, strongly preferred. 2+ years of experience with assessment and program review required. Experience in administration, including program and curricular development, assessment, policy development, personnel management, and budget management required. Experience managing academic budgets and allocating resources to support strategic and operational goals. Experience with academic advising preferred. Experience with program and curricular development required. Supervisory Responsibility This position supervises faculty and administrative support staff. Position Requirements Proven awareness of trends and innovations in art and design education - or equivalent insight gained through leadership in creative industries - required. Demonstrated record of academic teaching, creative practice, scholarly activity, professional service, and the leadership skills necessary to promote these qualities among faculty required. Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus with diverse internal and external stakeholders required. Strong problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated track record of proactively identifying and addressing needs, required. Strong organizational and time management skills required to ensure that critical deadlines and milestones are met. Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required. Proven success in building partnerships across departments and with external organizations to advance academic initiatives and community engagement required. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work required. Evidence of bringing expertise of professional practice in support of teaching preferred. Evidence of cultivating and leveraging professional networks in art, design, and related creative industries that informs and advances teaching and program development preferred. Record of creating co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences for students preferred. Artistic ability and professional artistic experience preferred. Ability to foster strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, industry partners, and community partners required. Ability to successfully manage faculty members as direct reports required. Knowledge of CRM and LMS systems appropriate to art and design educational programs preferred. Demonstrated success in managing stakeholder interests at multiple levels and across departments to deliver high-value outcomes on time and on budget, required. Advanced proficiency in
Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint Advanced proficiency in
Google Suite:
Gmail, Calendar Demonstrated effectiveness as a culturally competent professional with broad experience interacting with and supporting the needs of a diverse student population and/or staff and faculty required. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team required. Must be self-motivated, focused, and proactive. Excellent spelling, grammar, and editing skills required. Must have the ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced, demanding environment. Experience in higher education required. Must be able to drive personal vehicle for business purposes and must pass DMV background check and have minimum insurance requirements as set by LCAD. This individual will also be able to perform the following essential functions: Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude an individual from retaining employment. Take and follow directions. Work cooperatively with others. Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism. Display a positive attitude. Balance multiple tasks and priorities. Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.
Physical Essential Functions:
Sitting, typing, and moving from one place to another. This position takes place indoors in an office environment sitting at a desk and working in front of a computer.
Business Hours:
Regular business hours for the College are Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Regular hours may vary based on the College's needs and type of position. Weekend and evening hours may be required. Travel may be required.
Classification and Status:
This is an exempt position. This is a regular, full-time position. This is a benefits-eligible position.
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$126,910 - $135,000 per year The posted salary range reflects the College's anticipated hiring salary range, but the final salary range is subject to negotiation and additional factors, such as the candidate's background, experience, and alignment with institutional needs.
Background Check:
This individual will be required to undergo a job-related background check, inclusive of employment and education verification. Some positions may require successful completion of a post-offer agility test. Employment is contingent on satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.
At-Will Employment:
Employment with the College is "at-will" meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement expressed or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.
Benefits if applicable:
Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, 403(b) retirement savings plan, paid vacation, paid sick and paid holidays, life insurance/AD&D, long term disability, LCAD tuition benefit, among other benefits. Waiting period may apply. Full time position; salary commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to . Laguna College of Art + Design is an
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All applicants and employees have equal employment opportunities with Laguna College of Art + Design ("LCAD") regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, military or veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, political affiliation status, domestic violence victim status, reproductive health decision making, medical leave or other types of protected leave, use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace for California employees, any combination of the foregoing characteristics, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Employment shall be based solely on LCAD's needs and the individual's qualifications.
