Associate Dean of Life Sciences Foundation

Associate Dean of Life Sciences Foundation

PALMER COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Davenport, IA Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Curriculum implementation management in an education administration role Committee work Staff supervision Faculty evaluation Microsoft Outlook Team supervision Overseeing academic program planning Program development Strategic planning in education Education industry recruitment Academic institution experience Public speaking Complaint handling Professional development support Bachelor's degree Budget development Overseeing academic personnel management Conflict management Project delivery management Educational program evaluation Employee grievances Educational innovation Managing projects Overseeing academic budget management Colleges/universities School policy and procedure enforcement Senior level Budget tracking Task assignment Team motivation (leadership skill) Full Job Description The Associate Dean of Life Sciences Foundation is a full-time administrative appointment reporting to the assigned administrator. The Associate Dean of Life Sciences Foundation supervises day-to-day activities of faculty, staff, and students related to academic programs.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to the assigned administrator and has a support responsibility to all other departments and college personnel as necessary. Responsible for the direct supervision of department personnel and others as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in the strategic planning process. Supervise faculty, staff, and student work-study employees. Coordinate the development and implementation of new program openings and curriculum innovation. Administer the CBA and Staff Handbook; may serve as college official. Manage faculty workload/assignments. Communicate workload calculations and associated pay to the Human Resources. Recruit and retain high quality faculty and staff. Serve as College Official for student adjudication hearings. Evaluate faculty and staff in accordance with institutional timelines and practices. Develop and manage accurate and timely budgets. Monitor the quality and delivery of courses. Evaluate and appropriately resource the department. Monitor the quality of educational materials. Advance best practices in course and program learning assessment. Administer Academic Affairs and College policies in accordance with institutional practices. Manage student/faculty/staff complaints in accordance with institutional practices. Determine and advance development needs of faculty and staff. Provide written reports as requested by the Dean of Academic Affairs. Conduct faculty and staff hiring processes in accordance with institutional practices. Monitor departmental equipment for functioning and use. Serve on committees as assigned. Attend external meetings and conferences as requested by the Dean of Academic Affairs. Perform all responsibilities in a manner that fully complies with Palmer's Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policy. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong interpersonal, oral, written, public speaking and organizational skills. Above average ability to utilize electronic technologies and various software programs, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to the college guiding documents. Ability to effectively manage conflict. Ability to generate, oversee, and successfully complete projects. Ability to perform assigned duties with frequent interruptions and time pressures. Ability to work independently and autonomously. Ability to supervise and motivate others. Ability to serve as a strong advocate for quality academic programs. Ability to work various hours as job requires.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a first professional degree or a graduate degree in an applicable field. Experience in and/or education related to academic administration, academic program development and assessment in a higher education environment preferred. Strong supervisory skills preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Perform sedentary to light work in a ventilated, lighted, and temperature controlled office setting. Frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, lift light objects (up to 10 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the workday.