Academic Dean, Public Safety, Education, & Transportation at InsideHigherEd

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Minimum Hiring Annual Salary:

$113,362.00

Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:

• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Administrator Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 24 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

Job Description:

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the Academic Dean is responsible for providing effective planning and vision, comprehensive leadership, program review, budget oversight, data analysis, and institutional coordination, supervision and oversight of all affairs and activities for Automotive Collision/Service Technology, Aviation (general pilot, unmanned aerial systems, air traffic control, aircraft mechanics), Early Childhood Education/Education, Criminal Justice, Police Academy, EMT, Paramedic, and Fire Science programs, and supervision of the Director of Academic Operations. The Academic Dean is also responsible for leadership of strategic plan tactics, academic master plan initiatives, accreditation efforts, as well as policy and procedure reformation. The position has responsibility for marketing, management, and assisting in curriculum design of educational programs that serve employers' and employees' needs. The Academic Dean works closely with automotive, public safety, education and aviation industry partners to determine program development needs, and to design innovative curricula that enhance employees' skills and knowledge. The Academic Dean works closely with program Chairs and Directors to ensure compliance with professional accreditation requirements and state regulators, to recruit students and faculty, oversee the programs' operational budgets, and to manage the operational logistics of major grants and contracts. This position serves as liaison with outside agencies, community organizations, and other constituencies within the college. Represent the College in the region through participation in community, educational, business/industry, and civic organizations/activities.

The Academic Dean must be an excellent thinker, planner, collaborator, and organizer. This position calls for a person who can develop, build, and maintain strong relations and provide leadership for the faculty in the programs, participate as a member of the Colleges' instructional leadership team, and represent the College in the community. Must possess knowledge of budget planning/management, statistical research and program evaluation, and accreditation processes such as the Higher Learning Commission and/or specialized accreditation.

The Academic Dean must have the ability to work independently; exercise discretion and sound judgment in decision-making; respond to critical matters effectively; and represent the College in a professional manner. Must be committed to student success, a collaborative work environment, and high-quality service to constituencies. Occasional travel is required.

Leadership, Analysis, & Budgeting:

• Serve as principal administrator of instructional programs in the academic division, Public Safety, Education and Transportation.
• Create and administer budgets in accordance with College strategic plan and policies; conduct trend and data analysis; prepare capital, Perkins, operating, personnel and grant requests; generate budget reports and respond to requests for information.
• Facilitate/initiate respectful and effective communications internally/externally; provide staff with information and interpretation of College policies and procedures; schedule and preside at Division meetings/ committees; create and distribute written communications internally/externally in a timely manner; serve as essential link to administration in communicating needs of departments, faculty, staff, and advisory committees.
• Lead in the development of courses and related classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences in accord with professional guidelines and College procedures.
• Assist in preparation and editing handbooks, College catalog, and other informational literature.
• Lead Program Review process for the Division with the support of the IRA department.
• Assist in the development and implementation of processes and procedures designed to assess student learning at the course, program, and college level.
• Evaluate, research, and initiate new programs.

Community Outreach:

• Represent the college within the region of operation, including but not limited to, serving in and on boards for Chambers, civic organizations, educational institutions (K-12), cities and geographical municipalities, community committees, libraries, and other organizations as appropriate, sponsorships of city, chamber and organizational events as appropriate, cultivating relationships with key colleagues within businesses, government and community as appropriate.
• Provides referrals to appropriate campus areas (programs, recruiting, workforce development, Foundation etc).

Management & Advocacy:

• Provide strategic leadership and management including planning, developing and directing activities of multifaceted, multi-subject division; coordinate program, department and division reviews, accreditation and evaluation; delegate and monitor administrative responsibilities of chairs and other employees as appropriate; coordinate administrative duties with CAO and College constituencies; supervise full and part-time faculty and staff; implement systems to maintain, centralize academic administration and division record/forms/procedures; assist in review of terms of operational contracts; develop and recommend policies and procedures to the CAO or President; oversee all processes associated with semester and yearly schedule of courses. Communicate and interact with officials and agencies of the State and local government; serve on community workforce teams, committees, etc. on behalf of the College; represent the College at state-level committees and councils and other higher education institutions.

Planning:

• Create strategic and operational plans for programs within academics and the division to provide safe, efficient, effective programming and services.
• Develop and implement long-range academic administration, division, and program goals; facilitate and support alternative curriculum development and delivery options; plan for faculty professional development; and investigate and support grant opportunities.
• Maintain credentials and knowledge of educational technology and College's infrastructure related to technology and the position; provide professional development activities as appropriate.
• Work with Department Chairs/Directors to oversee course scheduling, catalog presentation, and marketing/recruiting materials for programs in conjunction with the Marketing and Communication Office.
• Actively encourage the use of emerging learning-centered processes by faculty members in all departments and support faculty professional development.

Personnel Management:

• Hire and supervise staff; anticipate and plan for personnel needs.
• Evaluate support staff; oversee preparation and review of contracts.
• Chair hiring committees.
• Review and approve staff appointments.
• Serve as a contact for handling student/faculty disputes and grade change requests.
• Resolve employee and student conflicts or direct to appropriate office on campus.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a discipline in the Division, Higher Education or Education Administration; plus, three (3) years of teaching experience and administrator experience in higher education, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Of the required three (3) years of work experience, one (1) year must be supervisory experience.

• Ability to work in a high-pressure, high-performance environment.

• Experience with specialized accredited programs and programs with external regulators.

• Proven leadership skills, and the ability to design and implement effective programs in the areas of study in the division.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and an ability to provide vision for projects while attending to daily operational details.

• A collaborative leadership style.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators in all areas of the college and community.

• Completion of background investigation and the results of such are satisfactory to College and program requirements.

• Experience working with a variety of boards, agencies, politics, and personalities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (must be demonstrated in applicant materials):

• Use of business intelligence to drive performance, efficiency, and agility.

• Ability to orchestrate distributed leadership and leverage talent within and outside of the College to achieve mission and goals.

• Practiced in interest-based versus position-based negotiation/communication.

• Experience working with a variety of boards, agencies, politics, and personalities.

• Ability to communicate expectations and goals clearly.

• Experience leading, supervising and managing high performing, dynamic teams.

• Facilitate organizational development and change with effective collaboration of participants.

• Continuously monitor changes in regulations, policies and technology related to the area of management.

• Knowledge of data analytics and application of information to assist in data-informed decision-making.

• Creative mindset and forward thinking, staying current in community college best practices and strategies for transformation.

• Excellent professional and respectful verbal, non-verbal and written/email communications.

• Successful experience working in diverse and multicultural communities; supporting student equity and inclusion.

• Successful experience with participatory leadership governance.

• Superb interpersonal skills, ability to listen, collaborate and inspire others to come together in order to achieve common goals.

• Offer feedback in a timely manner that promotes growth and maintains dignity.

• Commitment to/experience with creating, designing, supporting innovation, transformation and emerging/disruptive technologies.

• Successful working as part of a team in addition to being individually motivated.

Character (must be demonstrated in applicant materials):

• Real world thinker with a broad, innovative perspective

• Thoughtful risk-taker/problem solver.

• Collaborative, creative problem-solver.

• Seeks out feedback and practices self-reflection that promotes continual growth.

• Demonstrates passion for student success and the community college mission.

• Embraces, practices, and encourages principles of inclusive leadership that encourages a sense of belonging, and equity, and empowerment for all employees and students.

• Practices authenticity while maintaining professional decorum and respect for others.

• Commitment to creating and practicing a culture of transparency, integrity, collaboration, communication, and ethical behavior.

• Committed to employing transparent practices of leadership resulting in a positive cultural tone, accountability, and trust throughout all levels of the college.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter

• Resume

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in a discipline in the Division, or in Higher Education, Educational Administration, or similar discipline.

• Past executive experience in higher education.

• Full-time teaching experience in higher education.

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part-time or full-time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3 ) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

Please provide a thorough and complete application.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

All positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.