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Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago

Associate Vice President and Dean of the School of Public Service, Social Sciences, and Education

Frederick, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Associate Vice President and Dean of the School of Public Service, Social Sciences, and Education. The AVP/Dean will provide visionary leadership and effective coordination of academic programs and personnel, ensuring high-quality instructional offerings and alignment with industry standards.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong commitment to FCC as a student-centered comprehensive community college through diligent service in support of the College mission, vision, goals, objectives, and outcomes

Maintain a climate of open communication, collegiality, and teamwork within the assigned instructional areas and other areas of responsibility

Supervise and provide leadership to all faculty and staff in the assigned instructional areas

Use research and data to inform the continuous improvement of existing academic systems and the development of new initiatives

Provide leadership and support of the entrepreneurial Professional Services team development, program delivery, expansion, and assessment of ongoing partnerships with a variety of federal, state, and local agencies

Provide leadership in pursuing and administering grant opportunities and developing an array of credit, non-credit, and professional services programming

Provide visionary leadership assistance and support of the process of creating new courseware relevant to industry standards, setting course objectives, credit value, Continuing Education Units, number of hours, locations, and student costs in conjunction with competency-based measures of student success, and align the process with the appropriate national skills and standards within each public safety industry for both credit and non-credit courses and programs and FCC compliance with all quality assurance

Oversee the recruitment, review, and screening processes for new full-time and adjunct faculty within the PSSSE area, encouraging diversity and ensuring compliance with pertinent College policies and procedures

Collaborate across the college to encourage, promote and facilitate active involvement in faculty/staff professional development and to sustain the on-going support provided to adjunct faculty

Support transfer articulation initiatives and agreements with four-year colleges and universities to better serve FCC students interested in baccalaureate study

Coordinate and oversee the on-going academic and program assessments for the area, to develop and implement improvement strategies to strengthen programs and improve student outcomes

Collaborate with Student Experience personnel in developing and implementing an effective program of college orientation and support for students that will have a positive impact on student engagement, retention and academic success

Cultivate and support external program advisory committees, where appropriate, to help strengthen program areas, ensuring active participation, diversity, and support by external professionals and stakeholders

Ensure compliance with regional (Middle States Association) and program accreditation standards, as well as relevant MHEC regulations, to ensure high academic standards and positive student outcomes, recommending appropriate actions as needed

Oversee the area’s budget planning and development process and manage effectively the approved operating budget for the assigned instructional areas

Oversee the development of academic schedules

Collaborate with the Director for Dual Enrollment and High School Partnerships to provide appropriate dual enrollment courses that support career and college readiness

Serve on relevant committees and teams both within the Teaching, Learning, and Student Success Team, and Collegewide

Develop and maintain guided pathways infrastructure

Manage and resolve student complaints

Create and maintain strong industry contacts and relationships

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Master's degreeAdministrative experienceGrant managementDoctorate degreeProfessional certificationsCollege governanceInterpersonal skillsTeamworkCommunication

Required

Master's degree in a discipline represented within the assigned instructional areas

Five (5) years in higher education or professional learning or training agency as an instructor or administrator

Two (2) years of administrative and supervisory experience in an educational setting as a dean or department chair or equivalent

Preferred

Earned doctorate or juris doctorate

Professional state, national, or international industry-recognized certifications in public safety, law, education, or within the assigned disciplines

Two (2) years administrative experience in a college setting

Two (2) years of experience as a college-level faculty member in a discipline represented within the assigned instructional areas

Experience in grant attainment and management, college governance, organizational structure, financing and budgetary processes

Experience in addressing issues relating to transfer articulation, career preparation, developmental education, prior learning assessment, and education/industry partnerships, to include innovative instructional strategies and online learning

Experience administering programs with external accreditation and successfully leading programs through the accreditation process

Experience working harmoniously and effectively with community college faculty, staff, administrators, and students; as well as college and university educators, secondary level educators, government and community representatives

Excellent interpersonal skills