Ivy Tech Community College · 11 hours ago
Dean – School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Sciences
Kokomo, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expIvy Tech Community College is an accredited institution seeking a Dean for the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Sciences. The Dean will serve as the principal academic and administrative leader, overseeing curriculum development, student success initiatives, and community outreach while ensuring compliance with educational standards and policies.
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Responsibilities
Work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and School Vice President to support the College's mission, strategic planning, and College development initiatives
Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making, and to keep staff informed about issues and projects for the overall College instructional program
Work with Vice Chancellor, School Vice President, individual program and department chairs, and other faculty to plan for curriculum development, modifications and deletions; set priorities for resource needs and provide program analysis
Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education. Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus
Provide leadership for program improvement, development, and review and recommend changes to maintain relevance of academic programs and to meet student, business and industry, workforce and community needs
Promote excellence in learning centered teaching and promote faculty engagement in scholarly activities
Link the College's Strategic Plan with School strategies, objectives and initiatives. Ensure School's compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards and legal requirements
If a teaching load is assigned: Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives
Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance
Work with individual program and department chairs and other faculty to plan for curriculum development, modifications, and deletions; set priorities for resource needs; and provide program analysis
Ensure linkage of programs and curricula to the needs of applicable economic sector(s) and current and future workforce needs
Facilitate maintenance of a relevant curriculum appropriate to the college's mission. Work with faculty to identify and implement Student Learning Outcomes
Coordinate with Student Affairs and Marketing and Communications activities for student recruitment, advising, registration, retention, graduation and other promotional activities
Develop secondary and post-secondary linkages, including the facilitation of high school-based dual credit initiatives
Facilitate the development of course schedules conducive to student enrollment. Participate in career services and alumni activities
Develop and manage the School budget consistent with college policy and sound financial management principles
Facilitate data-driven analysis of information regarding curriculum-related matters. Facilitate program review process on time
Identify and prioritize School needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and re-allocate resources
Confer with faculty regarding ideas for program improvement to find resources for development through grants, College development initiatives and special projects
Work with the Regional Development Office to identify specific fundraising opportunities that support the priorities and needs of the School
Serves as principal academic and administrative leader of the designated academic School, working to achieve the College's mission and strategic plan initiatives
Interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, supervise, develop, evaluate, mentor, counsel, discipline, and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures
Facilitate assignment of faculty to classes, monitor schedules, and workload for accuracy throughout the semester
Work with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success
Ensure compliance with College policy to resolve student issues and assist faculty and staff to refer issues (student behavior, grade changes, etc.) to appropriate departments
Provide student advising support as applicable
Participate in School, campus, and college-wide committees
Serve discipline by providing leadership and participation in appropriate professional associations and organizations
Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine the need for new courses and programs, and establish advisory committees as appropriate
Directly work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the promotion of the School and College development initiatives
Facilitate academic partnerships between the school and four-year transfer institutions; assure maximum course articulation for students
Participate and provide professional expertise to aid or lead organizations that create linkages between the college and the community
Promote and foster an inclusive environment that values and encourages equitable opportunities for all students, faculty, and staff
Qualification
Required
Master's degree, preferably in a related field (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited institution
Minimum 3 years applicable industry experience
Meets faculty credentials per ASOM 7.1 for at least one program within the division for which oversight is assigned
Evidence of ongoing professional development and maintaining currency in the field
Demonstrated competency in supervision and leadership
A combination of industry with teaching/training experience may be considered in lieu of specific years' experience noted above
Preferred
Minimum five years of related teaching experience
Experience with secondary and post-secondary partnerships or community partnerships
Evidence of contributions to the community and to the profession; involved in a workforce development initiative, service on an industry council, or other related activity
Benefits
Full benefits starting day 1:
Employer contribution to retirement plan.
Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidental injury and illness, and more!
Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement.
Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.
Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.
Full-time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities.
Professional Development opportunities.
Company
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is a school.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$29.34MKey Investors
Lowe's FoundationLilly EndowmentIndiana Economic Development Association,The Duke Energy Foundation
2025-07-18Grant
2024-12-05Grant· $21.9M
2023-06-15Grant
Leadership Team
Martin Pollio
President
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