Occupational Summary

The Dean of Arts and Sciences leads the College’s efforts to enhance the profile, visibility, and effectiveness of Arts & Sciences programs in support of College goals and objectives. This position provides leadership, management, and support for associate deans, coordinators, instructional support, faculty, and curricula. The Dean fosters a high-quality environment of academic teaching and intellectual achievement, and creates and strengthens partnerships within and outside of the College as a strong advocate. The Dean shapes, cultivates, and implements a strategic vision for the Arts & Sciences department and reports to the Vice President for Instruction/Chief Academic Officer. The Dean teaches one course a year or as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a vision for the Arts & Sciences Learning Center
• Develops and oversees the budget and management of day-to-day operations
• Provides leadership for the selection, orientation, training, mentoring, support, and supervision of faculty, instructional assistants, student workers, and other employees assigned to the Center
• Responsible for leadership, development, coordination and supervision of degree offerings assigned to the area and ensures compliance with accreditation and College requirements
• Oversees the assessment and continuous improvement of curricula, materials, and delivery, ensuring that state-of-the art methods and materials are used, and that academic standards are upheld
• Leads new program development, program growth efforts, and student recruitment strategies
• Keeps the Chief Academic Officer informed regarding changes and recommends programmatic interventions accordingly
• Assesses and communicates professional development needs to the Center for Teaching and Learning
• Oversees the creation of a student-centered schedule of course offerings, working collaboratively with the Dean of Health Programs, Dean of Career Programs, Dean of the Havelock Campus, and the Registrar
• Coordinates the development and accomplishment of individual group and Center short- and long-term goals
• Coordinates and oversees management of Center resources, including rooms, buildings, equipment, and supplies
• Coordinates media, supply, and equipment orders and procurement
• Oversees the review and evaluation of instructional materials, including syllabi and other documents
• Addresses and resolves student and personnel matters
• Communicates effectively with faculty and staff through monthly meetings and other methods, and leads and supports cross-disciplinary work within and outside the Center
• Represents the College by participating in and communicating effectively with relevant community and professional organizations and agencies and student recruitment opportunities
• Manages and evaluates FTE generation and faculty course load
• Ensures broad-based input from both internal and external stakeholders in strategic planning for the Arts & Sciences department
• Works directly with the Institutional Effectiveness Office to improve the College’s and the Arts & Sciences Center’s effectiveness
• Develops and maintains a culture of evidence-based practice, including conducting annual program reviews and advisory committee meetings
• Aggressively seeks grant and other opportunities for procuring resources
• Reviews and coordinates the updating and documentation of Arts & Sciences Center processes, procedures, and protocols on an annual basis
• Ensures the accuracy of the College’s website, catalog, and other media pertaining to Arts & Sciences
• Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, values and goals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Educational programs and curriculum development, and related state/federal legislation and initiatives
• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Current complex principles and practices of instructional program development and administration
• Organizational and management practices as applies to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs
• Student learning outcomes and assessment activities at the program and course levels

 
Skills

• Adept at cultivating and sustaining high-level professional relationships and partnership and providing collaborative and inclusive leadership of faculty and staff in allied health programs, participating as a member of the College’s instructional leadership team, and representing the College in the community
• Proficiency in monitoring and assessing the performance of faculty and staff and allied health instructional programs to make improvements or take corrective action 
• Exceptional planning, organization, verbal and written communication, presentation, negotiation, training, supervisory, and interpersonal skills
• Competent in budget planning/management

 
Abilities

• Innovative and creative with new techniques to be used in Arts & Sciences program instruction
• Work independently; exercise discretion and sound judgment in decision making; respond to critical matters effectively; and represent the College in a professional manner
• Commitment to student-centered principles and understanding of the community college mission
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels