Position Title: Associate Dean - Health and Wellness (On Site - University Center, MI)
Employee Group: Administrative/Professional
Status: Full-time
Starting Salary: $87,738 – $99,133: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Position Summary Information
The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity, and inclusion in students, faculty, and staff.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Academic Dean, the Associate Dean provides administrative management and leadership in the Health and Wellness Division. The primary responsibilities are to support academic management and operations of the division, while supporting the Academic Deans in furthering the College's academic mission to ensure student success in degree completion, transfer to university, entry-level employment, or career advancement.
Health and Wellness Disciplines:
Dental Assisting | Dental Hygiene | Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Lifelong Wellness | Nursing | Physical Therapist Assistant | Radiography | Respirator Care | Surgical First Assistant | Surgical Technology
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited to the Following:
- Provides strong leadership and team-building for division faculty and staff.
- Aligns and administers the Division’s strategic plan with Academic Services and College Strategic Plans.
- Develops and mentors professional growth and student-centered program pedagogy and andragogy.
- Develops and implements annual plans for improving program offerings and services to increase student success and program completion.
- Develops the course schedule under the Academic Deans' leadership to meet student needs and contractual obligations while ensuring teaching assignments are fulfilled.
- Ensures that programs, courses, and instruction meet student transfer, job entry, and career advancement needs.
- Supervises and evaluates faculty and assigned divisional staff in accordance with College policies.
- Resolves or refers student concerns, and coordinates student input into faculty evaluations.
- Works with Deans and Faculty on new program development.
- Participates in the promotion and tenure process according to College policies.
- Collaborates with administration and faculty to advocate for and address faculty concerns.
Adjunct Faculty:
- Coordinates with Human Resources and program faculty for the recruitment and orientation of adjunct faculty.
- Monitors adjunct faculty performance and makes staffing changes when necessary.
Budget and Equipment:
- Analyzes enrollment data and expenditures, and involves faculty in data review and strategies to build enrollment and manage costs.
- Assesses and administers equipment, technology, and supply needs within budget guidelines.
Program Accreditation and Program Review:
- Monitors compliance with accreditation requirements, including yearly reporting and re-accreditation processes.
- Ensures certification/licensure results and graduate survey data are documented and available on the College website.
- Works with program coordinators and Academic Deans to ensure program reviews contribute to student success strategies.
Other Duties:
- Collaborates with other areas across the College, such as Student Educational Services and Finance, to support student success.
- Participates in Academic Council, Deans’ Council, Curriculum Council, and other committees as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in an appropriate field, with credentials to teach within the Health and Wellness Division as required by the Higher Learning Commission.
- 5-7 years of full-time faculty teaching experience with documented leadership experience, preferably in a community college setting.
- Documented experience in team leadership, personnel management, budget creation and management, faculty evaluations, and class scheduling.
- Ability to work with faculty, staff, and administration in diverse settings, and represent the College in a positive manner to external partnerships.
Additional Experiences Considered:
- A doctoral degree in higher education administration, educational leadership, or a related field.
- Proficiency in analyzing enrollment data, managing budgets, and developing data-driven strategies for program improvement.
Application Deadline:
Position will remain open until filled. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Complete an online application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
Delta.edu
Indeed.com
Career Arc
MI Works / MI Talent Bank
HigherEdJobs.com
Michigan HERC Website
MLive (Grand Rapids Press, Flint Journal, Ann Arbor News, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Kalamazoo Gazette, Saginaw News, Muskegon Chronicle, Bay City Times)
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- If you selected "Other" above, please tell us where you heard about this posting.
(Open Ended Question)
- Can you describe a specific instance where you successfully led a diverse team of faculty and staff to develop and implement a strategic plan that significantly improved student success and program quality?
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your understanding and experience in creating a sense of belonging for all students, faculty, and staff.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Professional Certifications or Licensures
- Transcript 2
- Transcript 3
