Academic Dean - AHS

St. Charles Community College is located just west of St. Louis, nestled in the heart of growing St. Charles County. Established in 1986, SCC is a public, comprehensive two-year community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC also provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities.

St. Charles Community College seeks a full-time Academic Dean who will provide responsible leadership for the Division of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences, including the delivery, assessment, and review of all programs and courses, supervision of all division faculty and staff, budget management, and administering College policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains and supports high level of academic quality for student learning and provides leadership that contributes to increased student retention and success.
• Oversee the growth of online education and dual credit for the division.
• Develops and maintains departmental budgets.
• Identifies strategies for developing new programs and evaluating existing programs ensuring ongoing assessment and program review.
• Administers proper academic program development, promotion, and recruitment.
• Stays current on classroom teaching practices/techniques within department and collaborates with faculty to identify new innovative approaches to instruction.
• Communicates information to faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Promotes the division's departments internally and externally.
• Provides leadership that builds collaboration, respect, and inclusion within and between departments.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Experience hiring, developing and supervising employees.
• Knowledge of budget development and administration.
• Familiarity with scheduling and technology needed to monitor and support enrollment.
• Knowledge of the community college mission and an awareness and understanding of the needs of underrepresented students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to effectively resolve conflicts when needed.
• Awareness of best practices in various instructional delivery modes, including on-line education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent from an accredited institution and three or more years' experience as a full-time administrator in an educational setting. Some teaching experience required.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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