Job Description

In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida’s public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor’s degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

Salary: $58,513-$99,260

Job Description:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Associate Academic Dean is responsible for providing effective planning and vision, comprehensive leadership, program review, budget oversight, data analysis, and institutional coordination, supervision and oversight of all affairs and activities for all liberal arts/general education programs including the Associate of Arts and coursework in Mathematics, English, Communications, Languages, Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Fine & Performing Arts, and other ancillary programs .

The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively
carry out its mission.

• Serve as principal administrator of instructional programs within the College’s the Associate in Arts program.
• To the extent necessary, works collaboratively with program directors and chairs of Associate in Science and Baccalaureate Degree programs in the administration of general education courses/faculty.
• Create and administer Academic Unit and Departmental budgets in accordance with College strategic plan, policies, and budget hearings; conduct trend and data analysis; prepare capital, operating, personnel and grant requests; generate budget reports, and respond to requests for information.
• Facilitate/initiate respectful and effective communications internally/externally; provide staff with information and interpretation of College policies and procedures; schedule and preside at College meetings/committees; create and distribute written communications internally/externally in a timely manner; serve as essential link to administration in communicating needs of departments, faculty, staff, and advisory committees.
• Provide strategic leadership and management including planning, developing and directing activities of multifaceted, multi-subject division; coordinate program, department and division reviews, accreditation and evaluation; delegate and monitor administrative responsibilities of chairs and other employees as appropriate; coordinate administrative duties with the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and College constituencies; supervise full and part-time faculty and staff; implement systems to maintain, centralize academic administration and division record/forms/procedures; assist in review of terms of operational contracts; develop and recommend policies and procedures to the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs; oversee all processes associated with quarterly and yearly schedule of courses.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate courses, programs, student learning outcomes, distance learning offerings, and related curricular matters, in cooperation with faculty and other college staff as appropriate.
• Create and analyze cost/benefit analysis of programs and operations within the programs as directed by the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. Participate in and submit program feasibility studies for all new proposed programs and all programs recommended for sunsetting.
• Communicate and interact with officials and agencies of the state and local government; serve on community workforce teams, committees on behalf of the College; represent the College at state-level committees and councils and other higher education institutions as assigned. Represent the college as a delegate to the Council on Instructional Affairs.
• Create strategic and operational plans for programs within academics and the division to provide safe, efficient, effective programming and services; develop and implement long-range academic administration, division, and program goals; facilitate and support alternative curriculum development and delivery options; plan for faculty professional development; investigate and support grant opportunities; develop and review Academic Master Plan; complete assigned, state reports.
• Handle disciplinary matters within the Academic Unit including interacting with the college attorney as needed for developmental plan implementation/monitoring.
• Guide, supervise, mentor and evaluate faculty, administrative, and support staff as appropriate.
• Serve as a member of the College Curriculum Committee.
• Manage the resolution of student, faculty, and staff issues as related to academics within the Academic Unit.
• Manage outside regulatory agencies as related to programs and maintain specialized accreditation where appropriate.
• Participate in SACSCOC requirements, visits, and requests as well as adhere to all SACSCOC principles of accreditation.
• Maintain credentials and knowledge of educational technology and College’s infrastructure related to technology and the position; provide professional development activities as appropriate.
• Hire and supervise staff; anticipate and plan for personnel needs; evaluate support staff; oversee preparation and review of contracts; chair hiring recommendation committees; review and approve staff appointments.
•  As a part of the college’s risk management tool annual mandatory compliance training is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• College paid health insurance for employee, dependent coverage at employee’s expense
• College paid basic life insurance for employee, additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee’s expense
• College paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee’s expense
• Sick and Annual (Vacation) Leave accrual
• Time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• 36-hour work week
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

Requirements:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution; doctorate strongly preferred.
• At least three years of academic administrative experience in a postsecondary setting.
• At least three years of postsecondary teaching experience or the equivalent of such experience, preferably in a primary education field represented in the Academic Unit.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills, and the ability to design and implement effective programs in the area of supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators in all areas of College and community.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate programmatic accountability and quality student learning.

How to Apply

1. NWFSC Application.
2. Resume.
3. A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts.

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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