Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Hiring for Dean of Academic Affairs at Newtown Square, PA Full Time

TITLE: Dean of Academic Affairs

STATUS: Full-time/ Exempt

BENEFITS: Full
/ Comprehensive Benefits Package

Summary of Position:

The college dean is the chief academic officer of the
college and serves on the President’s Cabinet as an advisor and expert in academic functions and as a liaison to external affiliate
agencies such as accreditation bodies. This is a highly visible role inside and outside of the college.

This position reports
directly to the President of the college.

Supervisor responsibilities: None

Essential functions
include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the administration and supervision of Academic Affairs.
• Coordinates with other areas of the College the timely delivery of services and reports as needed.
• Responsible for the
  supervision and evaluation of persons assigned to the Academic Affairs Department.
• Participates in professional activities as
  appropriate for institutional development as well as for continuing personal professional development.
• Develops, implements, and
  oversees the academic organizational structure of the College.
• Develops and implements a management plan for Academic Affairs that
  is coordinated with the college-wide planning and process and the organization’s strategic plan.
• Establishes an effective
  communication network that stresses interpersonal relations with other divisions, departments, and individuals across the College.
• Participates as a resource person for College and community programs as needed.
• Supervises the preparation and allocation of
  the Academic Affairs expenditure by program and line item.
• Develops and implements an accountability program that assesses the
  outcomes including student learning outcomes of Academic Affairs activities.
• Fulfills special tasks as assigned by the
  President.
• Recruits and selects faculty appropriate to institutional, state, and accreditation body standards.
• Makes
  faculty departmental assignments and determines teaching schedules.
• Administers a faculty evaluation program and makes
  recommendations on faculty promotions, retention, and non-renewals.
• Works with faculty in developing a variety of instructional
  modes and formats to respond to a variety of learning styles in students.
• Organizes a faculty development program that responds to
  both college and individual needs and interests.
• Administers the provisions of the Faculty Handbook and individual contracts.
• Develops the master schedule of courses over the academic year in cooperation with the Program Managers and faculty.
• Administers the implementation of approved academic plans.
• Monitors student progress through the curricula recognizes
  significant achievement, issues student academic reports, and certifies students for graduation.
• Monitors the appropriateness of
  instructional equipment being used and makes recommendations for additions and replacements as needed.
• Monitors the delivery of
  courses and programs in terms of prescribed content and established schedules.
• Develops annual Academic department budget, and is
  responsible to coordinate with other departments to assure that expenses align with revenue projections.
• Administers the
  development, revision, and evaluation of course syllabi for all courses offered at the College.
• Develops new program offerings
  based upon the appropriate needs assessments, student interests, community job requirements, and college capabilities.
• Monitors the
  development and implementation of the Library that supports the programs across the College.
• Monitors the appropriateness of
  instructional facilities and makes recommendations for modifications as needed.
• Formulates and updates academic policies as
  needed.
• Serves as the College’s chief academic officer and represents the College on academic matters with external agencies
  (State Department of Education, Middle States, professional groups, other colleges, etc.).
• Monitors the development and
  implementation of the registration system (Registrar) that supports specific course enrollments, and the management of academic
  records.
• Monitors a system of academic program advisory councils.
• Oversees the periodic program review process.
• Monitors the development and implementation of the Continuing Education and evening programs.
• Participates and helps implement
  the College’s Governance Structure through the facilitation of inter-divisional communications and joint activities.
• Facilitates college-wide communications with other Senior Executive Staff through coordination of efforts among the major divisions,
  Academic Affairs, Student Services, Business, and Admissions, as well as all other departments and sectors of the institution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Must embrace the mission of
  Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
• Strong budget management experience.
• Possess the skills to work with and motivate
  staff, faculty, board members, and other volunteers.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• An ability to
  interact comfortably with individuals of diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Be organized and exhibit “follow
  through” on tasks and goals.
• Familiarity with MS Teams, Zoom, Canvas, Campus Nexus, MS Office Suite

Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate from a regularly accredited university.
• 2-3 years of successful
  leadership level experience within educational environment. Experience working within Higher Education highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Sitting or
  standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift or carry twenty-five pounds.

Pennsylvania Institute of
Technology shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs. This job description is not a
contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.