CMCC Dean of Academic Affairs

Maine Community College System

Job Location:

Auburn, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Title:Dean of Academic Affairs

Bargaining Unit/Salary Level:Consistent with the Maine Community College System Confidential Salary Schedule Level 8. Salary budgeted high $80000s.

Responsibilities:The Dean of Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer of the college. The Dean reports to the President and is in a highly visible role inside and outside of the college. Essential functions include but are not limited to: responsible for the administration and supervision of the academic affairs division; ensures the establishment and implementation of quality teaching and learning standards and addresses related concerns; collaborates with faculty on curriculum development and program innovation; counsels students on academic matters; oversees the academic sanction process for probation suspension and dismissal; oversees academic assessment; coordinates/leads program review process; oversees course scheduling/offerings from an enrollment management perspective; prepares and monitors a budget; follows and consistently interprets collective bargaining agreement language; administers the provisions of individual faculty contracts; organizes and supports faculty development programs; represents the college in the community; and serves as the liaison to the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) regional accrediting body. As a member of the colleges senior leadership team the Dean is involved in college-wide and long-term strategic planning and is responsible to coordinate with other areas of the college for the timely delivery of services and information as needed. The successful candidate must be organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals. The position supervises the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Accessibility Coordinator & Assistant to the Academic Dean Instructional Designer & Assessment Coordinator Director of Learning Commons and the Director of TRIO.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree

5-7 years administrative and/or teaching experience at the post-secondary level

5 years supervision experience

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Terminal degree

Supervision experience in a collective bargaining environment

Experience with higher education regional accreditation standards and procedures

Professional work experience at a community college

Why work for the Maine Community College System Benefits may include:

Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings
Flexible Spending Accounts
Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Holidays
Statewide Locations
Tuition Waivers
Training
529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

APPLICANT PROCESS: Consideration will begin February 6 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicantsshall submit acover letter addressing the ability to meet the above listed responsibilities and a resume employment application and transcripts. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Central Maine Community College does not discriminate and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more information please call or email .

DescriptionTitle:Dean of Academic AffairsBargaining Unit/Salary Level:Consistent with the Maine Community College System Confidential Salary Schedule Level 8. Salary budgeted high $80000s. Responsibilities:The Dean of Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer of the college. The Dean reports to...