Academic Dean, Business & Technology

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Minimum Hiring Annual Salary:

$113362.00

Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits most are listed below:

Job Description:

Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer the Academic Dean for Business & Technology is responsible for effective planning and vision comprehensive leadership program review budget oversight data analysis institutional coordination supervision and management of all activities and credit-bearing degrees and certificates. This includes programs in Accounting Agricultural Sciences and Technology Business Computer Information Systems Construction Engineering Technology (CAD) Graphic Design and Rich Media Industrial Technology Marketing/Management Oil and Gas Technologies CIS/CSC Communication Media and Welding. This position also coordinates and collaborates with other departments and divisions at the College to support applicable non-credit courses and programs.

The Academic Dean is responsible for leading the strategic objectives and initiatives of the academic plan and overseeing programmatic and college accreditation efforts. This role provides forward-thinking leadership through futures thinking environmental scanning and strategic planning to anticipate emerging workforce trends evolving technologies regional economic needs and opportunities for program innovation.

Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and industry partners the Dean works to identify program development needs and to support the creation of innovative curricula that align with employers requirements enhance employees skills and knowledge and prepare students for success in a dynamic workforce. While partnering and working with program Chairs and Directors to ensure compliance with professional accreditation requirements and state regulations. The responsibilities of this position include recruiting students and faculty overseeing operational budgets for various programs and managing logistics for major grants and contracts. This role may also involve serving as a liaison with external agencies community organizations industry partners and other stakeholders within the College.

The Academic Dean must be adept at developing building and maintaining strong relationships; providing leadership for faculty and staff within the programs; participating as a member of the Colleges academic leadership team; contributing to long-term academic and institutional planning; and representing the College within the community. Interpreting and analyzing data labor market information stakeholder input and emerging trends to make informed decisions regarding program growth sustainability innovation and continuous improvement.

The Academic Dean of Business & Technology works independently exercises discretion and sound judgment in decision-making effectively responds to critical issues and represents the College professionally. This position requires a commitment to student success fostering a collaborative work environment delivering high-quality service to all stakeholders and developing academic programs that are responsive to current needs while preparing for future opportunities.

Leadership Analysis & Budgeting: 35%

• Serve as principal administrator of instructional programs in the academic division Business & Technology.
• Create and administer budgets in accordance with the Colleges strategic plan and policies; conduct trend and data analysis; prepare capital Perkins operating personnel and grant requests; generate budget reports and respond to requests for information.
• Facilitate/initiate respectful and effective communications internally and externally; provide staff with information and interpretation of College policies and procedures; schedule and preside at Division meetings/committees; create and distribute written communications internally and externally in a timely manner; serve as an essential link to administration in communicating needs of departments faculty staff and advisory committees.
• Lead in the development of programs courses and related classroom laboratory and work-based learning experiences in accordance with professional guidelines and College procedures.
• Assist in the preparation and editing of handbooks theCollege catalog and other informational literature.
• Lead Program Review process for the Division.
• Assist in the development and implementation of processes and procedures designed to assess student learning at the course program and college level.
• Evaluate research and initiate new programs.

Management & Advocacy: 30%

• Provide strategic leadership and management for a multifaceted multi-subject division.
• Plan develop and direct division activities.
• Coordinate program department and division reviews as well as accreditation and evaluation processes.
• Delegate and monitor administrative responsibilities of chairs and other employees as appropriate.
• Coordinate administrative duties with the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and college constituencies.
• Implement systems to maintain and centralize academic administration and division records forms and procedures.
• Assist in the review of operational contracts.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures to the CAO or President.
• Oversee all processes related to the semester and yearly course schedule.
• Communicate and interact with officials and agencies at the state and local levels.
• Serve on community workforce teams and committees on behalf of the college.
• Represent the college at state-level committees councils and with other higher education institutions.

Planning: 20%

• Create strategic and operational plans for programs within academics and the division to provide safe efficient and effective programming and services.
• Develop and implement long-range goals for academic administration the division and programs.
• Facilitate and support the development and delivery of alternative curriculum options.
• Plan for faculty professional development; investigate and support grant opportunities; develop and review Academic Plan.
• Complete reports.
• Maintain credentials and knowledge of educational technology and the Colleges infrastructure related to technology and the position.
• Provide professional development activities as appropriate.
• Work with Department Chairs and Program Directors to oversee course scheduling catalog presentation and marketing/recruiting materials for programs in conjunction with the Marketing and Communication Office.
• Actively encourage faculty members across all departments to use emerging learning-centered processes and support their professional development.

Personnel Management: 10%

• Supervise full-time and part-time faculty and staff.
• Hire and supervise staff.
• Anticipate and plan for personnel needs.
• Evaluate support staff.
• Oversee preparation and review of contracts.
• Chair hiring committees.
• Review and approve staff appointments.
• Serve as the point of contact for student/faculty disputes and grade change requests.
• Resolve employee and student conflicts or direct them to the appropriate office on campus.

Other Duties as Assigned: 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in a discipline in the Division or in Higher Education Educational Administration or a similar discipline; plus three (3) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education including experience in academic administration academic program leadership department chair leadership or a closely related role or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Of the required three (3) years of work experience one (1) year must be supervisory experience.
• Completion of a background investigation with results satisfactory to the College and program requirements.

Strategic and Future-Focused Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic forward-looking leadership for academic programs engaging in futures thinking environmental scanning and academic planning.
• Proven ability to anticipate and respond to emerging workforce needs technological changes regional economic trends and opportunities for program innovation.
• Effective alignment of divisional priorities with institutional strategic plan objectives academic plan initiatives accreditation expectations and student success goals.

Academic Program Leadership and Innovation

• Extensive experience designing implementing evaluating and continuously improving academic programs relevant to the division.
• Commitment to supporting program growth sustainability innovation and relevance through data-informed decision-making and the creation of innovative curricula and academic pathways that meet student employer and community needs.

Operational Budget and Compliance Oversight

• Knowledgeable in budget planning and management program evaluation accreditation processes regulatory compliance and data-informed decision-making.
• Experienced in managing specialized accredited programs and ensuring compliance with state federal and professional standards alongside operational complexity including budgets personnel grants contracts scheduling assessment and student success initiatives.

Data-Informed Decision Making

• Proficient in using data business intelligence labor market information and community college best practices to inform planning program development and resource allocation.
• Strong critical thinking problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to integrate and apply ideas across disciplines and institutional priorities.

Collaborative and Participatory Leadership

• Experience in leading high-performing teams and supporting distributed leadership by leveraging the strengths of faculty staff and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate organizational development change and transformation through collaborative leadership.

Communication and Relationship Building

• Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to convey expectations and feedback effectively and respectfully.
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining positive professional relationships with students faculty staff administrators industry partners and community members.

Equity Inclusion and Student Success

• Successful experience working in diverse and multicultural communities with a demonstrated commitment to equity inclusion belonging and the community college mission.
• Ability to promote an environment of respect accountability empowerment and high-quality service to all stakeholders.

Professional Judgment and Leadership Character

• Recognized for ethical judgment sound reasoning and professionalism in complex situations while maintaining a collaborative and transparent approach.
• Commitment to a culture of integrity accountability trust and continual growth balanced with creative problem-solving and sound judgment.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral or Terminal Degree in a discipline in the Division or in Higher Education Educational Administration or similar discipline; plus four (4) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a community college setting.

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the Work Experience section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part-time or full-time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in Additional Job Description section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the My Experience section. If there are missing documents your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act you may redact information that identifies age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

For information on our hiring practices please visit our resource page: Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age ancestry color creed disability ethnicity familial status gender gender identity genetic information marital status national origin sex sexual orientation race religion or veterans status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 if hired you will be required to provide documents within three (3 ) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

Please provide a thorough and complete application.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development short term projects meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

All positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.