Dean, Arts & Sciences, and Academic Administration

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Job Description

Dean of Arts & Sciences, and Academic Administration

Reports to: Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Dean of Faculty (VPAA/DOF)

# of Direct Reports: 10-14

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Dean is an administrative position and reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Dean of Faculty. This position serves as an administrative and academic officer responsible for management and oversight of academic division programs, faculty, and staff, external relationships (e.g., with high school and potential transfer institutions), and supervises administrative offices in academic affairs (e.g., Registrar, Distance Education, Library, etc.). The Dean is responsible for Arts & Sciences curriculum, course schedules, developing/managing budgets, and leading and serving alongside faculty, and staff. The Dean develops and implements long-term academic strategies and collaborates working across departments to drive institutional goals. The Dean emphasizes a commitment to student success and engagement by enhancing student outcomes and fostering a supportive academic environment.

Essential Job Functions

​ Serves as a member of the VPAA/DOFs Academic Council leading the Arts & Sciences academic division, assigned academic administrative offices, academic programs, and special projects in the development and implementation of goals and objectives aligned with the College institutional goals.

Provides leadership in academic administration, academic planning, development, the curriculum, and instruction assessment/evaluation, program review, and development of existing and new academic programs and initiatives along with maintaining current programmatic accreditations and authorizations.

Develops and implements division, and departmental policies and processes required to support general education guidelines necessary to maintain state, regional, programmatic accreditation.

Collaborates, and communicates with internal and external stakeholders in partnerships that support the mission of the division and College (i.e., academic advising, retention, and student recruitment).

Participates actively in the recruitment, retention, development, and evaluation of faculty and staff supporting a collegial professional atmosphere that encourages and ensures growth.

Plans and manages the division, and assigned academic administration office budget, personnel, and strategic planning in collaboration with the VPAA.

Leads special projects, serves as an academic program director, academic advisor, and serves in appropriate capacities, as needed, to support the division, assigned academic administration offices and Academic Affairs.

Maintains current knowledge of trends and best practices in the disciplines within the division and assigned academic administration offices.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

N/A

Education

Doctorate: Education/Higher Education/Related Field (required)

Work Experience

Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education at the Dean level or higher, with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing external relationships, managing academic programs, supervising academic administrative offices, developing, and managing budgets, and leading and serving alongside faculty and staff. Experience in developing and implementing long-term academic strategies that align with institutional goals. Experience in working across departments and with various stakeholders to drive institutional goals. Experience in enhancing student outcomes and fostering a supportive academic environment.

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

Hazards

Not applicable to this position

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills :

​ Makes decisions which have significant impact on the division, and academic administration area(s).

Identify and understands issues and problems.

Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understanding.

Demonstrate ability to critically think using a combination of intellect and emotional intelligence.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Manages academic programs, and external relationships (e.g., with high school and potential transfer institutions). Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work, and works independently.

Effective collaboration and communication skills are crucial working across departments and with various stakeholders to drive institutional goals.

Must be flexible and able to adapt to change.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com