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**Bargaining Unit/Salary Level**:The salary for this position is pending classification and will be in accordance with the current Maine Community College System Confidential Pay Scale along with a full Confidential employee benefit package.

**SUMMARY**

York County Community College (YCCC), a dynamic institution with a proud 30-year history of transforming lives and communities throughout York County, Maine, is seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as the Dean of Education. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the rigor and quality of all credit and non-credit courses, serving as our Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for credit programs and overseeing non-credit offerings. The Dean will collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement educational and training programs that address industry needs, utilizing both traditional and innovative delivery methods to meet students where they are and foster a student-ready approach.

At YCCC, our mission is to develop an educated, skilled, and adaptable workforce that drives socioeconomic mobility for our students and creates economic and civic prosperity for our communities. We view all learning as valuable and critical to workforce development, and we consider all learners to be students, regardless of whether they are enrolled in credit or non-credit programs. The Dean of Education will champion the college's mission-driven approach, which recognizes that all forms of learning have the power to transform lives and communities.

The Dean of Education will be a data-informed and collaborative leader who is passionate about supporting faculty, adjunct instructors, and non-credit instructors while promoting student success. They will provide guidance and support to ensure that all instructional staff have the resources and professional development opportunities necessary to deliver high-quality instruction and support student success. The Dean will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of best practices in teaching and learning, such as open educational resources (OER), master courses, and effective curriculum and instructional design. The Dean will also facilitate professional development opportunities for instructional staff to stay current with industry trends and pedagogical advancements.

As a dynamic and engaging representative of YCCC, the Dean of Education will be a visible presence on campus and in the community, forging strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They will actively seek out opportunities to collaborate with partners and stakeholders, including high school partners to expand concurrent course offerings and four-year institutions to develop articulation agreements that facilitate student transfer. The Dean will work closely with other college leaders to support student success, enrollment goals, and retention efforts. By staying attuned to the latest trends and best practices in higher education, the Dean will ensure that YCCC remains at the forefront of innovative teaching and learning.

The Dean will oversee all learning at the college, including the Director of Learning and other key positions responsible for curriculum and instructional design, ensuring that our educational offerings are engaging, effective, and aligned with industry standards and best practices. By working closely with their team and other key stakeholders, the Dean will drive the college's educational success and ensure that our students are well-prepared for the workforce and further educational opportunities.

As a key representative of YCCC, the Dean of Education will actively participate in local, regional, and national conferences to share best practices, build strategic partnerships, and promote the college's mission and achievements. They will also serve on relevant boards and committees in the communities we serve to foster strong relationships and advance the college's interests, including engaging with advisory boards to ensure that our programs remain relevant and responsive to industry needs. Additionally, the Dean will serve on the Maine Community College System (MCCS) Academic Dean team, collaborating with peers to advance the mission and goals of the MCCS.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Educational Leadership (40%):

- Serve as the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for credit programs, overseeing all credit and non-credit educational offerings and ensuring their rigor and quality.
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the educational leadership team, including faculty, adjunct instructors, and non-credit instructors, ensuring that they have the resources and professional development opportunities necessary to deliver high-quality instruction and support student success.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of best practices in teaching and learning, such as open educational resources (OER), master