Associate Dean, Mathematics

Job Description: SUMMARYProvides leadership and administrative management to Mathematics at the assigned campus(es). Supports collegewide and campus strategic initiatives related to Mathematic disciplines. Manages the academic schedule in collaboration with the School Dean and Dean of Academic Success. Responsible for campus and School of Liberal Arts and Sciences communication related to faculty expectations, plans, and activities in Mathematics. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides leadership and management for Mathematic disciplines at the assigned campus to fully implement the academic and student success vision of the School Dean and Dean of Academic SuccessCoordinates with the School Dean, collegewide counterparts and the Dean of Academic Success to ensure students’ access to a variety of courses as well as to provide campus support for facultyDevelops, reviews, and evaluates the academic strategic plans, curriculum, programs, course schedules and budgetsRecruits, selects, supervises and evaluates full-time faculty and departmental staff. Manages adjunct faculty hiring and evaluation in collaboration with faculty coordinators.Recruits, selects, supervises and evaluates Program Directors and staffStrengthens the pipeline from secondary to post-secondary education and experiential opportunities that increase students’ workforce readiness, degree and certificate completionCoordinates with Enrollment Management and other departments to manage student recruitment, retention and completion, and monitor leading and lagging progress indicators for studentsMonitors faculty evaluations, course completions, student feedback, withdrawal surveys and other relevant data to promote continuous improvementCollaborates with Student Affairs team to address student concernsWorks with Dean of Academic Success to coordinate academic services and co-curricular activitiesCollaborates with the Curriculum Office to ensure that the appropriate standards, principles, and rules of the Higher Learning Commission including curricular/program development, revisions, updates and all levels of student learning outcomes are addressedIdentifies grant opportunities geared toward increasing students’ experiential, research and co-op experiences in a variety of fieldsCollaborates with other academic area team members as part of the campus-based academic leadership team in order to keep programs relevant and currentEnsures the communication of plans, activities and expectations for faculty and staff at various levels department/division/center and within the divisionCollaborates with counterparts and the School Dean to ensure all program reviews, curricula and assessment plans and any appropriate accreditation processes and requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner.Participates in Deans Council and other campus and collegewide committees.Serves on the campus leadership team and assists with campus-based projects and initiativesPerforms other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGMaster’s degree in a related fieldSignificant related experience may substitute for educationMinimum of six years of successful and progressive full-time experience related to the field within a college or industry settingDemonstrated teaching experience at the college levelDemonstrated related general experience including:Demonstrated experience planning, assigning, scheduling, supervising and ensuring the quality of the work of othersDemonstrated experience forecasting, planning, maintaining, preparing, and monitoring a business area’s budgetDemonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have significant, broad implications on the management and operations of a division (or equivalent business area)Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem solving methods in adaptive situationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIESPossess comprehensive knowledge of Higher Education leadership theories, concepts and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focusPossess broad based knowledge of existing and emerging pedagogies and academic delivery systemsPossess broad based knowledge of supporting student successAbility to manage and supervise a diverse staffPossess strong management skillsPossess a commitment to working with cross-functional teamsPossess a commitment to professional development and continuous learning and improvementPossess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsPossess strong organizational and time-management skillsDemonstrated creative thinker and a problem solverAbility to work accurately with great attention to detailPossess advanced-level project management skillsPossess basic-level Blackboard skills (or equivalent program)Possess intermediate-level Banner skills (or equivalent program)Possess intermediate-level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to independently set goals and determine best course of action to achieve desired resultsAbility to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivityAbility to facilitate top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issuesAbility to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and qualityPossess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the communityCOMPETENCIESCRITICAL COMPETENCIESCollaborationAdaptabilityQuality of WorkVERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIESService FocusCommunicationsIMPORTANT COMPETENCIESTime UtilizationContinuous ImprovementPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGDoctorate degree in a related fieldPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite Target Starting Salary Range: $95,000 to $105,000The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).