Academic Deans’ Job Description

The Dean is a front-line learning leader of the college and a member of the Provost’s executive staff, responsible for promoting academic, administrative and fiscal leadership in accordance with Valencia’s Strategic Learning Plan.

Essential Job Functions:

Learning

• Assess learning at the program and division level
• Support faculty and staff through honest communication and professional development recommendations
• Ensure the integrity of academic programs by upholding professional and accreditation standards

Leadership

• Provide conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation of student, staff and faculty concerns
• Select, supervise, evaluate, and develop faculty and staff
• Build and maintain partnerships among faculty, staff, administration, and community members
• Formulate strategic division plans
• Participate in the governance and committee work of the college

Division Administration

• Support, manage, and assess division programs
• Provide enrollment management
• Administer the budget
• Develop and manage financial and other resources

The Dean reports to the provost and will assume other duties as assigned by the provost or the Chief Learning Officer.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher required in related field
• Teaching and/or work related experience in the field
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills including the ability to anticipate needs and concerns
• Administrative Experience

• History of being open-minded, supportive, trustworthy, and fair
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations