Dean of Sciences jobs in Trenton, NJ

SUMMARY:

The Academic Dean serves as the Chief Academic Officer and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the campus-based educational programs offering Baccalaureate and Associate of Science Degrees and Certificates of Completion in medical and technical career fields.

The Academic Dean functions to fulfill the vision, mission, and values of the College in accordance with the rules and regulations of all appropriate external governing/regulatory agencies and under the policies and procedures of the College. The Academic Dean is responsible for providing leadership for all aspects of the educational environment of the College as it relates to both faculty and students.

The Academic Dean is responsible for maintaining, and in the case of new program development, gaining high quality, accredited nursing, medical and technical education programs whose graduates are competent, sought after, and contribute to helping meet the needs of the local and global community.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains oversight of operations relative to academic aspects to assure the attainment of strategic goals and objectives.

Guides and evaluates faculty performance.

Supports curriculum development in cooperation with respective Program Directors and faculty.

Leads national accreditation and professional programmatic accreditation efforts and processes.

Develops annual academic budgets and new/developing program budgets.

Monitors respective departmental operating budgets.

Participates in preparation of monthly financial analysis and variance reports, including plans of correction, if necessary.

Determines faculty workload assignments within established workload policy.

Leads in short and long range strategic planning with development of operational plans to effect goal achievement.

Serves as representative for the College within the community, other educational institutions, and with key constituents.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

Completes all annual education and competency requirements.

Supports vision, mission, and values of the College

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each core responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

Master's degree in education or a related field.

Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience as Academic Dean.

Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in academic affairs management.

Must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience working in education/academia field.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday from 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday from 8:00am - 3:00pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• current Academic Dean: 3 years (Required)
• academic affairs management: 5 years (Required)
• working in education/academia field: 7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ewing, NJ 08638 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ewing, NJ 08638: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person