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Dean of Academic Affairs

Maricopa Community College district
long term disability, tuition reimbursement, remote work
United States, Arizona, Glendale
Nov 02, 2024
Dean of Academic Affairs Job ID: 320702 Location: Glendale Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $108,521.00 - $141,077.00/annually, DOE Grade 125 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year? Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States? Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges! About Us What's Currently Happening at Maricopa Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program). Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance One of the largest community college systems in the country 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers Benefits The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community. Benefits & Perks Options: 20 paid observed holidays Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance) Paid vacation, sick, and personal time Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff) Annual professional development growth funding Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents Flexible work schedules Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program: Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more. Pre-Retirement Events Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying). 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!) Job Summary The Dean of Academic Affairs at Glendale Community College (GCC) is a key leadership position responsible for the strategic oversight of academic departments, the Early College programs, and the student support services of testing and tutoring. This position requires a dynamic and strategic leader to drive academic innovation, support faculty excellence, and advance student success. As part of GCC's leadership team, the Dean of Academic Affairs promotes a culture of collaboration, process improvement, data-driven decision making, programmatic and service excellence, and demonstrates a genuine commitment to a culture of inclusivity and belongingness. To best serve the students, department, and college, this position requires a physical presence on campus, with the possibility of partial remote work depending on business needs. Essential Functions 30% - Provides leadership within a shared governance model to guide strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and academic support services in collaboration with department chairs, faculty, and staff, while ensuring that programs and services meet educational standards and are aligned with the college's mission and goals. 25% - Fosters effective communication and collaboration across the college, among faculty, staff, administration, and community partners to promote college initiatives. Collaborates with partners to develop and promote higher education pathways, including dual enrollment and university transfer. Supports assessment of student learning, monitors data related to student success, retention, completion, scheduling, and related key performance indicators. Collaborates with departments to implement data-informed continuous improvement. Coordinates program reviews and other instructional initiatives. 20% - Promotes faculty and staff professional development; assists college leadership with recruiting and retaining residential faculty and staff; conducts faculty and staff evaluations; participates in the department chair evaluation process. 10% - Represents the college and academic affairs through service on executive councils and committees, budget oversight, grant administration, compliance with district and government policies, community outreach, and district assignments. Addresses student concerns related to instruction. 10% - Focuses on improving student success through leadership of academic support services, and other academic resources that contribute to student success. 5% - Perform other duties as required Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for Academic pathway: Master's Degree in a teaching field related to area(s) of assignment and four years of experience in an academic leadership and/or supervisory role in higher education and three years of teaching that includes curriculum/coursework development. Examples of academic leadership/supervisory experience includes: division/department chair, project management, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance, committee leadership, program director, and shared governance. No degree equivalency. Desired Qualifications Doctoral degree in a recognized academic field of study from an accredited college or university Three (3) or more years of full-time teaching experience in the community colleges Five (5) or more years of leadership experience serving as a dean, or program director, or department chair, or similar leadership position Demonstrated experience of future focus approach to academic leadership through evidence-based decision making Experience identifying external opportunities to support college programs through community partnerships, grants, and/or intergovernmental agreements (IGA) Demonstrates cross-institutional collaboration to achieve institutional goals Experience in successfully leading change management strategies in a higher education environment Special Working Conditions Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense May be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations May require numerous evenings or weekends May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information: Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Posting Close Date Apply on or before Monday, November 18, 2024 to be considered. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=320702&PostingSeq=1 jeid-abc35a98441b874887cdce39284aab8a