Associate Dean, Academic Affairs (Lakeland) - Polk State College : Job Details

Salary: $61,762.23 - $79,589.13 Annually Location : Lakeland Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202400427 Division: Academic Affairs & Workforce Education Department: Academic Affairs Opening Date: 11/18/2024 Closing Date: 1/2/2025 8:00 AM Eastern DescriptionJob Description: Reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Associate Dean is responsible for supporting and assisting activities related to the assessment, design, development, and evaluation of the college's academic programs and faculty staffing. This position requires the analysis of complex problems, planning of various interrelated activities, and the coordination of multiple projects or functions. This includes the collection and interpretation of data, developing and delivering reports using multi-media resources, and providing recommendations to senior administration. Examples of DutiesEssential Functions/Duties:

• Works with the Campus Academic Dean, provides general academic program support to the college campus.
• Assists in the developing, reviewing and analyzing of policies and procedures to reflect the practices of the campus and the institution.
• Ensures compliance with State and Federal Statutes.
• Assists in the recruiting, hiring, observing, evaluating, scheduling and, and supervising of adjunct faculty in collaboration with department coordinators and program directors.
• Assists the Dean with the evaluation of adjunct instructor credentials and keeps a referral file.
• Develops and supports adjunct faculty development opportunities in coordination with academic support services (including new adjunct orientation).
• Assists in developing and maintaining the mentoring program for adjunct faculty.
• Assists and supports the Dean with program evaluation and monitoring programs.
• Participates in resource development.
• Analyzes data that affects course offerings to enhance enrollment.
• Maintains, organizes, evaluates, and manages outcomes assessment plans for the campus.
• Establishes Continuous Process Improvement program for the campus.
• Assists in the SACS accreditation process.
• Acts as academic campus administrator during the evening hours of 5-7 pm, Monday through Thursday.
• Provides avenues of communication between campus faculty members and the institution.
• Participates in strategic planning initiatives (SPOL) including student retention activities.
• Maintains a presence on the campus to facilitate communication.
• Promotes the shared decision-making process.
• Assists the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs and the Provost with institutional and campus-based projects.

Typical QualificationsRequired Skills

• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing with a variety of constituents of considerable importance within and outside of the college.
• Ability to work independently with the responsibility for planning details and methods to obtain definite objectives and to make decisions within broad limitations of policy and professional standards.
• Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel.

Working Conditions/Additional Information

• Normal office working conditions.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is level P17.

We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available. Required Education:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a master's degree in a discipline associated with the Associate Dean's area of responsibility.

Preferred Education:

• A Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, or a discipline associated with the Dean's area of responsibility is preferred.

Required Experience:

• At least two years' full-time higher ed. teaching experience is required.
• At least two years' full-time higher education administrative experience is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Additional full-time higher ed. teaching and administrative experience is preferred.?

Please Note: This position will not start until February 2025. Supplemental Information Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume.
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender transition, marital status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement Title IX Coordinator 999 Avenue H, NE Winter Haven, FL 33881 WAD 215A 863.###.####, ext. 5378 We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at [email protected] We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page. 01 Do you have a Master's degree or higher based on the requirements in the job description?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have experience managing or supervising staff?

• Yes
• No

03 How many total years of instructional/teaching experience do you have?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-10 years
• 10+ years

04 How many years of full-time higher education professional administrative experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 5 years experience
• More than 5 years experience

Required Question