Dean of Academic Affairs

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:Academic members are responsible for the delivery of quality education services. This entails engaging students, fostering learning, role modeling professionalism, and ultimately producing competently trained faculty preparing students for professional careers. This includes working with the Program Directors over the assigned cohort(s) and other campus faculty and staff to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of assigned courses.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Hire and Train Faculty/StaffAssess staffing needsConduct search/advertisingConduct interviewsAssess 15-minute teaching demonstrationsOn-board and orient new faculty and staff (help new faculty/staff get acquainted with the HCI College way and the campus)Mentor program chairsCoordinate and provide faculty trainingManage Faculty and StaffConduct classroom observations and provide feedback to facultyReview student evaluations of facultyConduct annual faculty performance evaluationsIdentify low performing faculty and work with program chairs to improve performance (enhancement plans)Monitor enhancement plans and review progressMonitor and Maintain CurriculaMonitor program and course performanceAssess and monitor program and logistical needsWork with advisory boards and local employers to identify community needsDevelop new courses and programs to meet community needsEnsure compliance with accreditation (institutional and program specific accreditations)Manage accreditation process (prepare for regular reviews)Audit academic files for completenessManage Delivery of Educational ServicesEnforce academic policiesReview incoming studentsOversee the registration processConduct student orientationMonitor course deliveryMonitor student retentionEnsure grades are posted and transcripts maintainedOversee the libraryOversee and Monitor Student PerformanceMonitor academic progress (Satisfactory Academic Progress Reports - SAP)Monitor attendanceDetermine, enforce, and monitor probationsDetermine and enforce disciplinary actionsDetermine and enforce academic dismissalsApprove re-entriesReview serious student concerns/complaintsResolve student/faculty disputesReview and Manage ReportsBudget (materials, equipment, supplies, and maintenance)Satisfactory Academic Progress Reports (SAP)Last Day Attended reports (LOA)Quarterly campus/business goals - as set from master planRegular and reliable attendance.Be readily accessible for meetings requested by students, staff, and faculty and “manage by walking around”.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.RequirementsSkills and Qualifications:Strong time management skills.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced professional environment.Attention to detail and dependability.Analysis, judgement, strong planning and organizing skills.Problem solving capabilities.Strong written and oral communication skills.Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to communicate effectively with employees and managers of the organization.Computer literacy skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.) and Campus Vue/Nexus.Ability to produce reports and correspondence.Ability to conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, College policies and procedures, and accreditation guidelines.A willingness to follow high ethical standards.Education/Experience:Master’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent (Required)Minimum of five (5) years of experience at a post-secondary education institution (Preferred)Minimum of one (1) year experience in a supervisory role (Preferred)Supervisory Responsibilities:Program Directors, support staff, and others at the direction of the Campus President/Director.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands are those required in a typical professional office setting: communicating with coworkers and getting to and from appropriate on and off-campus appointments.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Professional office setting: moderate noise levels and controlled indoor climate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.LOCATION:This position is an onsite position.This position will be based out of:West Palm Beach (Main Campus)Fort Lauderdale (A Branch of West Palm Beach)Any changes must be reviewed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and President/Chief Executive.

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