Job Summary:

NATURE OF WORK

The Associate Dean is a 12-month administrative position that reports to the Dean of the School. It encompasses both leadership and administrative managerial roles. This position assumes secondary leadership and responsibility for activities within the school. The Associate Dean will play an important role in the school’s leadership teams, the office of Academic Affairs, will supervise office staff, and work regularly with faculty on a variety of topics.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

1. 1. Manage the reporting process for and compliance with institutional and specialty accreditation maintained within the school.
   2. Program Assessment Oversight: Management of reporting deadlines, data collection, coordination with faculty, and ensuring adherence to Institutional/NSCS/HLC requirements.
   3. Provide leadership and support for the recruitment and retention of both undergraduate and graduate students through participation in recruitment events and meeting with student groups and individuals.
   4. Program development, review, and revision.
   5. Assist the Dean with budget development, review, and oversight.
   6. Develop and maintain partnerships with institutional and external stakeholders, and advisory groups.
   7. Coordinating Course Scheduling, including review and approval of special add requests.
   8. Assist in the recruiting, onboarding, professional development, and assignment of full-time faculty and adjuncts.
   9. Coordinating and participating in New Student Registration on behalf of the school and its departments.
   10. Liaison with departments within the school, assist in the planning, scheduling, and direction of departmental meetings and ad hoc groups organized within the school.
   11. Serve as a representative, and chair when assigned, for ad hoc and permanent college committees and task forces.
   12. Other duties as assigned by the Dean.

About Us:

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a field represented by the school.
• Administrative experience, preferably in an educational setting, which could include supervision, budget oversight, and program management.
• A demonstrated understanding of and interest in higher education including working with students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A terminal degree within a field of study represented by the School.
• Familiarity with specialty accreditation within the school.
• Familiarity with/ability to master course scheduling and registration software.
• Experience in a unionized state college/university environment.
• Teaching experience.

Compliance Requirements:

Other Compliance:

Criminal Background Check

Additional Information:

Please attach a Cover Letter, Resume or CV, and conferred transcripts.