Academic Dean

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Benefits of Being a Dorsey Employee:

• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).
• Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify.
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.
• Eleven Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday – Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Days (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).

JOB TITLE

Academic Dean

DEPARTMENT

Administration

SUPERVISORY

Yes

REPORTS TO

Managing Director

EEO Classification

Managers

      SUMMARY:

The Academic Dean serves as the director of education for the campus and is responsible for the efficient and successful operations of the education department. The Academic Dean is responsible for the oversight, hiring, scheduling, and general supervision of all campus instructors. Additionally, the Academic Dean functions as the student’s advocate in all areas to guarantee the successful completion of their programs of study.

          ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure school operations are in compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies, as applicable, and interpreted and relayed to the Managing Director.
• Manage hiring, training, and supervision of all instructors.
• Conduct instructor evaluations and handle all communication regarding student-teacher evaluations.
• Monitor classrooms and competency tests.
• Assist the Student Services Coordinator in monitoring and documenting attendance.
• Monitor externship activity with the assistance of the Externship Coordinator.
• Monitor satisfactory academic progress (SAP) and counsel students as necessary.
• Assist in new student orientation and graduate recognition.
• Lead and coordinate meetings with restarts interested in returning to school. Submit appropriate documentation to the campus support center for approval.
• Participate in student activities and be available to students on break, before and after school.
•  Assist the Managing Director as needed.
• **Other related tasks as assigned and deemed necessary.

KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS – ABILITIES:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as active listening.
• Strong ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work well with a team of other department managers to ensure symmetry of operations.
• Ability to effectively motivate and manage a large team of faculty to ensure successful student outcomes.
• Proficient with basic office equipment, computers, and computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Dorsey policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agencies’ policies and required documentation to maintain accreditation.
• Working knowledge of CampusVue software preferred, but not required

        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or approval of V.P. of Education and Career Services.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.

• Must be a student-focused individual with a passion for education.
• Willingness to work hours in excess of a typical work week when necessary.

     WORKING / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extensive walking and standing.
• May be required to work late and occasional weekends to support business needs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a phone, computer keyboard and other office equipment.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their manager, in order to meet business demands. This is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment with Dorsey College is “at-will”.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees.  Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.

Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with Title IX which prevents sex discrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions.  Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.  Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.  Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI  48071, athomas@Dorsey.edu, Ph: 248.585.9200, ext. 11228.  Dorsey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/.  To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please also refer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ and select “Report an Incident” under the Title IX heading.