Dean of Academic Affairs

OVERVIEW: The core mission of Southeastern College is to provide targeted educational services that meet community needs. The Dean of Academic Affairs oversees the academic programs and educational services delivered at the campus level. The Dean also oversees all faculty and staff involved in the delivery of academic services. To meet this end, the Dean must ensure faculty members are engaging students, fostering learning, role modeling professionalism, and ultimately producing competently trained students prepared for professional careers.BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION: The Dean is responsible for the delivery of educational programs and services through: Hiring, managing, and developing FacultyOverseeing campus curricula, programs, and course deliveryFacilitating cross-departmental coordinationMonitoring student progress Direct Reports Campus level Department Chairs/Program CoordinatorsAssociate Dean (larger campuses)Faculty (directly report to Dean at smaller campuses)RegistrarLibrarianESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Hire and Train Faculty/Staff: The Dean is responsible for hiring, developing, and managing all faculty and academic staff. To accomplish this, the Dean must: Assess staffing needsConduct search/advertisingConduct interviewsAssess 15 minute teaching demonstrationsOn-board and orient new faculty and staff (help new faculty/staff get acquainted with the Southeastern College way and the campus)Mentor program chairsCoordinate and provide faculty trainingManage Faculty and Staff: The Dean is responsible for providing campus level leadership, management, and support for all faculty and academic staff. To accomplish this, the Dean must:  Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to faculty Review 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 Curricula: The Dean is responsible for developing and maintaining a campus curriculum that meets the needs of current students and the community. To accomplish this, the Dean must: Monitor 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 (SACS and program specific accreditations)Manage accreditation process (prepare for regular reviews)Audit academic files for completenessManage Delivery of Educational Services: The core role of the Dean is to ensure the successful delivery of educational services to the student population. To accomplish this, the Dean must: Enforce academic policiesReview incoming studentsOversee the registration processConduct student orientationMonitor course deliveryMonitor student retentionEnsure grades are posted and transcripts maintained  Oversee the libraryOversee and Monitor Student Performance: The mission of Southeastern College is the successful education of students. The Dean must work to ensure students receive the appropriate level of support. To accomplish this, the Dean must: Monitor academic progress (Satisfactory Academic Progress Reports - SAP)Monitor attendanceDetermine, enforce, and monitor probations  Determine and enforce disciplinary actionsDetermine and enforce academic dismissalsApprove re-entriesReview serious student concerns/complaints  Resolve student/faculty disputesReview and Manage Reports: The Dean is responsible for managing and reporting on business metrics. To accomplish this, the Dean must review: Budget (materials, equipment, supplies, and maintenance)  Satisfactory Academic Progress Reports (SAP)Last Day Attended reports (LDA)Quarterly campus/business goals – as set from master planPHYSICAL 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 located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Chancellor and/or designee. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President/Vice President and all final approvals must come from the Chancellor and/or designee.Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. Job Specification Dean of Academic Affairs Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: The Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for managing all campus academic programs. This includes managing faculty, adjuncts, registrars, academics staff, and the librarian. The position entails overseeing the development/monitoring of curriculum and student issues.Below is an inclusive but not exhaustive list of various knowledge, skills, and other characteristics that are necessary for effective performance in the Dean of Academic Affairs position. -Knowledge: Academic administrationCurriculum developmentBusiness planningStudent affairs -Skills: Management – managing a diverse range of highly educated professionals across a variety of disciplinesGoal setting – setting reasonable, yet high targets, and creating a plan for attaining those targetsPlanning – organizing and prioritizing the needs and goals of several programs and departments-Experience: Experience in an academic environment and particularly in a career college environment is of particular importance. Work experience in the following areas is highly valued: Academic administration (college/university level)Career college teaching/management (program/department chair)Professional/executive education (administration)Education, Experience, and Training: At Southeastern College, the Dean oversees the delivery of academic services and is responsible for ensuring a quality education for all students. All Deans should, at a minimum, hold an Bachelor's degree and have experience in academia.BENEFITS 401(k) 401(k) matchingDental InsuranceHealth InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time off

Created: 2026-03-04