[Hiring] Associate Dean of Education - Computer Information Systems @California Institute of Applied Technology

Role Description

Reporting to the VP of Education, this role serves as a member of the management team. The Associate Dean of Education will be responsible for administrative, curriculum, mentoring tasks, and teaching responsibilities with an emphasis on overall program success. The Associate Dean of Education will handle a variety of strategic tasks, including departmental and company goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of faculty of specific programs as assigned.
• Develop and manage the Computer Information Systems – East Coast program.
• Foster cohesiveness between instructors and encourage instructor feedback to improve training programs.
• Promote the exchange of ideas, concepts, and teaching techniques specific to individual training programs.
• Be a mentor to new instructors assigned to the Computer Information Systems – East Coast program.
• Conduct planning and evaluating departmental activities.
• Review and follow up with instructor and programmatic surveys and assessments.
• Accomplish departmental objectives by managing assigned instructors.
• Provide growth opportunities and maintain a motivated and professional team.
• Coach and counsel employees in partnership with HR and the VP of Education.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and ethical work environment.
• Manage and enforce timekeeping policies to ensure accuracy and timely processing of employee timecards.
• Maintain quality service by enforcing customer service standards and resolving quality and customer service problems.
• Support and champion the goals of the department.

Program Success

• Responsible for the overall success of the Computer Information Systems program, including graduation and placement rates, program retention rates, and certification take and pass rates.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation related to instruction and the quality of education.
• Analyze and develop new metrics for programs as needed.

Administrative Tasks

• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations and plan ongoing faculty development/training.
• Work with the VP of Education to develop and revise programs to enhance quality of education.
• Process timely, accurate, and fair performance reviews.
• Conduct timecard reviews to ensure accuracy of submitted time by instructors.

Curriculum Development Tasks

• Responsible for the creation and application of curriculum to meet academic and industry standards.
• Maintain currency of curriculum, syllabi, textbooks, and Canvas.
• Review training material/deliverables and provide recommendations on content accuracy and relevance.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Available to teach live online and asynchronously.
• Provide coverage when needed.
• Current certification(s) in subjects taught.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize online student learning and engagement.
• Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Stay current in subject matter through professional development and involvement in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• Strong background in IT.
• 2-3 years of management experience, ideally in a higher education setting.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience.
• Appropriate credential, license, or certification(s) (CompTIA Tech+, A+, Network+, and/or CompTIA Security+).
• Curriculum development experience required.
• Advanced subject matter expertise preferred.
• Canvas experience preferred.
• Able to work a 40-hour plus workweek, if needed.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; dedicated to quality, quantity, and timeliness of results.
• Able to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Possess high ethical standards and professionalism.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem resolution skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment.
• Detail oriented with outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Requirements

• Compliance with all college policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Must be able to embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose, and values.

Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000/yearly.
• Base salary offers based on education, experience, equity, and other business needs.