[Hiring] Dean of Academic Excellence & Effectiveness @Calbright College

Role Description

This position leads Calbright's academic excellence and effectiveness agenda, advancing a culture of continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and accreditation integrity, while helping drive cross-divisional systems, quality standards, and project management infrastructure that support equitable student access, success, outcomes, and institutional growth.

The Dean of Academic Excellence & Effectiveness serves as an institutional leader and executive partner at Calbright College, providing strategic counsel and cross-functional guidance across program quality, institutional effectiveness, operations, accreditation, and college-wide initiatives. The Dean plays a pivotal role in strengthening the quality and integrity of Calbright's academic programs and advancing a culture of evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and equitable student success.

• Serve as the College's primary Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO).
• Work cross-functionally to strengthen institutional policies, procedures, and systems in alignment with accreditation standards.
• Support all academic and non-academic functions in advancing Calbright's mission and growth.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills.
• Strategic thinking and systems-level problem-solving.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and institutional effectiveness practices.
• Knowledge of higher education, curriculum development, instructional strategies, and/or assessment practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of workforce development and employer engagement strategies.
• Experience facilitating advisory groups or stakeholder engagement processes.
• Ability to analyze data and present actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in using technology for data management and communication.
• Demonstrated understanding of diverse backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education, administration, policy, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in higher education administration.
• Demonstrated experience leading accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with online learning environments and quality standards.
• Proven track record of cross-functional leadership and project management.

Desired Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related field.
• Experience with both regional and specialized accreditation in higher education.
• Experience in competency-based education or innovative higher education models.
• Experience presenting outcomes to governing boards or external stakeholders.
• Evidence of professional engagement in accreditation and strategic planning organizations.

Working Conditions and Travel

• Primarily remote position with occasional in-person meetings or events.
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function.
• Considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• Requires ability to function in a remote online instructional environment.
• Requires speaking skills to communicate effectively.
• Requires near visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens.
• Requires ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Calbright College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics.