Associate Dean of Science and Technology - Orlando, United States - AGM University

Description

Job Description

AT AGM UNIVERSITY, WE ARE GROWING

We are currently seeking an Associate Dean of Science and Technology. This position is on-site and based out of Orlando, FL. AGM University serves a diverse student population, offering bilingual education to the community for traditional and non-traditional students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Enforce policies, processes, and procedures related to the delivery of academic programs, ensuring compliance with academic Federal, State, and local requirements for the effective implementation of academic programs.
• Provide leadership in the revision of existing programs and the development of new programs, preparing the proposals and reports associated with new programs and existing programs, in accordance with appropriate agency requirements (proposals for new programs, assessment reports, improvement/revision plans).
• Oversee and ensure regional and program-specific accreditation, licensing, and/or certification requirements, processes and criteria are met.
• Identify, collect, and analyze assessment data. Review findings and create program-specific improvement/revision plans to ensure outcomes and objectives of academic programs are met. Work with Academic Director to implement improvement/revision plans at the campus level.
• Partner with Academic Directors, Scheduling Department, Admissions, and Student Retention to perform enrollment management activities; create program sequencing for Scheduling Department and then track student progress (step-outs, failures, etc.) to ensure scheduling of co- and prerequisites are aligned with student population (actual and forecasted) needs and sequencing. Provide direction on requests to add courses and/or to change sequencing.
• Pursue and establish new relationships with business, industry, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to support and develop programs that meet current and emerging workforce needs.
• Work with practicum/externship/internship placement coordinators to create, secure and monitor new placement sites for field experiences. Assist in program orientation for students enrolling in field experiences. Along with Academic Directors, assist practicum/externship/internship placement coordinators in addressing student and/or placement site issues.
• Provide regular training to non-academic departments on academic programs and policies.
• Identify resources/books/materials needed for courses and programs; communicate those to Learning Resource Center and to Academic Director for budgeting purposes.
• Prepare the overall budget for new programs (accreditation expenses, physical facilities, supplies, equipment, staffing) based on forecasting of student enrollment; for existing programs, provide a budget for supplies, accreditation expenses, etc. Approve and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with the established budget.
• Work with Marketing to promote programs and the University overall. Review marketing collateral and initiatives for accuracy, etc. as needed.
• Participate in interviewing (FT and adjunct) for all campuses, or designate Program Coordinator/Director/Lead Faculty member (if any) when not available; assist Academic Campus Director in selecting faculty or other staff to participate in the selection committee.
• Determine faculty qualification requirements for all programs and courses; advise Academic Campus Director on faculty assignments if flexibility on qualification requirements is requested.
• Identify faculty for dissertation (and thesis) committees. Assign Doctoral faculty to dissertation Chair roles; approve dissertation committee assignments.
• Partner with various members of Academics and Student Services to design, manage and implement faculty onboarding and program-specific training. Annually (at minimum) provide additional training specific to the program structure, content, policies, etc. to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Review classroom observations and provide input to Academic Director and Faculty Advancement Department on faculty performance (based on actual interactions with faculty, student complaints, and assessment data) for use in formal faculty evaluations and ongoing coaching. Work with Academic Director and Faculty Advancement department to identify areas of concern. Follow up on recommendations and feedback received from Dean and Faculty Advancement department.
• Review faculty grading on a macro level to identify trends (i.e., grade inflation, etc.) and provide analysis and recommendations to Academic Director and Faculty Advancement department. Assist in training and/or retraining of faculty on expectations regarding rigor/grading expectations as needed.
• Work with Academic Director, Student Retention, and others to resolve student complaints about faculty - coverage of course content, behavior, etc. Communicate directly with faculty, students, and others as needed to gather information to address these issues.
• Identify program needs for SMEs/PMEs. Work with the Product Development team to hire and guide SME/PME in the development or revision of academic content in programs. Approve all content prior to SME payment.
• Supervises faculty in research, proposals, and faculty development.
• Provide thought leadership on programs, either directly or by identifying faculty/program coordinators or directors.
• Regularly participate in professional development activities conferences (forums) and professional organizations at national, state, and local levels to maintain a knowledge base in area of academic specialty.
• Assist in conducting campus-wide new student orientations and conduct other student meetings as needed. Lead program-specific meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with Academic Directors to adjudicate student conduct violations related to academics (plagiarism, etc.).
• Identify and create activities and events to support student engagement; work with Academic Director and Director of Student Affairs to facilitate/host and promote these events.
• Work with Career Services to create and provide program-specific events (on-campus recruiting, workshops, etc.) and career guidance to students and alumni; promote services offered by Career Services and assist in acquiring employers to participate in job placements, on-campus recruiting, etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• An earned, doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education in administration, leadership, education, or an appropriate discipline specialty OR a combination of a graduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in administration, leadership, education, or a related discipline and at least six (6) years of experience in leadership/management roles within higher education administration in an academic discipline specialty.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluent) with the ability to communicate complex information simply, both verbally and written highly preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in higher education administration in an academic capacity.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of staff faculty and students.
• Strong organizational, and project management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent working knowledge of the interrelationships between academics, student services, administration, and campus operations.
• Familiarity with current best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Strong knowledge of national, state, and local requirements related to higher education administration, accreditation, and licensing.

About AGM University:

Ana G. Mendez University (AGMU) is a nonprofit institution of higher education established in 2003. AGMU operates four campuses in the State of Florida and offers a wide range of academic offerings in Spanish, English and Bilingual across various modalities. AGMU promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, research, and diversity. In addition, we encourage integral education to benefit the Hispanic and international communities. AGMU proudly offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels that are framed by the highest academic standards.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.