Dean, School of Business

at  Valencia College

EMPLOYEE CLASS DESCRIPTION

A4-Administrative Staff, Senior

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Dean of a School leads the academic, fiscal, and operational areas of a named “school of” within Valencia College in close partnership with the Provost and with colleagues around the College. Responsible for ensuring all facets of School plans are aligned with and fulfill the college’s strategic priorities and direction.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Cultivates an environment with a named “school of” that develops and deploys resources that enable faculty and staff to create positive, effective, and innovative learning environments. Supports faculty in developing assessment mechanisms that will document increases in learning.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Recruits and supports exceptional full and part-time faculty and staff who are committed to student learning.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Provides conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation of student, staff and faculty concerns by listening to and evaluating student concerns that are beyond the scope of Student Services, such as concerns involving academic matters, faculty, or instruction, referring unresolved student concerns to the appropriate institutional area.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Formulates strategic plans for the school. In college-wide collaboration, support, manage, and assess school academic and continuing education programs including limited access programs, revenue-generating programs, and programs distributed to multiple campuses.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Works collaboratively with the Provost and other learning leaders’ college wide to ensure the effective planning, analysis, and evaluation of academic priorities. Provides leadership in the design, implementation and assessment of school-specific academic and continuing education initiatives and enrollment plans, under the purview of the Provost.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Ensures the integrity of academic and continuing education programs by upholding professional and accreditation standards. With college partners, develops and maintains affiliation agreements.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. In support of college, campus, and school priorities, works collaboratively with college-wide professional development leaders to develop, coordinate, and implement orientation and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. Works closely with the Teaching and Learning Academy to ensure effective implementation of the pre-tenure process.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Represents the school, campus, and the college with local state agencies, secondary and postsecondary institutions, and local employers as it relates to school-specific learning initiatives.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Develops strong partnerships with community stakeholders in support of college and school programming. Understands and contributes to local efforts in economic development.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. With college partners, develops and administers grants to advance the work of the school.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Supports school and college-related philanthropy and fundraising efforts.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Responsible for developing and allocating assigned budgets. Coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of local budgets and externally funded grants under the purview of the Provost.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Responsible for supervising, developing, and evaluating assigned staff.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Fulfills all reporting obligations of an identified “Administrator” in the Valencia College Policy on Child Abuse Reporting (Policy: 6Hx28:10-09)

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Responsible for coordinating internal and external communication and promotion of programs, services, student testimonials, and events for the school.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB FUNCTION

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & FIELD OF STUDY

Terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution.

PREFERRED TYPE OF EXPERIENCE

Leadership experience appropriate to a senior leadership role in higher education.
Experience in teaching and learning, including direct experience in teaching.
Experience with student-related issues.
Experience in applying instructional technologies.
Experience in financial analysis, budget development and the design and assessment of administrative support systems.
Experience with grant and grant management.
Experience in analyzing, interpreting and disseminating student engagement, academic and outcome data.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Understanding of and commitment to the learning-centered college.
Understanding the myriad ways students experience a comprehensive college.
Interpersonal skills that facilitate effective interactions with campus and college learning leaders, staff and students.
Knowledge of curriculum processes, teaching strategies, learning theory & initiatives, and learning outcome development.
Skill in effectively communicating orally and in writing to all groups of people.
Strong research, analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work effectively with the community.
Strong computer skills (statistical, database, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software).
Working Conditions

Please refer the Job description for details