Job Summary
The Associate Dean assists the Academic Dean in providing academic vision, leadership, and strategic direction to enhance the quality and reputation of the College. The Associate Dean supports the administration of academic policies, curriculum development, faculty and student success initiatives, and resource management. This role involves collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and other administrative leaders to achieve the institution's academic goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
- Academic Leadership: Assists the Academic Dean in providing leadership and strategic direction for the school or division. Supports efforts to enhance the quality and reputation of academic programs. Promotes a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters academic excellence and innovation.
- Curriculum and Program Support: Assists in the regular review of curricular offerings to ensure they meet accreditation requirements, employer expectations, and academic standards. Supports the development of new courses and programs to meet the changing needs of the College and community.
- Class Scheduling: Assists in the development of effective semester class schedules; monitor teaching loads and faculty assignments.
- Faculty Development and Support: Supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of highly qualified faculty members. Assists in providing professional development opportunities and support for faculty. Participates in annual performance reviews and provide constructive feedback. Promotes effective teaching and learning strategies.
- Student Success and Support: Ensures faculty use student reporting tools and procedures to support student success initiatives. Advocates for and support student success programs and services. Promotes a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Assists in the development and implementation of assessment activities for the College. Works with the assessment coordinator to help faculty improve programs.
- Engagement: Encourages faculty, staff, and student engagement, participation, collegiality, and innovation.
- Visibility: Represents the College at various campus functions (New Student Orientation; Enrollment Clinics; Move-In Days; etc.)
- Conflict Resolution: Assists in arbitrating disputes between instructors or between instructors and students.
- Advising and Recruitment: Is accessible to students for advising. Assists in updating degree plans annually. Supports faculty and student recruitment strategies and efforts.
- Office hours: Maintains administrative office hours on campus in addition to the 10 minimum weekly office hours per week.
- Performance: Shows initiative in completing all departmental tasks and proactively manages their responsibilities.
- Operations: Assists in supervising the operations of the College.
- Budget and Resource Management: Assists in developing and managing the school or division’s budget. Recommends appropriate expenditures to the Academic Dean. Helps plan and supervise resource development activities.
- Strategic Planning: Works with the Academic Dean and faculty to develop short-term, intermediate, and long-range planning for the College. Assists in preparing annual reports summarizing accomplishments, goals met, and future objectives.
- Website and infrastructure Management: Ensures school or division webpages are updated regularly. Ensures the maintenance, updating, replacement, or repair of classroom furniture and specialized instructional equipment.
- Professional and Physical Requirements:
- Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example.
- Must be a professional, credible, and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsibly.
- Communicates in a courteous manner.
- Must be able to lift more than 25-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.
- Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time.
- Other duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean or VPAA. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree is required. Doctorate degree is preferred.
- Accessible, resourceful, and effective problem-solver who works well under pressure.
- Demonstrates initiative, understands urgency, and meets deadlines
- Works effectively and cooperatively with College and University administrators.
- Inspires students and faculty, achieving success through positive teamwork.
- Exhibits excitement about OPSU and its goals for enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.
About Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU): OPSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is the first public Hispanic Serving Institution in Oklahoma. The university is a baccalaureate degree granting institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Rooted in “Progress through Knowledge,” OPSU is committed to promoting excellence in the preparation of students for success in a global community. Our university achieved multiple rankings by the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: #3 Best Value Regional Colleges West; #8 Top Public Colleges for the Western Region; and #17 Best Regional Colleges West. U.S New and World Report also recognized OPSU as one of the top ten universities in Oklahoma, standing out of our affordable tuition rates.