Dean of Academic Affairs

Location: Utqiagvik

LOCATION:

Onsite in Utqiagvik, Alaska

REPORTS TO:

President

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

COMPENSATION: $/year + DOE + Benefits, Exempt Regular Full-Time Position

CLOSING DATE:
Until Filled

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are "Unapologetically Iñupiaq." This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the President, the Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for providing academic leadership that fosters excellence in teaching and learning. Provides strategic leadership for the college that includes supporting, guiding and ensuring the Iḷisaġvik College's vision, mission, goals and student learning outcomes are supported and fulfilled.

The Dean of Academic Affairs plays a critical role in supporting faculty and key staff while maintaining frequent engagement and overseeing day-to-day administrative oversight, i.e., timesheets, hiring, monthly reports, various meetings, and maintaining relationships.

Additionally, the Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for fostering a positive and growth-focused team atmosphere that promotes the college and meets the students where they are on their academic and career journey.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Oversees the following divisions:
Academic Affairs Central Office, Instructional Programming, which includes Academics, Career & Technical Education, Workforce Development, and Educational Technology. Divisions are direct reports under the Dean of Academic Affairs that require frequent communication, listening, responsive changes to meet needs and day-to-day oversight.

* The Dean of Academic Affairs also serves as the Accreditation Liaison to Iḷisaġvik's accrediting agency and leads an internal steering committee dedicated to accreditation compliance and success.

* Direct supervision, mentoring, and oversight of twelve full-time faculty members, the Director of Career and Workforce Development, and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Supports the Associate Dean as they oversee 25-30 adjuncts and the Director of Tuzzy Consortium Library. Supervision includes ensuring regular check-ins, contract communications, overload, and academic oversight and support.

* Primary point of contact for faculty recruitment and onboarding, supports professional development, faculty evaluations, manages department budget and associated grants.

* The Dean of Academic Affairs must work closely with the Dean of Students and faculty and staff to ensure students' success from enrollment on day one and their journey at the college. The Dean will provide frequent mentorship and support to faculty and staff development and monitor and enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

Overall Leadership, Administrative, and Relationship Responsibilities:

* Provide strong, dynamic academic and administrative leadership; foster a collegial environment through transparent communication with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders; advocate for faculty, staff, and students, creating a community where all belong and thrive.

* Advise and represent the President in academic matters as needed; attend external relations meetings related to academic opportunities; and provide and prepare presentations and reports as requested.

* Oversee various department committees, serve on professional committees, and effectively represent the college on external committees. Represent Academic Affairs at internal meetings and prepare report-outs or presentations.

* Collaborate and help foster relationships between faculty and the Student Services team to strengthen student success, from recruitment, advising, and retention activities to career placement and transfer.

* Provide leadership for faculty orientation, onboarding, and ongoing faculty/staff development and evaluations and mentorship. Oversee the evaluation of faculty…