Dean

The Dean must have a minimum of a Master's Degree with previous academic experience and management experience. The Dean is responsible for the delivery of educational programs and services through:

Hire and Train Faculty/Staff:

• The Dean is responsible for hiring, developing, and managing all faculty and academic staff. To accomplish this, the Dean must:
  • Assess staffing needs
  • Conduct search/advertising
  • Conduct interviews
  • Assess 15-minute teaching demonstrations
  • On-board and orient new faculty and staff (support new faculty/staff get acquainted with the Keiser way and the campus)
  • Mentor program chairs
  • Coordinate and provide faculty training

Manage faculty and Staff:

• The Dean is responsible for providing campus level leadership, management, and support for all faculty and academic staff. To accomplish this, the Dean must:
  • Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to faculty
  • Review student evaluations of faculty
  • Conduct annual faculty performance evaluations
  • Identify low performing faculty and work with program chairs to improve performance (enhancement plans)
  • Monitor enhancement plans and review progress
  • Review and provide input on faculty professional development plans

Monitor and Maintain Curricula:

• The Dean is responsible for developing and maintaining a campus curriculum that meets the needs of the Dean and the current students and the community. To accomplish this the Dean must:
  • Monitor program and course performance
  • Assess and monitor program and logistical needs
  • Work with advisory boards and local employers to identify community needs
  • Work collaboratively with faculty for developing new courses and programs to meet community needs
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation (SACS and program specific accreditations)
  • Manage accreditation/assessment processes (prepare for regular reviews)
  • Audit academic files for completeness

Oversee and Monitor Student Performance:

• The mission of Keiser is the successful education of students. The must work to ensure students receive the appropriate level of support. To accomplish this, the Dean must:
  • Monitor academic progress (Satisfactory Academic Progress Reports - SAP)

Review and Manage Reports:

• The Dean is responsible for managing and reporting on business metrics.