Academic Dean, Business & Technology

Minimum Hiring Annual Salary:$

• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Administrator Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 24 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the Academic Dean for Business & Technology is responsible for effective planning and vision, comprehensive leadership, program review, budget oversight, data analysis, institutional coordination, supervision, and management of all activities and credit-bearing degrees and certificates.

This includes programs in Accounting, Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Business, Computer Information Systems, Construction, Engineering Technology (CAD), Graphic Design and Rich Media, Industrial Technology, Marketing/Management, Oil and Gas Technologies, CIS/CSC, Communication Media, and Welding. This position also coordinates and collaborates with other departments and divisions at the College to support applicable non-credit courses and programs.

The Academic Dean is responsible for leading the strategic objectives and initiatives of the academic plan and overseeing programmatic and college accreditation efforts. This role provides forward-thinking leadership through futures thinking, environmental scanning, and strategic planning to anticipate emerging workforce trends, evolving technologies, regional economic needs, and opportunities for program innovation.

Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and industry partners, the Dean works to identify program development needs and to support the creation of innovative curricula that align with employers' requirements, enhance employees' skills and knowledge, and prepare students for success in a dynamic workforce. While partnering and working with program Chairs and Directors to ensure compliance with professional accreditation requirements and state regulations.

The responsibilities of this position include recruiting students and faculty, overseeing operational budgets for various programs, and managing logistics for major grants and contracts. This role may also involve serving as a liaison with external agencies, community organizations, industry partners, and other stakeholders within the College.

The Academic Dean must be adept at developing, building, and maintaining strong relationships; providing leadership for faculty and staff within the programs; participating as a member of the College's academic leadership team; contributing to long-term academic and institutional planning; and representing the College within the community. Interpreting and analyzing data, labor market information, stakeholder input, and emerging trends to make informed decisions regarding program growth, sustainability, innovation, and…