Academic Dean, Business & Technology

Job Overview

Academic Dean for Business & Technology at Aims Community College. Reports to the Chief Academic Officer and leads planning, vision, and oversight of all credit-bearing programs and certifications across the Business & Technology Division.

Key duties include strategic leadership, program development, budgeting, accreditation, data analysis, personnel management, community engagement, and operational oversight. The role allocates responsibilities across four focus areas:
Leadership & Analysis & Budgeting (35%), Management & Advocacy (30%), Planning (20%), and Personnel Management (10%).

• Develop, administer, and oversee division budgets in alignment with the College’s strategic plan.
• Lead program review, accreditation, and evaluation processes for all business and technology programs.
• Analyze labor market information, stakeholder input, and emerging trends to inform program growth and innovation.
• Coordinate with program chairs and directors to design curricula, manage course scheduling, and ensure compliance with accreditation and state regulations.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, community organizations, and state agencies.
• Supervise and support full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including hiring and personnel decisions.
• Represent the college at external committees and community workforce teams.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and strategic plans for the division.
• Facilitate communications across the division, administration, and external stakeholders.
• Respond to critical issues, manage contracts and grant logistics, and represent the college professionally.

• Master’s degree in a discipline within the division, higher education, educational administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Demonstrated strategic, future-focused leadership and the ability to anticipate workforce and technology trends.
• Experience designing, implementing, and continuously improving academic programs.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and data-informed decision making.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, and a proven ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, belonging, and the community college mission.
• Professional judgment, ethical decision-making, and a culture of integrity.

• Doctoral or terminal degree in a relevant discipline.
• Four years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a community college setting.

• Competitive salary beginning at $113,362.
• 100% employer-provided medical and dental coverage for employees, 85% coverage for spouse/family.
• Voluntary vision insurance.
• Annual leave (minimum 24 days) and sick leave (minimum 12 days).
• Seventeen paid holidays and three personal days per year.
• Summer schedule: 4-day work week with Fridays off.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums.
• Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and dependents.
• PERA benefits.
• Additional supplemental benefits and retirement programs.
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee and one guest.
• Free parking on all campuses.

Aims Community College is an equal-opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran’s status.