Grand Rapids Community College

Associate Dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Department: STEM

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

The Associate Dean supports the School of STEM through innovative, student-focused leadership, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes academic excellence, inclusion, and community impact  Associate Dean of the School of STEM is responsible for the management and day-to-day operations of the STEM programs, including Biological Sciences, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Mechanical and Architectural Design, Physical Sciences, and Psychology. The Associate Dean is a strategic leader with strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of and experience with education in STEM.

The Associate Dean works in cooperation with Department Heads and Program Directors to develop class schedules, determine instructional workloads, and support the implementation of the curriculum development process. The Associate Dean also provides leadership and oversight of faculty professional development, evaluations, and tenure and promotion activities. To successfully achieve these results, the Associate Dean cultivates effective and mutually beneficial relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators across the entire campus community.

Requisition

Position Number:

Employee Group:
Professional, Management, & Administration

Schedule:

40 hours/52 weeks

Compensation: AM5 $ 94,123

Benefits:
Full-time

Reports to:

Dean of the School of STEM

Posting Opens: 9/30/2026

Posting Closes: 10/14/2026

• In collaboration with the Department Heads and Program Directors, develop a schedule of classes and manage section offerings including launching new courses and/or programs.
• Assign baseloads for full-time faculty and coordinate overload selections for full-time faculty.
• Administer adjunct availability and course assignment process.
• Manage room scheduling and facility needs for departments.
• Work collaboratively with the School Dean and/or Dean of the Lakeshore Campus to directly support and ensure scheduling and faculty assignments at the Lakeshore.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of K-12 Partnerships to directly support and ensure scheduling and faculty assignments at early/middle college, concurrent, and regional sites align with partnership agreements.
• Ensure accuracy of Faculty Information Forms and contractual correctness of faculty loads.

• Participate in the supervision and evaluation of School office staff.
• Propose, develop, implement, and review operational procedures and processes that impact the work of the School, in accordance with those in Academic and Student Affairs (ASA).
• Conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews for direct reports; review and approve evaluations for academic support staff for departments in the School.
• Approve payroll and leaves for direct reports.

• In collaboration with Department Heads and Program Directors, implement approved new/revised courses and programs.
• Support the Dean in disseminating and utilizing data relevant to School departments/programs concerning student success, retention, completion, post-completion, transfer, or other trends.
• Assist the Dean in identifying fundraising and grant development opportunities related to academic departments/programs, including Perkins (if applicable).
• Collaborate with and support the Dean on curricular processes and decision-making.
• Collaborate with and support ASA leaders (Provost direct reports, Associate Provosts' Offices, Associate Dean colleagues, Registrar's Office, Institutional Research, and Teaching, Learning, and Distance Education (TLDE) staff/faculty) on college-wide curricular processes and decision-making.
• Represent the School on college-wide curriculum and/or learning outcomes assessment teams, as appropriate and in collaboration with the Dean to ensure School representation.
• Collaborate with ASA leaders for non-credit to credit curriculum alignment, as appropriate.

• Collaborate with Dean and Program Directors and Department Heads to support and provide a comprehensive onboarding experience and continuous reinforcement of departmental goals for…