Associate Dean​/Dean of Baccalaureate Programs; Sustainable Business, Psychology, Culinary, or E

Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Associate/Dean of Career Edge (DCE) is the highest-ranking academic officer within the Career Edge (CE) sustainable education business unit (SEBU) of Enterprise Education within Unity Environmental University. The DCE provides programmatic and day-to-day leadership for all curricular offerings within the CE SEBU, including curricular development and oversight, instructional delivery, and assessment. This position is also responsible for development and delivery of products and support in the service of meeting recruitment and retention goals.

The DCE will oversee the administration and continuous improvement of the primarily asynchronous online learning within Career Edge. The DCE is responsible for supervising the CE Instructional employees, and for working with them to collaborate with Learning Designers (LDs), and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure that student learning outcomes are being met at appropriate levels through excellence in academic delivery and backed by a robust assessment strategy.

The DCE will also be responsible for accreditation efforts, with prior approval from the Enterprise and conduct outreach into larger academic and professional organizations to ensure that existing programs and general education core offerings remain aligned with career skills. The DCE will work cross-functionally to support marketing and recruitment for their programs, academic advising, fundraising and career placement. The DCE will also recruit, hire, and supervise Career Edge instructional employees teaching and/or serving as SMEs within their programs as outlined in our faculty model.

Reporting to the highest ranking academic officer within Enterprise Education, the Associate/Dean of Career Edge is responsible for providing operational excellence, leadership, direction, and communication, maintaining consistent, high- quality program offerings and working collaboratively within the Career Edge SEBU, as well as ensuring collaboration between CE and appropriate units in Enterprise Education, including Learning Technology, Learning Product Development, Academic Support, and Recruitment.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Support their supervisor in the vision, planning, and execution of Career Edge offerings.
• Ensure recruitment, retention, and graduation goals are met; make recommendations to sunset programs that do not meet enrollment or performance expectations.
• Oversee curriculum development, academic planning, assessment, and program review to maintain program integrity and accreditation requirements.
• Recognize that disciplinary portfolios may shift to meet the strategic needs of Career Edge and Enterprise Education.
• Align programs with industry needs and develop external partnerships that connect Career Edge programs to key industries.
• Hire, supervise, and support Career Edge instructional employees (SMEs and instructors).
• Collaborate with Student Success and Advancement to support student advising, learning support, retention, and career services.
• Actively engage in recruitment and marketing efforts, including social media, conference participation, outreach to academic/professional organizations, and enrollment initiatives.
• Represent Unity Environmental University Career Edge professionally through scholarship, outreach, and external engagement with multiple constituencies.
• Ensure effective delivery of courses in the online environment, including integrating AI design principles and varied instructional methods.
• Teach up to 60 student credit hours per year, guide capstone projects, and develop/deliver assigned curriculum.
• Provide students with the resources, tools, and support needed to succeed, demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service and educational quality.
• Collaborate across Career Edge and Enterprise Education teams to address student learning issues, scheduling, and continuous improvement.
• Proactively communicate challenges, successes, and opportunities with leadership.
• Engage in practical problem-solving and complaint resolution for all Career Edge programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

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