Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs - San Antonio

Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs – San Antonio

Job Category:
Education

Requisition Number: ASSTD
005697

• Full‑Time

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The hiring salary for this position is $90,000.

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

As the benefits package at the CIA results in a significant value above the base hiring salary for this position, we encourage you to apply so that our recruiters can share more information with you about the benefits of working for the CIA.

At the direction of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, the Assistant Dean is responsible for assisting and facilitating the communication, administration, delivery, and operational controls of all campus educational activities, consistent with the CIA’s educational mission and core values of excellence, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity.

The Assistant Dean contributes to the overall success of the San Antonio campus and participates as a member of the campus’s Academic Affairs leadership team, managing and supporting the smooth functioning of San Antonio degree programs delivery. This position acts as a direct supervisor for select full‑time and adjunct faculty, evaluating teaching activities and supporting faculty growth and development. The Assistant Dean is also responsible for monitoring procedures to ensure full compliance with the Institute’s academic and employee policies, and compliance with external accreditors and state higher education authorities.

• Manages the day‑to‑day operations of full‑time, adjunct, and visiting faculty in all degree and certificate programs.
• Hires and provides direct supervision to assigned full‑time and adjunct faculty of the campus.
• Coordinates the efficient scheduling of faculty and courses. Schedules all faculty and adjuncts to ensure coverage for all classes. Works with the Registrar, plans and projects class schedules and faculty assignments in advance for all programs each academic year.
• Monitors and evaluates classrooms and labs for functional issues. Works with the facilities department to correct any issues and the Manager – Facilities Operations to ensure OSHA and ADA compliance.
• Ensures appraisal of any changes and/or updates to the college/educational initiatives and implements these updates where appropriate.
• Meets with students to discuss problems or complaints and assists in devising equitable responses and solutions according to policy utilizing appropriate Institute resources.
• Collaborates with Career Services to ensure that students are submitting externship agreements in a timely manner. Establishes relationships with industry partners to create approved externship site opportunities and schedule opportunities for students to engage with industry leaders and partners.
• Participates as an effective spokesperson for the CIA and its educational programs to students, guests, and other visitors to the San Antonio campus.
• Creates on‑the‑fly coverage plan(s) when faculty call‑out to ensure continuity of instruction and reduce the likelihood of having to cancel classes.
• Assists with graduation protocol and development of menus prepared by 4th term students, including execution of the event.
• Manages student orientation protocols including proper distribution of tool kits, uniforms, and orientation meetings and events.
• Works collaboratively with the Assistant Registrar utilizing Colleague student information system to project, maintain, finalize, and assign faculty schedules.
• Conducts system reviews and/or audits for quality improvement and participates in the regular evaluation of the scheduling process in conjunction with the staffing and scheduling committee.
• Informs the stakeholders and the Registrar of situations that result in a scheduling conflict as per a defined conflict resolution process.
• Monitors faculty time away from work, attendance/tardiness issues, and…