Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Dean of Academic Affairs

Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

$ - $/year + DOE + Benefits, Exempt Permanent Full-Time Position

Until Filled

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are “Unapologetically Iñupiaq.” This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

Under the supervision of the Dean of Academic Affairs, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs is a key on-site leadership position for supporting and fostering a positive and growth-focused team atmosphere that contributes to and fosters student success. This position will work closely with the Dean of Academic Affairs, faculty, adjunct faculty, as well as cross-departmentally.

The Academic Affairs Office oversees the following divisions:
Instructional Programming (Academic and Career & Technical Education), Workforce Development, Tuzzy Consortium Library, and Education Technology.

• Assist the Dean with the day-to-day work within the Academic Affairs department;
  Apprise and advise the Dean on daily operations of the Academic Affairs division.
• Assist in the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards.
• Lead initiatives on refreshing existing curriculum and/or introducing new curriculum or programmatic activities at the College, with a focus on Alaska workforce needs. Facilitate work with faculty and consultants on developing curriculum and/or micro-credentials.
• Supervise current adjunct faculty, including onboarding, supporting course management, and engaging in regular evaluation processes;
  Recruit and hire adjunct faculty as needed.
• Support the Dean of Academic Affairs and faculty by managing and assisting with degree and course assessment; institute and model best practices on assessment with all faculty in conjunction with the Dean of Academic Affairs.
• Under the direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs, assist with accreditation activities and compliance, and help continue to build a culture of data and data-informed decision-making.
• Support the Dean of Academic Affairs with course scheduling, the academic calendar, coordination of classroom use, and other administrative tasks.
• Lead special initiatives and engage as a grant project director with oversight of various Academic Affairs grants, as assigned.
• Coach and/or mentor faculty, adjunct faculty and staff as directed by the Dean.
• Work with Dean of Academic Affairs to review, develop, and implement instructional policies and procedures; assures compliance of institution-wide policies.
• Ensure clear, frequent, and effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and other institutional stakeholders.
• Provide and prepare data, presentations, and reports as requested.
• Collaborate with Student Services to strengthen student recruitment, advising, and retention activities.
• Attend academic and community events, as needed.
• Serve as Acting Dean of Academic Affairs in the absence of the Dean.
• Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative with a results-oriented mindset.
• Skilled in data analysis; demonstrated ability to analyze and systematically…