Job description
JOB GOAL:
To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
Kirkwood offers a very competitive benefits package as well. https://www.kirkwood.edu/about-us/faculty-leadership/leadership-team/human-resources/benefits-forms
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision and in collaboration with the Dean, the Associate Dean is responsible for the daily Arts and Humanities Department academic operation and management of office staff, and adjunct faculty. The Associate Dean must convey a professional and positive image as a representative of Kirkwood Community College. Must exercise exceptional organizational skills, independent judgment, initiative, and confidentiality in the successful operation of the department. Requires the ability to lead, supervise, problem solve and interact positively with a diverse group of people. An understanding of technology in higher education and office productivity is necessary.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and accountability for our actions.
- Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, coordinate and promote credit programming and initiatives with the department faculty and staff in collaboration with the Dean, Department Coordinator and other college departments.
- Identify current and emerging trends and opportunities in the disciplines represented in the department to develop and maintain visionary and responsive courses, student support services, and community partnerships.
- Lead and supervise adjunct faculty, including those teaching Arts and Humanities courses online, and at off-site locations to ensure curriculum consistency.
- Promote adjunct faculty development; recommend, coordinate, and lead activities to meet faculty development and program goals.
- Plan, coordinate, and promote programming and initiatives with the department faculty in collaboration with the Dean, and other college departments.
- Develop, implement, and oversee applicable program goals, operating policies, and procedures in collaboration with the Dean.
- Monitor student enrollment; work collaboratively to develop marketing, recruitment, and retention strategies.
- Manage day-to-day program operations including student registration policies/procedures, student issues, supervising staff, faculty communications and other departmental activities.
- Assist in faculty workload decisions to insure appropriate staffing, equity, and efficient resource utilization.
- Assist with department budget allocation and monitoring.
- Provide leadership and point of contact for faculty and staff in the absence of the Dean.
- Be able and willing to represent the College in a positive manner with prospective, former and current students, faculty, administrators, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
- Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
- Display a passion for Liberal Arts Education, both in the workplace and the community
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
- Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form
- Possess strong human relations skills; get along with diverse personalities.
- Possess a working knowledge of personal computers, educational media equipment and technologies to problem solve technical issues with faculty.
- Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual who demonstrates leadership, strong public relations skills, professional appearance, positive attitude and collaborative work habits within the department, and in active participation in college activities.
- Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts difference.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in one of the disciplines represented in the department, or closely related field, with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the discipline.
- Demonstrated successful teaching experience in higher education.
- Three years of related leadership experience.
- Community college teaching experience.
- Terminal Degree in one of the department disciplines, or closely related field.
EEO AA/STATEMENT:
Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
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