Associate Dean of Operations, School of Health Sciences

Position Summary

The Associate Dean of School of Health Sciences Operation reports to the Vice Provost, School of Health Sciences. The Associate Dean will:

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality instruction and facilitating faculty development. To do so, they interface closely with the Scheduling Team to finalize the schedule and assign faculty to courses.

• Supervise adjuncts, evaluate faculty, support curriculum maintenance and improvement, and prioritize faculty coaching and development.

• Supervise coordinators and support operation of the School of Health Sciences.

• In partnership with the Dallas College scheduling team, take on the primary functions of program coordination within their given department.

• Oversee the general day-to-day operations of the department; develop and drive the department's goals; support faculty development; and work in a professional and collegial manner with faculty, staff, and students.

• Coordinate and communicate information regarding compliance for state and clinical mandates of health program faculty, including compliance for licensing agencies and institutional and programmatic accrediting agencies.

• Provide day-to-day operations in support of coordinating clinicals, schedules and legal documentation for facilities used to meet program and licensing requirements.

• Demonstrated record of administrative experience, strategic planning, and fiscal management.

• Demonstrates inclusive consultation and decision-making skills.

• Knowledge and experience(s) executing operating strategies and plans, managing staff, sustaining the operational financial plan, and overseeing the administrative management of the department(s).

• Demonstrated success in effectively leading change and organizational growth through strategic planning.

• Understanding of program assessment and accreditation processes/procedures.

• Ability to analyze strategies to move the department forward, setting goals, evaluating the process, and implementing improvements.

• Maintains a solid relationship with executive leadership, administrators, faculty, staff, and students to achieve the goals of the department, School, and College, cultivating a positive work environment.

• Advanced knowledge of policies and procedures and adhere to high ethical standards when implementing process and improvements to comply with College guidelines.

• Excellent analytical skills with exceptional organizational skills and ability to think strategically and tactfully.

• Capable of evaluating options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization.

• Ability to present concepts effectively and influence all levels of the organization and administration.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and successfully manage high volume of affiliates.

• Ability to develop positive relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Understands local, regional, and national accrediting body requirements that are department and/or program specific.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes procedures, initiatives, and programs that reflect a commitment to excellence among faculty, students, and staff.

• Collaborates with faculty to determine teaching assignments in the assigned discipline.

• Works closely with Department Chairs and Deans to foster student-centered and evidence-based faculty development that enhances the teaching and learning.

• Collaborates with Department Chairs and Deans to recruit, hire, and retain faculty consistent with the strategic and fiscal needs of the School.

• Directs the review and program approval processes as required by the Vice Provost's Office.

• Effectively guides the utilization of resources and directs the budgets that support the academic programming in the discipline.

• Works in collaborations with student services to ensure smooth operations for student affairs and career services.

• Serves as a member and/or subject matter expert to internal entities in Dallas College and actively promotes collaboration with an array of campus and community partners.

• Works closely with Vice Provost on all matters relating to institutional success, strategic planning development, and substantive revision of academic policies.

• Maintains active agreements and coordinates renewals when necessary.

• Responds to additional requests or assignments from the Provost and/or Vice Provost.

• Creates a positive experience to ensure affiliates remain supportive of being a clinical or practicum site.

• Establishes rapport and positive relationships with affiliates and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree or higher with three (3) or more years of experience in academic administration and teaching experience

• Three (3) years of administrative experience including program coordination in higher education as well as successful experience with program development and program approvals.

• Three (3) years of higher education-based experience including but not limited to program coordination, schedule build/management, as well as successful experience with program development and program approvals.

• Demonstrate success in leading program development or transformation (launch of new programs, redevelopment of existing programs/schools) is preferred.

• Must have valid driver's license.

• Official transcript will be required.

• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.