Assistant Dean, School of Health Professions and Science

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NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

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Assistant Dean, School of Health Professions and Science

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Please note that this position will remain open until filled.

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Primary Function: Under the direction of the Dean, this position serves as an academic administrator supporting the planning, implementation, and coordination of academic programs and operations within the School of Health Professions and Science (SHPS).

Responsibilities: (1) Assist with the coordination of adjunct faculty within the SHPS: recruitment, orientation, supervision, evaluation, etc.; (2) Support student affairs efforts related to enrollment management, retention, admissions, registration, tutoring, and academic advising within the SHPS; (3) Recruit, hire, orient, train, supervise, and support the SHPS Career Readiness Specialists; (4) Assist in the development, management, and assessment of academic courses and programs; (5) Assist with schedule analysis, faculty workload planning, and course section management in collaboration with the Associate Dean, the Records and Registration Office, and other academic areas; (6) Support student success and completion by addressing student concerns, questions, and complaints; managing student behavioral concerns in collaboration with faculty; serving as an academic advisor to delegated and walk-in students; and advising and supporting the program waiver process. (7) Teach 3 credits per academic year to stay current with pedagogical strategies and trends in student learning with an eye toward creating strong mentoring relationships with adjunct faculty. (8) Special reports: Collaborate with faculty and staff to collect, analyze, and interpret assessment and other institutional data; monitor trends; and prepare reports on academic quality, student learning outcomes, and other institutional effectiveness metrics as assigned by the Dean. (9) Provide faculty support to assist with longer term projects including grants, fellowships, publications, course and program development, etc. (10) Manage grant opportunities to provide adjunct professional development and to maximize the contribution of adjunct faculty to college-wide initiatives. (11) Perform routine administrative duties and implement special projects or responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

Organizational Relationships: (1) Responsible to Dean, School of Health Professions and Science for performance of assigned responsibilities. (2) Supervise and provide leadership/support to adjunct faculty in SHPS programs that do not have program directors, managers, coordinators, or full-time faculty. (3) Work closely and cooperatively with administrative staff, faculty, and relevant external personnel on professional matters of mutual interest and concern.

Performance Standards: Performance in this position is considered satisfactory when: (1) mutually agreed upon objectives are met within a specified time frame; (2) responsibilities of the position have been carried out at a level of performance consistent with objectives; (3) effective cooperative relationships exist with other administrators, faculty, students, and other members of the community; (4) leadership competencies are exhibited in a manner consistent with institutional norms such that positive team/employee relations are fostered and employee developmental needs are proactively addressed.

Qualifications: (1) Education: (a) Attainment of a master's degree in one of the SHPS's areas of study from an institution accredited by a Council of Higher Education (CHEA) approved accreditor. (2) Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: (a) organizational, communicative and leadership skills; (b) ability to relate to academic personnel and community; (c) adaptability; (d) attention to detail; (e) knowledge of pedagogy, curriculum development, and assessment; (f) ability to organize, communicate, and facilitate; (g) ability to work quickly and effectively; (h) understanding of the goals and missions of the community college; (i) computer literacy. (3) Experience: (a) minimum of three years teaching or administrative experience; (b) demonstrated competency to serve in an administrative capacity.

Benefits Snapshot

The College offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees. Just a few highlights of the benefits package include comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision), a College retirement contribution of 8% of your salary upon hire, NCC tuition waiver and an abundance of time off – up to 25 days’ vacation/floating, 10 sick days, four (4) day workweeks during Summer, Holidays (including a week+ break between Christmas and New Year’s) – among other things! Please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/employee-benefits/index.html for more details on the full array of benefits.