Associate Dean - Dental & CNA

1. Initiate, supervise, analyze and evaluate curricular activities and instructional programs within the Guided Pathways framework ensuring instructional needs and requirements are up-to-date and meet the current and future needs of students, community and employers. Provide leadership in the use of alternative delivery systems within the 8-week, year-round academic calendar. 
2. Develop class schedules and faculty assignments, monitor and approve work hours, monitor and cancel classes as appropriate, to ensure efficient and effective operations and quality instruction. 
3. Supervise assigned staff to include recruitment, selection, orientation, scheduling, evaluation, discipline and recommendation of personnel actions in accordance with College policies, procedures, and contractual agreements. Encourage and approve staff development activities. Ensure that faculty meet qualifications as outlined by the Higher Learning Commission and the Faculty Quality Assurance System. 
4. Develop department/program budget to include allocation of funds and resources for necessary personnel, supplies, equipment and facilities requirements, and manage expenses.  Identify alternative sources of funding for programs to include developing proposals and administering contract offerings. Manage funds to support program outcomes. 
5. Serve on appropriate College, community and state-wide committees. Coordinate, maintain and provide leadership in advisory committees. May actively participate in/assist with the development of public relations, program promotion, and/or student recruitment activities. 
6. May supervise classroom/laboratory/shop activities to include the maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, supplies and facilities, and enforcement of safety and health regulations. 
7. Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders i.e. accrediting agencies, businesses, industries, community groups, various educational institutes, governmental agencies, and other organizations. Coordinate program offerings and/or collaborate with internal stakeholders i.e. other Associate Deans, Deans, and other appropriate personnel to integrate services and activities.
8. Provide assistance and support to students that may include program advising and orientations, career exploration, job placement assistance, grade appeals, discipline, sanctions, and/or dispute resolution. Direct students to and collaborate with appropriate resources such as Program Advising and/or Counseling. Support and participation in student organization activities and extracurricular activities. 
9. Maintain required records and documentation. Prepare and submit reports as requested or required. 
10. Engage in professional development and keep current with trends in higher education and in discipline-specific area including new developments in practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and regulations to improve and expand instructional programs. 

• Ability to lead curriculum development, program review, and program evaluation processes using labor market data, advisory committee input, and student outcome metrics to evaluate program relevance and quality.
• Knowledge of academic policies, FERPA regulations, and faculty governance structures sufficient to interpret and apply institutional policy in day-to-day decision-making.
• Ability to translate institutional and programmatic strategic priorities into measurable academic goals, action plans, and accountability structures. 
• Knowledge of regional accreditation standards (e.g., HLC) and programmatic accreditation processes. 

• Ability to analyze enrollment trends, retention and completion rates, student learning outcomes, and workforce placement data to inform programming, scheduling, and resource allocation decisions.
• Skill in interpreting data dashboards, institutional reports, and key performance indicators relevant to academic operations.
• Ability to use evidence-based analysis to identify underperforming programs and develop improvement plans or recommend program restructuring or new program development

• Ability to apply contract provisions to faculty supervision, workload assignment, evaluation, and progressive discipline.
• Skill in conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative approaches to workplace disputes.
• Ability to recruit, mentor, evaluate, and develop faculty and staff, including adjunct faculty, to maintain instructional quality and staffing continuity.
• Ability to lead collaborative teams while managing the relationships between administrative directives and faculty autonomy.

• Ability to develop, monitor, and manage budgets, including personnel costs, instructional supplies, capital equipment, and grant-funded programs.
• Skill in enrollment-based resource allocation and schedule optimization to balance fiscal responsibility with student access and instructional quality.
• Ability to identify and pursue external funding opportunities, including grant writing and partnership development, aligned with departmental priorities.

• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills sufficient to represent the department to internal stakeholders, external partners, accrediting agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to build and sustain productive relationships with employer advisory committees, K–12 partners, transfer institutions, and workforce development organizations to ensure program alignment with regional needs.
• Skill in navigating politically sensitive situations across organizational levels with discretion, transparency, and professional judgment.
• Ability to foster an inclusive department culture that values diverse perspectives and supports culturally responsive teaching and service delivery.

• Proficiency with computer software applications such as learning management systems, document editing/documentation, databases, spreadsheets, presentations and institutional reporting tools.
• Ability to evaluate and support implementation of emerging instructional technologies, including AI-enhanced tools, simulation, and discipline-specific platforms.
• Ability to support online and hybrid instructional delivery models, including faculty development in instructional design best practices.

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a discipline related to the assigned academic department, in higher education administration, or in a closely related field. A bachelor’s degree, with equivalent professional experience, may be considered; see the substitution provisions below.
• A total of seven (7) years of experience in supervisory management roles. Preference will be given to candidates with at least three (3) of those years spent in a supervisory or management position within higher education.
• Teaching, training, or instructional design experience in a K-12, corporate training, or accredited postsecondary institution.

• Earned doctorate in a relevant discipline or in higher education leadership in certain programmatic areas (e.g., Arts and Sciences).
• Professional or industry experience outside of academia in a field related to the academic department.

Selected candidates will be invited to participate in in-person interviews, an interview date is to be determined. 

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, supplemental life, flex spending accounts, and much more
• Generous time off and holiday schedule
• Eligibility in the Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development (including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver)
• Well-being activities to support personal and professional well-being
• Collaborative and supportive team environment