Dean of Faculty

Description

As the Dean of Faculty, you will be at the forefront of our institution, responsible for overseeing academic programs, supporting faculty development, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional educational experiences. Join our esteemed team and make a lasting impact on the future of education.

We seek a visionary and experienced Dean of Faculty to join our institution. In this pivotal role, you will lead the academic department, set strategic goals, and ensure the highest standards of educational excellence are upheld across all programs. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of our institution.

• Completion - All programs exceed the minimum accreditation (NACCAS 50 % or COE 60%) benchmark completion annually.
• Employment – Partner with Career Services to ensure all programs exceed a minimum of 70% placement annually.
• Exam Pass Rate (Licensure), as applicable – All programs exceed a minimum of 70% exam pass rate annually, with 90% of graduates successfully passing exams.
• Quality Graduates – Ensures faculty are preparing graduates to be career-minded and career-ready to achieve placement goals in all programs.
• Support, communicate, and model the concepts taught in the curriculum to ensure students are embracing the processes that will aid them in their future success at Milan, their career, and professional life.
• Partner with Career Services regarding any student issues or concerns prior to and during externship. Students are Education’s responsibility through externship.
• Facility – Ensure the classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and breakrooms are clean and “customer-friendly”.
• Resolve faculty requests/concerns within 24-48 hours.

• Maintain faculty through interviewing and hiring, as well as holding faculty accountable through coaching, developing, and terminating.
• Train all faculty on policy and procedures using the faculty manual and/or policies and procedures as a guideline as well as any other company tools.
• Monitor faculty’s progress to ensure the successful completion of training prior to or by the established deadline.
• Provide all new faculty safety training within the first two weeks of employment.
• Ensure all classes are taught by qualified and effective instructors both on campus and virtually.
• Ensure all faculty follows through with campus and company policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Instructor Observations – Observe all faculty a minimum of six (6) times per year - one observation every other month. Meet with the instructor within 24-48 hours to review observation, provide feedback, guidance, and coaching. Ensure faculty member signs and dates the observations and is provided a copy. Upload the Observation Form to the appropriate location.
• Instructor Performance – Validate instructors are teaching the prescribed curriculum by observing the instructor to ensure that lesson plans are followed. In addition, ensure distance education expectations are followed, providing students with an engaging and productive educational experience on campus and during distance education.
• Facilitate faculty meetings at least once per month with an agenda (following prescribed guidelines), minutes, and, sign in sheet.
• Ensure that each instructor completes two (2) Employer Site visits per year following policy guidelines.
• Ensure curriculum is followed and new updates are rolled out successfully
• Ensure classroom equipment is adequate, in good working order, and in proper quantities to meet the needs of students.
• Ensure that necessary classroom supplies to meet curriculum requirements are communicated consistently, and classroom inventory is managed effectively.
• Staff Development and Training – Assure that each instructor receives new hire instructor training following the New Hire Checklist, regularly attends staff meetings, completes 12 hours of continuing education/professional development annually.
• Staff Retention – Maintain a stable instructional staff to positively impact student retention. Recognize, encourage, and celebrate faculty achievements.…