Academic Dean

Overview

Sole Hire, LLC is seeking an experienced and student-centered Academic Dean to provide strategic leadership for campus academic operations while ensuring excellence in educational delivery and regulatory compliance. This role plays a critical part in shaping academic culture through mentorship, data-informed decision-making, and a strong commitment to student success.

The Academic Dean partners closely with campus leadership to support faculty development, uphold academic standards, and drive continuous improvement across academic programs.

• Partner with campus leadership to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing faculty

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through faculty training, coaching, and performance evaluation

• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, federal, and accreditation standards

• Oversee academic policy development, implementation, and institutional planning

• Support federal and state reporting requirements and preparation for audits

• Maintain comprehensive and compliant faculty records

• Drive student retention through data monitoring, early intervention, and academic support strategies

• Lead engaging new student orientation experiences

• Ensure curriculum delivery meets quality and integrity standards

• Facilitate daily retention meetings addressing academic progress, attendance, and skill development

• Oversee satisfactory academic progress (SAP) tracking and intervention processes

• Coordinate timely development of student and faculty schedules

• Strengthen community engagement through advisory committees and guest speakers

• Monitor key academic and financial aid metrics across reporting periods

• Generate accurate and timely reports to support leadership decision-making

• Ensure proper documentation and processing of academic records

• Conduct regular consultations with program leadership regarding curriculum, staffing, and resources

• Perform classroom observations on a routine basis

• Complete additional duties as assigned to support campus operations

• Master’s degree required

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in educational management

• Proven success in faculty mentorship and development

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Adaptability and a positive approach to change and innovation

• Experience with Campus Vue preferred

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) with employer match

• Generous paid time off, including a birthday day off

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition assistance