Associate Dean, Academic Readiness and Retention

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What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About This Role

Responsible for class scheduling, classroom evaluation, responding to student academic concerns, and direct supervision of designated disciplines. Coordinates activities consistent with the campus’ and college’s mission, strategic goals and objectives. Promotes and fosters an innovative teaching and learning environment conducive to academic excellence. Supports and encourages the infusion of academic initiatives, including instructional technology, into the teaching and learning process. Manages budget and collaborates and supervises faculty and staff. Provides analysis and reports necessary for planning, directing, and reporting college readiness and academic retention program activities. Develops and implements procedures to ensure the efficient operation of academic readiness and retention programs.

This Position Will Oversee The Following Disciplines

Student Life Skills (SLS)

Developmental Education English & Reading

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

What a day of an Associate Dean, Academic Readiness and Retention looks like:

Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices. This activity includes developing and maintaining manuals regarding policies, procedures, rules, and standards for the College. Provides direction in the design, development and administration of campus programs and operations to achieve established College mission, goals and objectives. Analyzes class and program needs of the College. Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses. Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates. Maintains calendar as necessary to track these schedules and makes adjustments as required. Assists faculty in the development of course and program curriculum, program and course reviews and articulation activities. Guides, leads, reviews, verifies, observes, and manages the work of people reporting directly and indirectly to you. Develops and trains staff. Performs needs analysis, arranges, coordinates, delivers, evaluates, and monitors staff development. Develops long-range and short-term goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations. Acknowledges, researches, and responds to complaints received regarding College programs, and College employees. May include liaison and mediation activities among complainant, the College faculty and staff. Attends community meetings of professional associations, business groups, and civic clubs. May promote College programs. Chairs college-wide committee and coordinates committee events. Conducts all tasks related to the preparation of the annual and other periodic budgets for the department. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education And Experience

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in one of the designated disciplinesFour years of related experience, to include experience supervising faculty, teaching experience, curriculum development experience, and two years department chair or similar experience

Knowledge Of

Microsoft Office Professional or similar applicationsBest practices in higher education pedagogy

Skilled In

Thinking strategically, effectively analyzing data, and implementing data-informed decisionsManaging and resolving conflict in a positive mannerFact finding, analysis, and problem solvingMotivating subordinates to exert the effort necessary to attain organizational and departmental goalsAttention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability To

Establish ownership of areas of responsibility with an aptitude to anticipate and pro-actively execute tasks while identifying areas of enhancement, efficiencies, and solutionsInteract in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the publicEffectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of serviceAccurately manage a budget

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, Or Special Requirements:

Regular physical attendance required

Preferred But Not Required

Education and Experience

Doctorate’s degreeSecondary or postsecondary work experienceExperience in Student ServicesExperience in Student First-Year Experience

Knowledge Of

Grant Administration

Work Environment And Physical Demand

Reach and grasp objectsStoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawlUse of video display terminalUse of manual dexterity and fine motor skillsCommunicate information orally and in writingReceive and understand information through oral and written communicationProofread and check documents for accuracy

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $73,005.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Posted until filled with initial review date on 4/20/2024

Wait, there is more!

Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose and employees have a sense of belonging. Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution. Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. There is available medical and dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off. Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, LinkedIn Learning, and more. Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information in order to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon the passing of a drug test and upon completion of a criminal background investigation. An important goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled