Full-Time
Academic Dean
Updated on 9/15/2026
Concorde Career Colleges
Healthcare career education
Compensation Overview
$110k - $120k/yr
Glendale, AZ, USA
In Person
Master's, PhD
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- A master's degree in an academic area, education, or a closely related field is required; candidates without a master's degree must obtain one within two years of hire.
- Proficiency in budget management and strategic planning is required.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards, such as ACCSC, and higher education policies is required.
- Proficiency with online education and emerging instructional technologies is required.
- Proficiency leading interdisciplinary initiatives and multiple higher education programs is required.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders is required.
- Provide strategic leadership for curriculum development, academic policies, faculty development, and academic integrity.
- Ensure academic programs meet accreditation, state, and federal requirements.
- Promote excellence in teaching, research, and student learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with leadership and program directors to implement new curriculum and update existing curriculum based on program objectives, industry trends, and student needs.
- Implement faculty and staff training programs and professional development workshops.
- Oversee student advising, retention, and academic support services.
- Address academic concerns, grievances, and appeals.
- Support initiatives that enhance student engagement, career readiness, and experiential learning.
- Develop and maintain learning resources that comply with regulatory standards and meet student needs.
- Implement mechanisms to meet and exceed academic outcomes for students and the campus.
- Lead campus student retention efforts and support program directors and faculty with retention activities, strategy, and initiatives.
- Contribute to institutional strategic planning and accreditation efforts.
- Manage budgetary and financial planning for the academic division.
- Foster relationships with external partners, including businesses, advisory boards, community organizations, and accrediting bodies.
- Lead program assessment and continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain academic records and oversee institutional reporting requirements.
- Establish and maintain a high-performance team of professional staff through training, performance management, and career-development activities, while leading them to achieve business results and performance metrics.
- Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements.
- A doctorate degree in an academic area, education, or a closely related field.
- Eight years of leadership experience in education and four years of teaching or administrative experience within a post-secondary environment.
- Prior experience as an Academic Dean.
Concorde Career Colleges is a network of career colleges focused on healthcare training. Programs prepare students for clinical, dental, diagnostic, patient-care, and allied-health occupations through classroom and hands-on learning. Career services and employer-facing support connect education with entry into healthcare professions. The institution provides occupation-specific postsecondary education, requiring laboratories, clinical practice, accreditation support, student advising, and employer relationships alongside classroom instruction and conventional campus operations. Programs are aligned with specific healthcare occupations and their practical competency requirements.
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