Concorde Career Colleges
Healthcare career education
Academic Dean
+ Tuition waiver + Retirement matching
Onsite position with up to 5% local and up to 5% overnight travel.
About the job
- A master's degree in an academic area, education, or 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.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards, such as the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and higher education policies.
- Proficiency with online education and emerging instructional technologies.
- Proficiency leading interdisciplinary initiatives and multiple higher education programs.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Provide visionary leadership in curriculum development, academic policies, and faculty development.
- 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 and update existing curriculum based on program objectives, industry trends, and student needs.
- Implement training programs and workshops for faculty and staff for professional development.
- Oversee student advising, retention, and academic support services.
- Address academic concerns, grievances, and appeals.
- Support initiatives to enhance student engagement, career readiness, and experiential learning.
- Develop and maintain learning resources that comply with regulatory standards and meet students' needs.
- Implement mechanisms to meet and exceed academic outcomes for students and the campus.
- Lead campus student retention efforts and provide support for 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.
- Ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards.
- Lead program assessment and continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain academic records and oversee institutional reporting requirements.
- Establish and maintain a high-performance team of professional, motivated, and engaged staff through effective training, performance management, and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics.
- Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A doctorate degree in an academic area, education, or closely related field.
- Eight years of leadership experience in education and four years of experience teaching or acting in an administrative role within a post-secondary environment.
- Prior experience as an Academic Dean.
About the company
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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