Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. is hiring an Academic Dean. The Academic Dean leads strategic academic initiatives, manages faculty and curriculum development, ensures accreditation compliance, and drives student success efforts. This role also oversees budget planning, external partnerships, and maintains academic integrity across the campus.
Highlights
Provide leadership in curriculum development, academic policies, and faculty training.
Ensure compliance with accreditation, state, and federal academic standards.
Oversee student advising, retention, academic support, and address academic grievances.
Manage budgetary and financial planning for the academic division.
Foster partnerships with businesses, advisory boards, community organizations, and accrediting bodies.
Maintain academic records and lead program assessment and continuous improvement.
Master's degree in an Academic Area, Education, or related field required; doctorate preferred.
Leadership experience in education with proficiency in budget management and strategic planning.
Knowledge of accreditation standards (e.g., ACCSC) and higher education policies.
Proficiency in online education and emerging instructional technologies.
Academic Dean Full Description
Overview:
Academic Dean
The Academic Dean is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, and academic integrity of the campus. This role oversees faculty, curriculum development, student success initiatives, accreditation compliance, and overall academic operations. The Academic Dean ensures that academic programs align with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and industry best practices.
In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -
Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Responsibilities:
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 of faculty/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 all academic outcomes for students and campus
Lead the 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/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Education/Experience
Master's degree in an Academic Area, Education, or closely related field (required) (Candidates without a master's must obtain one within two years of hire)
Doctorate degree in an Academic Area, Education, or closely related field (preferred)
Eight (8) years leadership experience in education and four (4) years experience teaching or acting in an administrative role within a post-secondary environment (preferred)
Prior experience an an Academic Dean (preferred)
Skills
Proficiency in budget management and strategic planning
Knowledge of accreditation standards (e.g., ACCSC) and higher education policies
Proficiency with online education and emerging instructional technologies
Proficiency leading interdisciplinary initiatives and multiple higher education programs
Abilities
Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders