Dean of Arts & Sciences

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in higher education, a teaching discipline, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years increased management and supervisory experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be familiar with all aspects of community college academics, programs, faculty and employee development, and accreditation.
• Demonstrate leadership skills working with students, employees, and the public in an administrative capacity.
• Expertise in managing a division that is research-based and results-driven. Ability to gather and analyze statistical data.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), motivational, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, tact, and have the ability to foster cooperation and collaboration and have the ability to be creative and innovative in administering programs and services and to motivate employees to work harmoniously in a complex organizational structure.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Full-time faculty, part-time instructors, and support personnel in Arts & Sciences.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT

Personal contact with representatives from other colleges and universities, students, as well as the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Northwest State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and educator that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Northwest State Community College to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special accommodations due to a disability should notify the Human Resources office at the time he/she is contacted so that proper arrangements can be made for the interview.