Job Description

The Associate Dean of Management is a dynamic leadership position crucial to supporting the Dean of Management, overseeing the Management Division. It is integral to ensuring program excellence and growth. This 12-month position blends strategic oversight with academic responsibilities, ensuring curriculum relevance, program accreditation, and student success. This position involves advancing faculty development, mentoring students, and cultivating industry partnerships. Additionally, the Associate Dean supports the Program Directors, helping develop new Management and Technology programs and managing operations and program quality.

Essential Duties Summary

Collaborate with the Dean of Management on strategic initiatives, resource allocation, and planning for program growth. Contribute to daily operations, facilitate communication among leadership, faculty, and program directors, and address operational challenges. Assist in managing program operations, including scheduling, faculty administration, and student experience across delivery formats. Mentor and support faculty, ensuring academic quality, innovation, and consistency across Management and Technology programs. Support curriculum development, course updates, and new program creation, including executive residency content. Advise undergraduate and graduate students on academics, internships, and career development. Support accreditation and program assessment efforts, using data to drive continuous improvement. Promote student-centered initiatives for advising recruitment, retention, and success. Build and maintain partnerships with industry and alumni to enhance career and learning opportunities. Serve as a key resource for students, faculty, and stakeholders to ensure a supportive and innovative academic environment.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Terminal degree in a management discipline or terminal degree with a master's in a management field.

Experience:

Proven higher education leadership in an academic administrative role, such as Department Chair or Program Director. Proven experience supporting program operations and Program Directors, particularly in undergraduate, graduate-level and executive residency programs. Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience across hybrid, online, and in-person teaching modalities.

Skills:

Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate across disciplines to work with faculty, staff, and students. Ability to problem solve and execute plans quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Criteria:

Active research and professional development interests. Established industry and employer network. Grant writing capabilities and administration. Relevant industry experience and certifications.

EEO Statement

New England College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran's status or disability in regard to treatment, access to or employment in its programs and activities, in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities needing accommodation should contact the ADA Compliance Officer.