Dean for Academic Planning and Assessment

Job description

SUMMARY: The Dean for Academic Planning and Assessment provides institutional leadership for academic assessment, accreditation, academic budgeting, and related work in compliance and planning. Working closely with school deans, department chairs, and the Director for Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics, the dean advances institutional effectiveness, ensures readiness for accreditation cycles, and stewards academic resources aligned to mission and strategic priorities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are representative of the position. Other duties may be assigned. ASSESSMENT: Provide leadership in assessing the effectiveness of faculty instruction, including the administration of the student rating system, and educational programs as needed. In collaboration with the Director for Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics, contribute to developing and implementing a plan for overall, multi-year college assessment. Supervise course evaluations and address faculty and student concerns regarding evaluation processes. Cultivate a climate of trust with department chairs regarding assessment, emphasizing incremental improvement rather than performance ev...