Associate Dean - Allied Health
- Employer
- Western Technical College
- Location
- La Crosse County, WI
- Closing date
- Oct 3, 2022
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Salary $77,343.00 - $100,547.00 Annually Location 400 Seventh Street North La Crosse, WI Job Type Full-Time Division Academic Affairs Job Number 2022-00993 Position Summary
Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others learn, dedicated to serving students, and committed to the principles of equity and social justice. Western believes that serving the full breadth of our student and co-worker populations requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. We recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination and are committed to counteracting these biases and eliminating the effects they have had on our students, co-workers, and communities. If you are a motivated individual who can contribute to excellence in teaching, learning, social justice and equity, please consider this employment opportunity at Western.
Summary of Position: The Associate Dean assists the Dean in advancing the vision and in providing academic leadership in order to achieve high standards of excellence. The associate dean ensures continuous quality improvement in both instruction and services with measurable outcomes for coworkers and students. The Associate Dean promotes a collaborative, communicative working environment with other departments to promote the College's Mission and Vision and to provide a positive learning environment. The Associate Dean networks and builds relationships with all stakeholders to ensure excellence in faculty development and instructional delivery, while working within budget parameters. This position requires a flex schedule which may include occasional evenings and weekends. Associate Deans work to promote social justice within their division and the larger academic institution. Associate Deans support faculty development to encourage student learning and support social justice within the classroom utilizing Western's Educations Justice Framework of trauma informed, poverty informed, and culturally responsive teaching.
This position currently oversees but is not limited to the following programs:
Essential Functions
1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.
2. Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.
3. Student Success if the cornerstone of Western's culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.
4. Strategic planning - Supporting Action/Task May Include:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
This position reports to: Dean of Health & Public Safety
Starting annual salary range based on education and experience: $77,343 - $100,547
This position would include competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical, dental, WRS, Employee Wellness and more.
Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement.Applicant review will begin: September 26, 2022
Start Date of: November 2022
Copies of Transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities are acceptable during the application process (originals will be required upon hire)
Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our mission is to provide relevant, high quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities. Western is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Employer And Educator
Western Technical College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in the job application process to enable a qualified applicant to have an equal opportunity to be considered for a job as is provided to all Western employees. If you want to request an accommodation please contact the EEO/AA Compliance Officer at (608)785-9274.
Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others learn, dedicated to serving students, and committed to the principles of equity and social justice. Western believes that serving the full breadth of our student and co-worker populations requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. We recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination and are committed to counteracting these biases and eliminating the effects they have had on our students, co-workers, and communities. If you are a motivated individual who can contribute to excellence in teaching, learning, social justice and equity, please consider this employment opportunity at Western.
Summary of Position: The Associate Dean assists the Dean in advancing the vision and in providing academic leadership in order to achieve high standards of excellence. The associate dean ensures continuous quality improvement in both instruction and services with measurable outcomes for coworkers and students. The Associate Dean promotes a collaborative, communicative working environment with other departments to promote the College's Mission and Vision and to provide a positive learning environment. The Associate Dean networks and builds relationships with all stakeholders to ensure excellence in faculty development and instructional delivery, while working within budget parameters. This position requires a flex schedule which may include occasional evenings and weekends. Associate Deans work to promote social justice within their division and the larger academic institution. Associate Deans support faculty development to encourage student learning and support social justice within the classroom utilizing Western's Educations Justice Framework of trauma informed, poverty informed, and culturally responsive teaching.
This position currently oversees but is not limited to the following programs:
- Surgical Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Health Information Technology/Coding
Essential Functions
1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.
2. Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.
3. Student Success if the cornerstone of Western's culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.
4. Strategic planning - Supporting Action/Task May Include:
- Assist with annual division and/or dept. planning
- Assist with annual master planning
- Collection and analysis of student success data
- May develop internal and external marketing program initiatives
- Develop and manage operational and capital budget in collaboration with the Dean
- Scheduling
- Hire and schedule assigned faculty and staff
- Provide supervision and direction to assigned faculty and staff
- Meet with faculty and staff to discuss work-related issues and activities
- Recommend personnel actions
- Address and implement disciplinary action if necessary
- Manage vacation and leave time
- Complete employee success plans
- Attend and plan advisory meetings
- Ensure compliance with college curriculum and delivery standards
- Meet with and assist students as needed to support student success and retention
- Develop, design, and deploy student centered learning practices (specific to the Associate Dean of Learner Support & Transition)
- Coordinate student readiness for online learning and academic technology. (This is specific to the Associate Dean of Academic Excellence & Development)
- Academic appeals
- Orientations
- Collaborate and consult with Retention Advisors to support student success
- Collaborate and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure needs, services and program goals are being met including distance education
- Collaborate with internal staff in the design and delivery of all faculty professional development offerings and coordinate the work of faculty development coaches. (This is specific to the Associate Dean of Academic Excellence & Development)
- Lead/participate on college, statewide, program advisory and community committees
- Coordinate with faculty and directs the review and implementation of program curricula
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in related field required OR
- Bachelor's degree required in related field with a willingness to obtain a Master's degree within 5 years required
- 3 years teaching experience
- 3 years previous healthcare experience required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree
- Management experience
- Experience leading DEI initiatives
This position reports to: Dean of Health & Public Safety
Starting annual salary range based on education and experience: $77,343 - $100,547
This position would include competitive salary, excellent benefits including medical, dental, WRS, Employee Wellness and more.
Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement.Applicant review will begin: September 26, 2022
Start Date of: November 2022
Copies of Transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities are acceptable during the application process (originals will be required upon hire)
Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our mission is to provide relevant, high quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities. Western is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Employer And Educator
Western Technical College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in the job application process to enable a qualified applicant to have an equal opportunity to be considered for a job as is provided to all Western employees. If you want to request an accommodation please contact the EEO/AA Compliance Officer at (608)785-9274.
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