Job Summary:

The Dean of Continuing Education will develop, organize, and implement the college/universitys strategic plan for expanding post-secondary learning programs and activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises and assists with the recruitment, selection, evaluation, and retention of qualified instructors and administrators.
• Facilitates orientation process for new instructors.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees and administers the college/universitys continuing education program.
• Creates course schedules and assignments for full-time and part-time faculty.
• Periodically evaluates curriculum and staffing needs for the department; identifies, requests, and obtains appropriate resources to fulfill those needs.
• Creates and adheres to a departmental budget.
• Researches and implements methods to expand and improve on the continuing education program and students academic opportunities.
• Identifies available funding opportunities including state and federal grants; drafts proposals and completes applications for grants and other funds.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to develop networking relationships and partnerships.
• Ability to create and present ideas and budgets to the college/university and the community at large.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in related field required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience with a combination of teaching and educational administration preferred.
• Experience successfully leading a department in long-range planning, budgeting, and human resource management required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to and navigate various locations across the campus as needed to research and promote continuing education opportunities.