Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment

This position will provide leadership and administrative oversight for undergraduate curriculum management, academic assessment, course scheduling, instructional planning, and related academic operations within the School of Science and Engineering (SSE). Working closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, department chairs, associate chairs, program directors, faculty, staff, and university offices, this position helps translate School priorities and academic policies into effective processes, practices, and outcomes. This role has primary operational responsibility for the School's course scheduling process; coordinates the SSE Curriculum Committee and Undergraduate Education Committee; supports academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities; assists with instructional planning and the recruitment and onboarding of adjunct faculty needed to meet teaching demands; and manages complex projects and initiatives that span academic departments and university offices. Operating with a high degree of responsibility and initiative, the role develops and implements processes, resources, and solutions that support the effective delivery of SSE undergraduate programs. The position provides high-level administrative and project support to the Associate Deans and other School leadership, coordinates implementation of School-wide academic initiatives, and helps ensure that academic operations are aligned with School and University policies, accreditation requirements, and institutional priorities.

Responsibilities

•    Exceptional organizational, leadership, project-management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple complex initiatives and meet critical deadlines.
•    Ability to exercise ownership and accountability for projects, processes, and outcomes and to lead cross-functional work through collaboration and influence.
•    Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills, including the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate academic and enrollment data and develop metrics, dashboards, and reports.
•    Knowledge of higher education curriculum processes, academic policies, assessment methodologies, and governance structures.
•    Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, department leadership, and senior administrators.
•    High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism.
•    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and effectively utilize university administrative systems and academic technologies.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
 

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education administration, academic affairs, curriculum management, academic operations, assessment, institutional effectiveness, project management, or a closely related field. 

• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and organizational units. 

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing processes, policies, and operational improvements.

 

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:  

•    Master's degree or terminal degree. 
•    Experience in academic program assessment, accreditation, curriculum administration, academic operations, or institutional effectiveness. 
•    Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience. 
•    Experience supporting curriculum committees, accreditation reviews, strategic planning initiatives, or enrollment planning processes. 
•    Experience supervising professional or administrative staff.
 

About the company

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