Dean of Health, Science and General Education

Trocaire College (www.trocaire.edu), a private, career-oriented Catholic college, is accepting applications for the position of Dean of Health, Science and General Education to serve as the Program Director for the Biology, General Studies, Management (Healthcare Management and Management) and Technology (Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Healthcare Informatics) degree programs. The Dean of Health, Science and General Education provides direct supervision for the Associate Dean of Allied Health.

The Dean of Health, Science and General Education provides leadership and oversight for academic programs in these areas, ensuring quality, compliance and strategic alignment with the institutions mission. They manage faculty, develop curriculum, oversee budgets, and foster a positive learning environment.

The Dean of Health, Science and General Education is responsible for all aspects of the management of the academic programs within the scope of the position, including program and curricula review, selection, supervision and evaluation of faculty within those programs, addressing faculty concerns relevant to the programs, supervising and participating in accreditation activities, collection and evaluation of student outcomes information, and budget preparation. The Dean of Health, Science and General Education develops and promotes activities that support a diverse faculty and participates in campus-wide shared governance processes to promote student success The Dean of Health, Science and General Education creates an environment of learning, scholarly activity and service among the faculty, and is responsible for strengthening communication throughout the college and acts as an advocate for the programs. The Dean of Health, Science and General Education participates with administration, faculty and staff in short- and long-term planning, and development of new programs.

The Dean of Health, Science and General Education demonstrates a commitment to enriching the lives of students by promoting a positive learning environment; enhancing the quality of the student experience; and philosophically supporting programs and policies that facilitate student success.

Essential Functions:

• Supervision and evaluation of the Associate Dean of Allied Health and other staff under the Dean of Health, Science and General Education authority.
• In combination with Program Directors (where appropriate) and program faculty, has the primary responsibility to review, revise and update program curricula within the programs under her direct supervision to ensure currency, quality and rigor.
• Within the division, manages student complaints, grievances, cases of plagiarism and other issues of academic integrity, etc. according to College guidelines.
• Engages in the recruitment, supervision, evaluation and professional development of faculty within the scope of academic program oversight within the division.
• Collaborates to develop and implement strategies to attract and retain students.
• Participates in recruiting new students, especially for the programs under their purview, and may be involved in outreach activities and the development of informational material.
• Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to create strategies and tactics which are fiscally viable and which provide students greater access to the academic offerings of the college within the division.
• In coordination with the Chief Academic Affairs Officer, works with internal and external stakeholders to develop collaborative partnerships which will expand the colleges visibility as a provider of educational content and to enhance the success of academic programs within the division and the college as a whole.
• Assists in college accreditation activities as assigned.
• Develops and oversees the annual budget for the division programs and associated functions.
• Manages the timely and accurate completion of special research projects in a variety of areas relevant to academic affairs.
• Participates in grant activities where appropriate.
• Composes and revises policies, procedures, guidelines and other documents that have as their initiating authority the Academic Affairs division.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Affairs Officer.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum of three years prior experience as an administrator in academic affairs (department chair, dean, etc.) at a post-secondary institution.
• Evidence of increasing responsibility for operations of an academic affairs office.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to Trocaire Colleges mission and vision.
• A commitment to enriching the lives of students by promoting a positive learning environment; enhancing the quality of the student experience; and philosophically supporting programs and policies that facilitate student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of teaching experience in the post-secondary environment.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory issues as they pertain to higher education.
• Experience with:
  1. academic administration of programs in healthcare, business and/or technology
  2. budget development and fiscal management
  3. faculty and staff development
  4. recruitment and review of new faculty
  5. outcomes assessment theory and practice within a higher education setting
  6. curriculum development, academic program development
  7. distance education
• Ability to research, manipulate, and use data and information to arrive at decisions.
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems.

Competencies:

• Full knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat functionality and ability to apply that knowledge in day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and handle high volume workload.
• Familiarity with educational technology and its impact in the classroom, labs and online courses.
• Experience with evaluation of faculty and faculty instruction.

The College was founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy as Sancta Maria College, an institution to train women of the order. In 1965 the College admitted laywomen and in 1972 enrolled its first male students. In 1967 the Colleges name was officially changed to Trocaire, which is Gaelic for mercy, to honor the heritage of the founding Sisters. The College is located in Buffalo, New York, and offers associate and bachelors degree programs, as well as one-year certificate programs, and workforce development training in healthcare, business, hospitality, and technology. Trocaire College is home to the oldest, private Associate Degree in Nursing program in western New York. Trocaire has an extension site in Williamsville, New York and the total enrollment across both locations is approximately 1,300 students.

Trocaire College is being assisted by the partners of Hyatt-Fennell. Submit nominations and applications to Cheryl Hyatt at trocaire@hyatt-fennell.com. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a focused cover letter, a resume/CV, and contact information for 5 professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential.

Trocaire College is an equal opportunity employer.

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