The Dean must have a minimum of a Master's Degree with previous academic experience and management experience. The Dean is responsible for the delivery of educational programs and services through:
Hire and Train Faculty/Staff:- The Dean is responsible for hiring, developing, and managing all faculty and academic staff. To accomplish this, the Dean must:
- Assess staffing needs
- Conduct search/advertising
- Conduct interviews
- Assess 15-minute teaching demonstrations
- On-board and orient new faculty and staff (support new faculty/staff get acquainted with the Keiser way and the campus)
- Mentor program chairs
- Coordinate and provide faculty training
Manage faculty and Staff:- The Dean is responsible for providing campus level leadership, management, and support for all faculty and academic staff. To accomplish this, the Dean must:
- Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to faculty
- Review student evaluations of faculty
- Conduct annual faculty performance evaluations
- Identify low performing faculty and work with program chairs to improve performance (enhancement plans)
- Monitor enhancement plans and review progress
- Review and provide input on faculty professional development plans
Monitor and Maintain Curricula:- The Dean is responsible for developing and maintaining a campus curriculum that meets the needs of the Dean and the current students and the community. To accomplish this the Dean must:
- Monitor program and course performance
- Assess and monitor program and logistical needs
- Work with advisory boards and local employers to identify community needs
- Work collaboratively with faculty for developing new courses and programs to meet community needs
- Ensure compliance with accreditation (SACS and program specific accreditations)
- Manage accreditation/assessment processes (prepare for regular reviews)
- Audit academic files for completeness
Oversee and Monitor Student Performance:- The mission of Keiser is the successful education of students. The must work to ensure students receive the appropriate level of support. To accomplish this, the Dean must:
- Monitor academic progress (Satisfactory Academic Progress Reports - SAP)
Review and Manage Reports:- The Dean is responsible for managing and reporting on business metrics.
