Dean

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.

Posted: 2026-06-06