Dean of Academics

Through its innovative Bachelor of Arts in Business, students complete a rigorous, cohort-based degree in two years and eight months while graduating with no student loans. Serving predominantly first-generation college students, Oak Valley combines academic excellence, Christian discipleship, and radical affordability to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lives of service. Oak Valley offers a rewarding opportunity for a professional to participate in nearly all aspects of leadership at the College and join a close-knit community of Christians. The successful candidate will demonstrate a mature and growing Christian faith, actively participate in a local church, embrace Oak Valley College's Statement of Faith, and model Christ-centered leadership for faculty, staff, and students. Position Summary The Dean of Academics at Oak Valley is a unique role blending leadership, teaching, program development, and administrative skills. It is an ideal position for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and detail-oriented experience. It is a role that requires an independent self-starter. The position is self-contained, meaning there is limited administrative support provided to the role. Serving as the College's chief academic officer, the Dean facilitates the Faculty Senate, ensures academic quality, and directs faculty development, assessment, accreditation, student success, and career preparation. Reporting directly to the President, the Dean works collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure that Oak Valley College delivers an academically rigorous, Christ-centered educational experience while advancing the College's strategic mission. The Dean is expected to have an active presence on campus, engaging with students and faculty. Core office hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Thursday in Rialto with a few trips to Santa Ana each semester, and a regular teaching load of 2-3 courses per year. Academic Administration and Quality Assurance Recruit, orient, mentor, supervise, and manage 15+ adjunct faculty Facilitate course and program assessments Academic Administration and Quality Assurance Recruit, orient, mentor, supervise, and manage 15+ adjunct faculty Facilitate course and program assessments Conduct biennial program review Prepare for reaffirmation of WASC Accreditation Monitor student achievement and implement strategies to improve outcomes Foster a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement Provide vision for the academic program ensuring alignment with Oak Valley's mission, vision, and values Prepare IPEDS and WASC reports Manage progressions of academic achievements to ensure students are career-ready Engage with students and student leaders to identify new initiatives and program opportunities Manage academic program budgets Facilitate 3-5 faculty development workshops per year Review end of semester assessment data and implement strategies to foster student success Implement academic interventions and services to support student success Facilitate regular meetings with the Academic Affairs Committee (Board of Trustees Committee), Faculty Senate, and Academic Review Board Represent the College to external constituencies Support enrollment initiatives Engage in strategic planning Collaborate with the Dean of Students to support student activities and engagement Required Qualifications Graduate degree from an accredited institution Higher education teaching experience Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience Experience supervising faculty or staff Excellent written, verbal, organizational and project management skills Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree Higher education leadership experience Experience with accreditation and/or program reviews Curriculum assessment experience Experience serving first-generation college students Career services or student success leadership As a mission-driven nonprofit institution, Oak Valley College seeks individuals who are called to Christian higher education and are motivated by the opportunity to transform students' lives. The College offers paid vacation, sick leave, a 401(k) retirement plan, and health insurance with the College covering 80% of the employee premium for its base medical plan. Employment with Oak Valley College is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Oak Valley College, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this policy or any other policy of Oak Valley College shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of Oak Valley College employees. SUBMISSION OF A RESUME INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT OAK VALLEY COLLEGE MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING CONTACTING PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS REGARDING WORK HISTORY. Oak Valley College is an equal opportunity employer. For consideration, submit a letter of interest and resume/CV to President Eric Blum, eblum@oakvalley.edu