Dean of Career and Academic Planning

The Dean of Career and Academic Planning provides strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for academic and career advising functions across Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, including Pathway Advising, Career Services and TRIO. The role focuses on helping students navigate academic programs and career options, aligning educational pathways with workforce opportunities, and supporting student progression toward completion.

The Dean provides strategic and operational leadership for a defined area of the student experience, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and a seamless, student-centered approach to recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion.

This role is responsible for advancing student success through data-informed decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and effective management of programs, services, and staff. The Dean works closely with academic and administrative leaders to implement strategies that support enrollment, persistence, and equitable outcomes for all students.

The position plays a key role in institutional planning, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring that services are responsive, efficient, and aligned with the mission of the College.

Applications for this posting will be accepted through June 23, 2026.

Excellent benefits package:

• Administrative salaried staff receive Paid time off annually starting at 20 days of vacation, 14 days sick, 2 days of personal time. In addition to paid holidays off, including a week in December.
• Summer Fridays off - shift rotation for those positions that require daily coverage
• Retirement plans with 9.44% employer contribution (IPERS or TIAA option), employees contribute 6.29%
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Employer paid & voluntary Life insurance
• Employer paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Professional development and education reimbursement benefits
• State employee discounts for cell phones, hotels, museums, etc. Employee Assistance Program

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.