Dean of General Education and Transfer

The Dean of General Education and Transfer, reporting to the Academic Vice President, provides strategic leadership for the college’s transfer programs, including the associate in arts, AA and AS in Teacher Preparation, associate in engineering, associate in fine arts, and associate in science. This role manages a multi-million-dollar budget, Program Chairs across multiple campuses, and plays a central part in planning, constructing, and programming new educational facilities. The Dean is an experienced academic leader with at least five years of service as a dean, executive director, or program chair, and brings a strong background in program development, innovation, and faculty hiring, credentialing, and evaluation.

The position requires active engagement in local and statewide transfer initiatives and close collaboration with four-year colleges and universities. The Dean leads the implementation of general education learning outcomes collegewide, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence as a required competency for all graduates. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, community, and statewide engagement, and demonstrated experience in strategic planning and execution. As a key member of the academic administration, the Dean must possess appropriate academic preparation, a proven record of community college program management, and a history of effective leadership of faculty and staff.

• Masters degree in a related field.
• Candidates should have 5+ years’ experience teaching at the community college level.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in transfer disciplines and programs.
• Have experience in courses, curriculum, and program development at the local and state level, and across all delivery modalities.
• Candidates should have 3+ years’ experience hiring, credentialing and leading faculty.
• Experience with local and state policies and trends pertaining to transfer in higher education.
• Understand and support the implementation of Artificial Intelligence as a graduation learning outcome.