Academic Dean

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Alhambra, CA, USA
In-Office
85K-90K Annually
Senior level
Edtech • Other
The Role
Oversees the operation of academic units, including faculty and staff management, curriculum maintenance, educational program delivery, student performance monitoring, faculty development, and educational effectiveness assessment. The Dean coordinates multiple departments, maintains curriculum integrity, supports student and faculty needs, and ensures high-quality instructional services. The role requires a flexible schedule, including possible evenings, weekends, holidays, and attendance at graduation ceremonies.
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Platt College Los Angeles consists of four Southern California campuses located in Alhambra, Ontario, Riverside and Anaheim. Platt offers certificate and degree programs in several subject areas including school of graphic design, business and legal studies, medical sciences, and information technology. Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

At Platt College, our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of today’s in-demand fields. We at Platt College continuously update our offerings to best serve the needs of students and employers in today’s dynamic Southern California business environment.

We Offer:

  • Platt College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.
  • A highly competitive pay and eligible employees are entitled to receive paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • Professional opportunities in a growing organization.
  • Compensation Range: $ 85,000-90,000+/year dependent on experience and qualifications

The Dean is responsible for the overall operation of their respective units. The Dean is responsible for the delivery of educational programs and services through training faculty and staff, managing faculty and staff, monitoring and maintaining curricula, managing the delivery of educational services and overseeing and monitoring student performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Understanding of educational environments including student and faculty needs
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and manage multiple departments and personnel including students
  • Ability to maintain the integrity of the curriculum
  • Knowledge and understanding of professional career paths for which students are enrolled
  • Motivation, dedication and enthusiasm for teaching

Credentials and Experience:

  • 3-5 years direct experience as a manager or lead in an Academic setting
  • Current and relevant experience in the following are required:
    • Curriculum development
    • Educational effectiveness assessment and improvement
    • Faculty development
    • Faculty performance appraisals
  • Advanced degree (Master's degree minimum requirement)
  • Strong administrative, management and leadership skills
  • Good organizational and communication skills

Special Requirements:

  • Flexible Schedule - may include work in evenings, weekends or holidays
  • Attendance at Platt College Graduation Ceremony required

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Platt College Los Angeles, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion (including religious dress/grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), age, national origin, marital or registered domestic partnership status, veteran status or military status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, including genetic characteristics or genetic information, medical condition, ancestry, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or by local ordinance.
In accordance with Title IX regulations, Platt College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The College’s statement of non-discrimination and Title IX Coordinator contact information is available on the website https://plattcollege.edu/disclosures/

Internal Platt College Employees, please refer to the link below to apply for the position: http://intranet.plattcollege.edu/uploads/human_resources/Internal%20Job%20Application_REV%2007302024.pdf

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of direct experience as a manager or lead in an academic setting
  • Current experience in curriculum development
  • Current experience in educational effectiveness assessment and improvement
  • Current experience in faculty development
  • Current experience conducting faculty performance appraisals
  • Master's degree or higher
  • Strong administrative, management, and leadership skills
  • Good organizational and communication skills
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The Company
329 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Platt College Los Angeles, LLC is a private for-profit higher education institution serving Southern California since 1985. It provides degree, certificate, and distance learning programs in fields such as medical sciences, graphic design, information technology, and business and legal studies. Its mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction to help students acquire the specialized knowledge and skills needed for in-demand careers.

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