Position Description

Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies

STATUS: Full Time
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
REPORTS TO: Dean of Undergraduate Studies
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISES: N/A

Position Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the Assistant Dean is an integral part of the Academic Affairs team and provides support in all areas of the day-to-day management of the colleges departments.

In close collaboration with the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and the Dean of Academic Affairs, and consistent with the College’s strategic plan, will assist the Dean’s vision to foster and maintain academic programs of the highest quality and enhance their visibility and reputation nationally and internationally.

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching and Learning

● Collaborate with Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean of UG and Department Chairs in curriculum review and the systematic assessment of undergraduate programs
● Collaborate with the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the Dean of Graduate Studies, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Information Technology to develop best practices for online learning
● Assist in developing programs to expand summer enrollment with the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of Graduate Studies, and the Precollege and Continuing Studies Director
● Assist in development of new academic programs consistent with the CCS strategic plan
● Assist in developing internship, job placement and experiential learning opportunities with the Director of Career Development, Department Chairs, and Corporate Relations and Design Core
● Assist the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Dean of Academic Affairs to ensure compliance with applicable accreditation standards for all programs

Supervisory
● Assist in the annual faculty performance evaluation process in conjunction with Department Chairs
● Assist and make recommendations to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies concerning contract renewals of faculty.
● Work with the Assistant Dean for Institutional Equity and Inclusion to maintain equitable space among all faculty

Budget
● Assist the Dean of Undergraduate Studies in assisting Department Chairs with developing their annual budget submissions and monitor academic department budgets

Student Experience
● Participate in various strategic College outreach activities such as visiting speaker events, exhibitions, open houses, portfolio days, the annual Student Exhibition and Commencement
● Assist Dean of UG in implementation of Mentorship planning

Outreach

• Collaborate with the Institutional Advancement Office and Corporate Relations to expand and develop relationships with alumni, corporate, foundation, and research partners, as well as individual donors
• Represent the college in the city of Detroit and the region
• Perform other duties as requested by the Dean of Undergraduate Studies
• Represent AA in departmental, committee meetings. Serve as Ex-officio on curriculum or assessment committees.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:
● MFA or higher, BFA, or Equivalent Tested Experience in one of the disciplines taught at the college
● A minimum of 6-10 years of experience in higher education (in both administration and teaching)
● Strong facilitator and collaborator with students, faculty, and staff
● Ability to develop and advocate for internal and external creative partnerships to support curricular and strategic initiatives
● Readiness to embrace new opportunities in education and uphold the sustainability of the college’s portfolio
● Values diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the College
● Substantive relevant professional experience working in an art or design field outside of academia
● Advocate for integration of digital technologies used in educational and professional art/design environments
● Demonstrated experience as an intellectual and creative leader
● Demonstrated experience in aligning programmatic and budgetary priorities
● Passion for the College’s educational mission and for the role of the arts in our society

Application Procedure/Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates need to submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to: hr@collegeforcreativestudies.edu

About CCS

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

Founded in 1906 as the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts, CCS plays a key role in Detroit’s cultural and educational communities. A private, fully accredited college, CCS enrolls more than 1,400 students, pursuing Master of Fine Arts degrees in Color and Materials Design, Interaction Design, Systems Design Thinking, and Transportation Design and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Advertising Design, Art Education, Communication Design, Crafts, Entertainment Arts, Fashion Accessories Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, Product Design, and Transportation Design. The College also offers free art education for more than 4,000 Detroit youth annually through its Community Arts Partnerships program. In addition, the College’s University Prep Art & Design is a public charter middle and high school enrolling more than 800 students in a high-performance academic curriculum with a special focus on art and design.

The College for Creative Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment  decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual  orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

posted on May 11, 2021 at 11:31 am