Tri-C
Dean, Creative Arts
Tri-C, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Dean, Creative Arts
Department:
Creative Arts
Location:
College-Wide
Reports To:
Associate Provost
Recruitment Type:
External/Internal
Requisition ID:
req4708
Employment Type:
Administration and Professionals
Union Position:
Non-Union
Work Schedule:
M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Number of Openings:
1
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Provides strategic leadership tothe School of Creative Arts through the creation and implementation of acoherent and compelling vision, strategy and plan of delivery that engages andmotivates faculty and staff to deliver activities in support of student success.The Dean of Creative Arts reports to the Associate Provost to ensure collegeand campus goals are continuously met. This transformative service leader should have a leadership style thatis inclusive and collegial as well as senior or executive experience inplanning and the management of human, fiscal and intellectual resources withina complex higher education environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
STRATEGY/VISION
Ensures academic relevance, excellence in instruction and quality educational facilities so students are provided with a well-rounded education and skills leading to meaningful career opportunitiesUpholds the school's academic standards that nurture students' educational journeys to successful completionDevelops college-wide strategic enrollment management for the School of Creative Arts including the recruitment, retention, persistence, completion, and postgraduate success of studentsProvides college-wide leadership for the School of Creative Arts to develop new and emerging programs/credentials in multiple learning modalities, and ensuring seamless pathways between credit and non-credit programsDevelops and maintains partnerships to strengthen pathways for K-12, 2 and 4-year institutions, community organizations and industryEnsures the development of marketing and communication plans to increase and enhance the internal and external community awareness and perception of the School of Creative Arts
COLLABORATIVELEADERSHIPOversees programs such as interior design, film and media arts, web and interactive media, illustration, and photographyProactively partners with internal and external stakeholders to assesses new and current program opportunities related to program portfolio viability including feasibility, sustainability and growth within NE OhioFacilitates the development and implementation of innovative teaching methodology, including the application of technology to instructionProvides leadership in the development and execution of external grants supporting both credit and non-credit programsProvides college-wide leadership for partnerships with businesses, non-profits, and government organizations aimed at expanding experiential learning opportunities within curricula programs to enable students to develop transferable skills and explore diverse career options
ADMINISTRATIVE
Oversees the preparation and submission of reports required for performance measures, federal and state reporting, program reviews, curricula and assessment plans, and accreditation processes to ensure they are timely and accurateResponsible for budget oversight for the School of Creative Arts, seeking innovative funding sources and investment opportunities.Collaboratively works with Campus Presidents to ensure effective and efficient operations, safeguarding of assets and compliance with College policies and procedures, and exploring revenue-generating initiatives while ensuring fiscal responsibility.Recruits and retains exceptional faculty and staff who embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and are committed to enhancing students' career prospectsManages and supports the School of Creative Arts through campus based associate deans, faculty, professional development and growth opportunities for faculty and staff, faculty evaluations, and advisory committeesOversees and approves the schedule development in collaboration with campus deans, associate deans and campus coordinatorsCollaborates with the campus deans to handle and facilitate student, staff and faculty concernsEnsures that the appropriate standards, principles, and rules of the Higher Learning Commission including curricular/program development, revisions, updates and all levels of student learning outcomes are addressedServes on Dean's Council and other relevant committeesRepresents the College in professional organizations and community activitiesPerforms other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGMaster's degree and/or equivalent experience in a related fieldMinimum of ten years of successful and progressive experience related to the field within a college or industry settingPossess a strong academic background that aligns with the diverse academic offerings, certificates, and transfer programs of the school and fully embraces their academic responsibilitiesPossess experience in curriculum development, accreditation, program review and outcomes assessmentPossess experience supervising and developing faculty, administrative staff, and support staff for effective and productive performance in support of institutional goalsExperience and knowledge of student outcomes assessment and instructional effectiveness
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIESDemonstrated commitment to student success, faculty development, outcome-based education, and to enhancing teaching and learningDemonstrated ability to lead and create impact with ability to think both strategically and operationallyPossess an entrepreneurship spiritProven record of fostering a culture of innovationPossess strategic leadership skills, willing to promote innovate ideas and diverse modes of course delivery as the College grows in numbers of students and programsDemonstrated ability to articulate inter-textual and interdisciplinary needs of students and industry and the impact on creating and enhancing educational training programs in film, media, visual, and recording artsAbility to engage others in developing and implementing an academic visionKnowledge of current and future trends related to the regional labor market and populationDemonstrated commitment to shared governanceKnowledge of curriculum design and evaluationProven record of building relationships with internal and external constituentsAbility to adapt and respond quickly to the changing needs of the organization and its internal and external constituentsPossess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsBudget and resource development skillsPossess advanced-level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivityDemonstrate experience working effectively to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGDoctorate degreeExperience working in the community and with community outreachTeaching experience at the college level in one or more academic areas
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIESEvidence of grant-writing and/or fundraising skills
Special Instructions to Applicants:
During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.
Department:
Creative Arts
Location:
College-Wide
Reports To:
Associate Provost
Recruitment Type:
External/Internal
Requisition ID:
req4708
Employment Type:
Administration and Professionals
Union Position:
Non-Union
Work Schedule:
M-F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Number of Openings:
1
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Provides strategic leadership tothe School of Creative Arts through the creation and implementation of acoherent and compelling vision, strategy and plan of delivery that engages andmotivates faculty and staff to deliver activities in support of student success.The Dean of Creative Arts reports to the Associate Provost to ensure collegeand campus goals are continuously met. This transformative service leader should have a leadership style thatis inclusive and collegial as well as senior or executive experience inplanning and the management of human, fiscal and intellectual resources withina complex higher education environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
STRATEGY/VISION
Ensures academic relevance, excellence in instruction and quality educational facilities so students are provided with a well-rounded education and skills leading to meaningful career opportunitiesUpholds the school's academic standards that nurture students' educational journeys to successful completionDevelops college-wide strategic enrollment management for the School of Creative Arts including the recruitment, retention, persistence, completion, and postgraduate success of studentsProvides college-wide leadership for the School of Creative Arts to develop new and emerging programs/credentials in multiple learning modalities, and ensuring seamless pathways between credit and non-credit programsDevelops and maintains partnerships to strengthen pathways for K-12, 2 and 4-year institutions, community organizations and industryEnsures the development of marketing and communication plans to increase and enhance the internal and external community awareness and perception of the School of Creative Arts
COLLABORATIVELEADERSHIPOversees programs such as interior design, film and media arts, web and interactive media, illustration, and photographyProactively partners with internal and external stakeholders to assesses new and current program opportunities related to program portfolio viability including feasibility, sustainability and growth within NE OhioFacilitates the development and implementation of innovative teaching methodology, including the application of technology to instructionProvides leadership in the development and execution of external grants supporting both credit and non-credit programsProvides college-wide leadership for partnerships with businesses, non-profits, and government organizations aimed at expanding experiential learning opportunities within curricula programs to enable students to develop transferable skills and explore diverse career options
ADMINISTRATIVE
Oversees the preparation and submission of reports required for performance measures, federal and state reporting, program reviews, curricula and assessment plans, and accreditation processes to ensure they are timely and accurateResponsible for budget oversight for the School of Creative Arts, seeking innovative funding sources and investment opportunities.Collaboratively works with Campus Presidents to ensure effective and efficient operations, safeguarding of assets and compliance with College policies and procedures, and exploring revenue-generating initiatives while ensuring fiscal responsibility.Recruits and retains exceptional faculty and staff who embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and are committed to enhancing students' career prospectsManages and supports the School of Creative Arts through campus based associate deans, faculty, professional development and growth opportunities for faculty and staff, faculty evaluations, and advisory committeesOversees and approves the schedule development in collaboration with campus deans, associate deans and campus coordinatorsCollaborates with the campus deans to handle and facilitate student, staff and faculty concernsEnsures that the appropriate standards, principles, and rules of the Higher Learning Commission including curricular/program development, revisions, updates and all levels of student learning outcomes are addressedServes on Dean's Council and other relevant committeesRepresents the College in professional organizations and community activitiesPerforms other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGMaster's degree and/or equivalent experience in a related fieldMinimum of ten years of successful and progressive experience related to the field within a college or industry settingPossess a strong academic background that aligns with the diverse academic offerings, certificates, and transfer programs of the school and fully embraces their academic responsibilitiesPossess experience in curriculum development, accreditation, program review and outcomes assessmentPossess experience supervising and developing faculty, administrative staff, and support staff for effective and productive performance in support of institutional goalsExperience and knowledge of student outcomes assessment and instructional effectiveness
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIESDemonstrated commitment to student success, faculty development, outcome-based education, and to enhancing teaching and learningDemonstrated ability to lead and create impact with ability to think both strategically and operationallyPossess an entrepreneurship spiritProven record of fostering a culture of innovationPossess strategic leadership skills, willing to promote innovate ideas and diverse modes of course delivery as the College grows in numbers of students and programsDemonstrated ability to articulate inter-textual and interdisciplinary needs of students and industry and the impact on creating and enhancing educational training programs in film, media, visual, and recording artsAbility to engage others in developing and implementing an academic visionKnowledge of current and future trends related to the regional labor market and populationDemonstrated commitment to shared governanceKnowledge of curriculum design and evaluationProven record of building relationships with internal and external constituentsAbility to adapt and respond quickly to the changing needs of the organization and its internal and external constituentsPossess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsBudget and resource development skillsPossess advanced-level skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivityDemonstrate experience working effectively to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAININGDoctorate degreeExperience working in the community and with community outreachTeaching experience at the college level in one or more academic areas
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIESEvidence of grant-writing and/or fundraising skills
Special Instructions to Applicants:
During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.