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Kansas City Kansas Community College KCKCC Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in Kansas City, Kansas
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Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 19
Compensation: \$96,797-\$133,096. Commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Reports to: Vice President of Academic Affairs
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA002ADMDEA
Location: Primarily the Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate
Administrator
SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) is responsible for the leadership, growth, and effective management of the disciplines, faculty, staff, and students within the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Leadership & Division Management
Provide academic and administrative leadership for the division, including faculty, staff, academic programs, and students, in support of the Colleges mission and strategic plan.
Lead and support the recruitment, retention, evaluation, and professional development of full-time and adjunct faculty and staff.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the College and support interdisciplinary collaboration within the division.
Participate in college-wide planning, governance, and decision-making processes, and provide regular updates to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Academic Programs & Curriculum
Provide leadership for curriculum development, program and course review, and academic innovation to ensure instructional quality and alignment with student success goals.
Lead new program development and make recommendations regarding program modification, continuation, or discontinuation based on enrollment, assessment, and institutional priorities.
Oversee program review, assessment, and continuous improvement processes, ensuring alignment with institutional effectiveness practices.
Strategic Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
Provide leadership for division-level strategic planning, including alignment with the Academic Master Plan and other institutional priorities.
Support data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement across programs and services.
Operations, Budget & Compliance
Manage and oversee division fiscal resources, including annual budget development, monitoring, and responsible stewardship.
Collaborate with faculty and administrators to develop instructional schedules and staffing plans that support student access, completion, and efficient use of resources.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, including Higher Learning Commission requirements, as well as college policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Collaboration & Student Success
Collaborate with Marketing and Institutional Image, Institutional Effectiveness, Student Services, and other divisions to promote academic programs, support student recruitment and retention, and enhance student experience.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Leadership & Decision-Making
Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead and supervise teams.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make critical decisions.
Demonstrated ability to recognize, analyze, and solve complex problems.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills are appropriate to a variety of audiences.
Ability to handle difficult or high-pressure situations with professionalism and composure.
Analytical & Organizational Ski ls
Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while managing multiple deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to complete work accurately.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate options and support decision-making.
Administrative & Professional Skills
Demonstrated ability to manage a budget and operate within fiscal constraints.
Ability to handle confidential information with