New 
Dean of Academic Affairs
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
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 United States, Arizona, Phoenix | |
 Dec 24, 2025 | |
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Dean of Academic Affairs Job ID: 322229 Location: South Mountain Comm College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $110,561.00 - $143,729.00/annually, DOE Grade 125 Work Schedule This position is in person Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Campus Statement South Mountain Community College (SMCC) reflects the diversity of the surrounding community, a rich mix of rural, urban, and suburban neighborhoods. Many of our students arrive from Phoenix, Laveen, Tempe, Guadalupe, and the surrounding area to attend classes at the main campus or our offsite facility in Guadalupe; we also offer evening courses in Laveen at Betty Fairfax High School. Of the approximately 5,000 students enrolled at SMCC nearly 70 percent were first-generation college students and 48 percent intended to transfer to a university to further their education. And, with more than 80 percent of these students identifying as a minority, SMCC has been federally designated as a Minority Serving and Hispanic Serving Institution. Our small, personalized classes are offered days, evenings, and online, led by an engaged and accomplished faculty. Career and academic counseling are also available. SMCC is also a Strengths-Based Institution, helping you determine your strengths and then strategize with you to maximize those strengths in your academic and career choices. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
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Job Summary SMCC is seeking an innovative, collaborative and visionary Dean of Academic Affairs. This position reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and develops, administers and evaluates instructional programs and services for all locations and modalities, the main campus, Guadalupe Center, and virtual online offerings. The Dean collaborates with faculty, staff and administration to create a cohesive, collaborative and rewarding teamwork environment. This position oversees a broad portfolio that includes supporting all instructional programs. This includes curricular and program development and review, assessment, accreditation compliance, faculty evaluations and online learning. Other duties include guiding the work of the Center for Teaching & Learning, and directly supervising early college initiatives, the American Indian Student Center, and the Bilingual Nursing Fellowship Program. Additionally, the Dean assists with student complaint processes, and supports other administrative matters that may arise in Academic Affairs. The Dean develops, administers, and evaluates assigned academic programs and services in alignment with District and College strategic objectives, policies, and long-range plans as required under the Dean job class specification. The Dean leads with a data-informed approach to program development, assessment, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable driving operational effectiveness ensuring that scheduling, program review, budgeting and daily operations are strategically planned and run smoothly and efficiently. This role requires a leader who, within a framework of collaboration and shared governance, is person-centered, solution-oriented, and committed to building relationships across the college and with internal and external partners to create pathways that promote student learning, persistence, and completion. This position plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned faculty and staff, and participates in hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluation, and discipline in accordance with District policy. It also develops and administers annual budgets, recommends capital expenditures, and ensures sound fiscal management consistent with District standards. The Dean develops and administers policies and procedures for assigned areas, oversees quality assurance and compliance with District, state, and federal regulations, and maintains partnerships with business, industry, community, and educational agencies. Essential Functions 30% Provides leadership within a shared governance model to guide strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and academic support services in collaboration with five division chairs, faculty, and staff, while ensuring that programs and services meet educational standards and are aligned with the college's mission and goals. Leads long-term strategic planning initiatives and develops goals, objectives, policies, and work standards consistent with District and College directives. 25% Fosters effective communication and collaboration across the college, among faculty, staff, administration, and community partners to promote college initiatives. Collaborates with partners to develop and promote higher education pathways, including dual enrollment and university transfer. Supports assessment of student learning, monitors data related to student success, retention, completion, scheduling, and related key performance indicators. Collaborates with departments to implement data-informed continuous improvement. Supports program reviews and other instructional initiatives. Oversees tracking systems, data collection, analysis, and follow-up required for the evaluation of academic programs and services. 30% Promotes faculty and staff professional development; assists college leadership with recruiting and retaining residential faculty and staff; conducts faculty and staff evaluations; participates in the department chair evaluation process. Oversees hiring, training, development, performance improvement, and discipline for assigned faculty and staff as outlined in the Dean class specification. 10% Represents the college and academic affairs through service on executive councils and committees, budget oversight, grant administration, compliance with district and government policies, and district assignments. Addresses student concerns related to instruction. Serves as a college representative to external agencies, business and industry partners, health organizations, and community partners. 5% Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with the Dean job class specification. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for Student Affairs and other non-academic pathway: Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or field related to area of assignment and four years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in field of assignment that includes two years of supervisory experience. Examples of student affairs academic support management/leadership experience includes: program management, project management, budget development and management related to programs or projects, staff supervision, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance. No degree equivalency. OR Minimum Qualifications for Academic pathway: Master's Degree in a teaching field related to area(s) of assignment and four years of experience in an academic leadership and/or supervisory role in higher education and three years of teaching that includes curriculum/coursework development. Examples of academic leadership/supervisory experience includes: division/department chair, project management, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance, committee leadership, program director, and shared governance. No degree equivalency. Desired Qualifications
Special Working Conditions May be required to work at multiple sites or locations. May be required to lift or carry up to 25lbs. May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Posting Close Date Apply on or before February 23, 2026, to be considered. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322229&PostingSeq=1 jeid-2783331f2ed7764dae11ba74335b755c | |