Iḷisaġvik College in the city of Utqiaġvik, Alaska seeks an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of Academic Affairs. The Dean of Academic affairs is responsible for providing academic leadership that fosters excellence in teaching and learning for students. The Dean of Academic affairs provides strategic leadership for the College that includes supporting and guiding
Iḷisaġvik’s vision, mission, goals and student learning outcomes.
The preferred candidate will oversee the following divisions: Instructional Programming (Academic and Career & Technical Education), Admissions, Registration, Financial Aid, Educational Technology, and the Tuzzy Library.
Iḷisaġvik College is one of America’s leading Tribal Colleges, providing post-secondary academic, vocational and technical education in a learning environment that perpetuates and strengthens Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions. The ideal candidate will be an approachable, collegial and collaborative leader with a demonstrated track record of mentoring and supporting faculty and staff development as well as monitoring and enhancing teaching and learning outcomes.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The ideal candidate has accreditation experience in a higher education institutional setting and demonstrates a commitment and ability to provide leadership and direction in promoting student retention and academic success. The preferred candidate will have a proven track record of effective communication and diplomacy, and an appreciation for and cultural fit with a diverse Alaskan community.
The ideal candidate should possess:
Candidates who meet most but not all of the qualifications, yet have equally strong alternative credentials are invited to apply and will be considered
IỊisaġvik College, Alaska's only Tribal College, primarily serves the residents of the North Slope Borough and is located in Barrow, Alaska. Providing an education based on the Iñupiaq cultural heritage, the College is dedicated to providing well-educated and trained individuals who meet the human resource needs of North Slope employers and the state of Alaska. IỊisaġvik College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Application via: http://www.ilisagvik.edu or contact: jobs@ilisagvik.edu for more information.
Send required cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, professional references, and completed application to
jobs@ilisagvik.edu or Ilisagvik College, HR Department
FAX: (907) 852-3936