Associate Dean of Two-Year Programs

SCOPE OF WORK 
Under the direction of the Dean of Academics, the Associate Dean of Two-Year Programs is the academic, assessment and services leader of the 2-year programs, certificates, and awards of completion and is responsible for the overall development and academic integrity of these programs. The position provides leadership and coordination for all activities in the 2-year programs (which include the Associates of Arts and Sciences/General Direct Transfer, Early Childhood Education, Behavioral Health Aide, and Pre-Engineering), including setting program direction, establishing priorities with faculty members, and promoting a continuous improvement model. The position provides guidance on program-promising practices with the General Education faculty and cross-departmental First-Year Experience team to enhance our student success agenda. The Associate Dean of Two-Year Programs supports Program Leads to administer the Two-Year Programs and improve academic services and programs offered by NWIC. The Associate Dean is responsible for ensuring high quality classroom instruction by supporting faculty members in the various Two- Year Programs, supporting the professional development of the instructors, and by developing curriculum and pedagogical practices that are consistent with the mission and goals of the College and its programs. The Associate Dean of Two-Year Programs will take the lead for the assessment process for all two-year programs in partnership with program leads. The Associate Dean of Two-Year Programs also engages in other committee work when appropriate.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
1. Leadership and Management. This position will lead the 2-year programs in adhering to the College's stated mission, goals and program outcomes and the promotion of NWIC's commitment to student success. This position will provide leadership for, initiate, monitor, and participate in all assessment activities. This position will chair the AAS-GDT Degree program, First Year Experience (FYE) team, and coordinate the Faculty Inquiry Groups, (FIGS). 
2. Assessment & Evaluation This position tracks and implements our assessment process for our 2-year programs by working with faculty and program leads to implement the assessment process. The Associate Dean will complete the annual assessment report for the AAS-GDT Degree program and complete the scheduled Curricular Review and Program Review of AAS-GDT program on a scheduled basis. 
3. Program Funding This position directly participates in the identification of potential funding sources and oversees/prepares grant proposals to secure program support for our student success agenda. This position oversees the budgetary process for the 2-year programs communicating directly to the Academic Dean on budgetary needs or plans. 
4. Collaborative Partnerships. This position maintains strong working partnerships between institutions of higher education, faculty and staff at all of our extended campus sites, as well as cross departmental collaboration with multiple departments within the institution. 
5. Curriculum and Instruction. This position works with faculty to implement the core required courses, in alignment with our institutional outcomes and ensuring a native framework for the curriculum. This position works with 2-year program faculty to ensure curricular consistency and that native knowledge is the framework for the curriculum. The position leads the 2-year programs to develop and revise curricula and instructional practices, develops and reviews curriculum, leads the curriculum review process, and prepares reports. The position will work with the Dean of Indigenous Education to design a different framework regarding building the capacity of faculty to teach at NWIC. The position takes an active role in the accreditation process from a 2-year program perspective in relation to the college’s strategic plan and accreditation requirements. The Associate Dean of Two-Year Programs will be responsible for teaching one course annually if appropriate. 
6. Institutional Participation. This position participates in regular meetings of all department chairs to discuss and evaluate curricular issues and to ensure effective and collaborative decisions across departments. This position consults with the Center for Student Success and with faculty on student academic issues, including Strategic Enrollment Management, student placement, registration, advising, drop/add processes, and Administrative Withdrawal procedures.

This position serves on committees that address larger academic and institutional operational and planning initiatives. This position participates in departmental and college-wide hiring processes when appropriate and at the request of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services and the Center for Student Success.

The Associate Dean will collaborate on wellness initiatives and with the Center for Student Success in areas such as the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan, Pathways recruitment, providing oversight to the Testing Center, and supporting accommodation services for students.

This position will assist the Director of Extended Campus sites, in coordination with the Dean of Academics, to offer high-quality educational programming and continue to strive to meet the educational needs of tribal communities we serve. Additionally, the Associate Dean will support the Dean of Academics with making modifications to the quarterly and annual course schedules. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
• Master's degree in Education or other relevant field. 
• At least two years of administrative experience including curriculum development and oversight and grant budget management at a higher education institution. 
• College level teaching experience (may be concurrent with administrative experience), preferably with experience teaching Native American students. 
• Experience with and sensitivity to Native American people, their history and culture. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Understanding and support of the co-articulation of Western and Native perspectives. The 2-year Associate Dean of Two-Year Programs will provide students with a rigorous academic program bringing together contemporary education and Indigenous ways of knowing.  
• A strong background in and understanding of the relationship between the FYE and Developmental Education. 
• Knowledge of coursework which is designed to introduce students to how Native Culture, history, language, and values can help meet the diverse needs of the people they will serve. 
• Successful experience in grant writing for program support and expansion. 
• Experience with assessment models. 
• Experience working with a tribal college and/or a tribal community. 
• Experience with promising practices regarding 2-year programming and sustaining student success. 
• Experience working in a college setting and in a team environment. 
• Experience working with and collecting data for informing student success issues.

APPLICATION PROCESS 
Interested individuals should submit the following application materials directly to the NWIC Human Resources Office only. 
1. Cover letter addressing how you meet the position qualifications 
2. NWIC Application 
3. NWIC Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) form 
4. Current and complete professional resume 
5. Copies of college transcripts (can submit unofficial copies at time of application) 
6. Three letters of recommendation from persons, who are not members of your immediate family, who have 
firsthand knowledge of your qualifications for the position 
7. If applicable to the position, provide copies of certificates/licenses/credentials 

The job announcement and application forms are available online at www.nwic.edu/about-nwic/employment or may be requested from and 
submitted directly to: 
Human Resources 
Northwest Indian College 
2522 Kwina Road 
Bellingham, WA 98226-9278 
Telephone/Fax:  360.392.4230 
Email: employment@nwic.edu