Seeks a
Dean of Arts and Sciences
Opportunity Overview
Reporting to the Vice President of Instruction, in place for three years, the ideal candidate will
have a solid foundation across the breadth of Arts and Sciences courses and programs. The
College is seeking someone to further develop its work in transfer education, as well as
strengthen general education initiatives and assessment plans. The ability to positively
advocate for arts and sciences programs will serve the appointed candidate and College well.
The College is a highly relational organization, so the ability to form and maintain effective
relationships is critical to the success of the chosen candidate. While these interpersonal
skills are important, being data-driven, strategically focused, and having the ability to manage
people are also vital. In addition, a deep understanding of best practices and when to apply
them are assets sought by the College. Finally, experience in empowering faculty, providing
a safe place for them to be innovative, and encouraging them are also descriptors of this
leader.
About the College
Kellogg Community College opened its doors on September 17, 1956 with a focus on academic
excellence that is still recognized today. The original Battle Creek campus has expanded to
include satellite sites in Albion (Eastern Academic Center), Coldwater (Grahl Center), Hastings
(Fehsenfeld Center), and Battle Creek’s Fort Custer Industrial Park (Regional Manufacturing
Technology Center).
KCC employs over 900 full and part-time employees. Over 15,500 students take advantage of
nearly 100 pre-professional college/university transfer programs. Approximately 40 associate
degree programs are aimed at job preparation, and related training for apprenticeships. These
are supplemented by a robust continuing education program. Our student services staff actively
implement programs that bring educational opportunities to those who might otherwise be left out.
The Arts and Sciences Division employs 44 full time faculty, nearly 200 adjunct faculty, and 12
full and part-time staff members. Just over 6,000 students took Arts and Sciences courses in
2013-2014. The Dean will be responsible for a budget of close to $9 Million.
Departments within the Arts and Sciences Division include Social Sciences, including
International Studies, Education/Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, Arts and Communication,
Math and Sciences, and Physical Education. Developmental Education courses fall in this
Division under Arts and Communication, and Math and Sciences. In addition, Early Childhood
Education, Human Services, Photography and Multimedia are Occupational Programs that are
offered from this Division’s courses. Eighty-seven College/University Transfer Curricula have
been designed for successful transfer to colleges and universities.
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This full-time administrative position is responsible for leadership and administration of the Arts
and Sciences Division academic programs in support of the college’s mission and in keeping with
the philosophy of a comprehensive community college. The Dean is responsible for promoting a
vision of excellence for the division across the full depth and breadth of the arts and sciences.
Effective day-to-day administration requires proficiency in the development of trust-based
relationships and the use of discussion and data as a means to develop and maintain a deep
understanding of the division and its needs. The Dean is expected to foster faculty and staff
development, and to ensure effective consensus building and thoughtful decision making. The
Dean works closely with academic, student services and administrative areas of the college,
reports to the Vice President of Instruction and serves to facilitate communication between
executive leadership and divisional faculty and staff.
Responsibilities
1.
Create, develop and oversee budgets for Arts and Sciences division.
2.
Provide oversight for integrity of learner outcomes that promote student academic
achievement and foster effective assessment of courses and programs in the division.
3.
Provide leadership and support for general education outcomes initiatives and promote
general education assessment activities.
4.
Build collaborative spirit through servant leadership and create opportunities for
partnership between departments, within departments, and across staff classifications.
5.
Demonstrate strong and clear commitment to diversity among students, faculty and staff.
6.
Promote collaboration, cooperation and curricular improvement activities both between
disciplines and departments, and between educational institutions; this includes
continuous improvement of articulation processes and outcomes.
7.
Analyze and utilize data and resources to support quality academic programming and
administrative operations. Examples include enrollment pattern data, cost/benefit
analysis, faculty availability, federal and state funding/policies, community/student
demand and other critical data to identify class schedule opportunities, issues, and
program development and needed changes.
8.
Collaborate in the recruitment, selection and mentoring of full-time faculty.
9.
Establish and monitor consistent adjunct hiring and evaluation practices; actively lead and
support activities promoting excellence in adjunct faculty work.
10.
Foster faculty decision making and promote an effective balance between academic
freedom and academic responsibility.
11.
Actively promote the sharing of information, ideas and concerns between executive
leadership and faculty and staff.
12.
Advocate for the Arts and Sciences Division and represent the Division on committees,
councils and work groups at the college, as well as local, state and national levels when
appropriate.
13.
Participate in resolution of student and staff issues and concerns. Maintain a deep
understanding of academic policies and ensure consistent implementation of policy
related decisions.
14.
Initiate, support and sustain rich environments for the development of faculty and staff.
15.
Facilitate and develop opportunities and projects which support faculty innovation,
leadership and decision making.
16.
Supervise and mentor staff who directly report to the Dean.
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17.
Prepare reports as assigned; including annual reports and accreditation required
reporting.
18.
Engage with faculty and staff at co-curricular events, community functions and department
meetings.
Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited institution

Full or Part-time teaching in an Arts and Sciences content area

Academic administrative leadership experience

Teaching or academic leadership experience in the community college environment

Experience working effectively with a diverse population
Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree in an Arts and Sciences content area from an accredited institution

Greater than 3 years teaching an Arts and Sciences content area.
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Greater than 3 years in an academic administrative leadership position.

Greater than 3 years of experience in community college academic administrative
leadership position. This includes positions with responsibility for supervising faculty and
staff, such as faculty department chair or higher.
Application Process
Please submit a detailed cover letter that addresses the required qualifications, a detailed
vita,
unofficial
transcripts,
and
complete
the
online
application
at
http://jobs.kellogg.edu/postings/182. The search committee will begin reviewing applications
immediately. This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration, please
submit application materials by Friday, February 27, 2015.
All applications are confidential and references will not be contacted without the expressed
permission of the applicant.
Please direct inquiries and nominations to the college’s search consultant: Angela Provart,
President, Pauly Group, Inc., 3901 Wood Duck Drive, Suite E, Springfield, Illinois 62711.
217-241-5400 or aprovart@paulygroup.com
The former Dean has accepted a position running Kellogg Community College’s regional
campuses and will be assisting in the transition until the new Dean begins. The anticipated start
date is on or before July, 2015.
Kellogg Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates
with all manner of diverse backgrounds.