Dean (1794)

Job Description

ITT Educational Services, Inc. is a leading provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs of study. We operate approximately 84 ITT Technical Institutes in 32 states which predominately provide career-focused degree programs to approximately 43,000 students. We were named to the Business Week list of "HOT" Growth Companies - the 100 Best Small Companies in both 2002 and 2003 and to Forbes 200 Best Small Companies in 2005.

Looking for an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction and growth of a public company in one of the fastest growing industries? Have a passion for helping people change their lives through education?

The Dean delivers quality education by managing ITT Technical Institute academic curriculum, ensuring proper instruction and delivery of curriculum materials, managing the learning environment and facilitating the use of the organizations learning methods and materials. The Dean is responsible for maximizing the successful retention and graduation rates of enrolled students.


Key Responsibilities
Leads and manages the Academic Affairs department by hiring, training and developing quality staff.
Performs attrition analysis and directs the college’s retention program.
Ensures corporate, state and regulatory compliance within Academic Affairs department.
Provides quality student services by ensuring proper and timely orientation, and advising and documenting students on academic issues.
Ensures customer satisfaction by understanding student and employer needs, analyzing customer feedback and implementing appropriate improvement initiatives.
Collaborates with other college leadership staff to achieve desired organizational results in areas of customer satisfaction, student retention, staff retention, graduation rates and satisfactory student progress.
Establishes advisory committees and professional organizations to ensure curricula are compatible with employer needs.
Participates in the development of the college business plan and budget.

REQUIREMENTS
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including 3 years of teaching experience in a post-secondary accredited institution and 2 years in supervisory capacity is required.
Masters degree is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the Internet, and management system software.
Willingness to adapt and maintain a positive orientation to change and to learn new methodologies, technologies and systems.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills required.
Experience in organizing and writing reports and presentations of a technical nature.
Proven educational or administrative experience in solving complex problems for individuals or teams.
Proven record of multi-tasking and ability to handle a high pressure environment with significant timeline pressureon.

We offer a competitive salary, 401(k), group medical (including the new Health Savings Account option), dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, a tuition discount program for you and your family members, and employee tuition reimbursement, just to name a few.