Associate Dean, School Of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Salary: $104,739.00 - $116,377.00 Annually
Location : Kenosha, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24044
Division: School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Opening Date: 03/13/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
SUMMARY
Start with an organization that understands that work culture and work/life balance are so important to the happiness of our employees! Come join the Gateway family where a generous vacation and benefits package is the norm. Sick and Vacation time (prorated) available on Day 1, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits should you elect to enroll.
The Associate Dean plays a pivotal role assisting with the overall leadership, management, and administrative support for the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences . The Associate Dean is responsible for overseeing personnel, program maintenance, dual credit initiatives, student support, and daily school operations. This role actively contributes to the growth and development of the School, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, fostering a strength-based and interest-based environment.
This position has supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Dean of School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
See for yourself how our employees are the foundation of our students' continued success!
Apply today to join the Gateway Family!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Personnel Management:

• Recruit, hire, onboard, supervise, and evaluate adjunct faculty and casual staff.
• Set expectations, provide coaching, and offer regular feedback to ensure successful employee performance.
• Review and approve instructional assignments for adjunct faculty.
• Supervise, conduct performance evaluations and adjunct faculty observations.

Communication and Inclusion:

• Maintain transparent and open communication with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in student engagement, campus climate, and overall higher education settings.

Collaboration and Administrative Support:

• Manage daily school processes, including staff absences, travel, expense reporting, and other administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with Academic Operations to create the annual schedule of the school's course offerings.
• Collaborate with Program Effectiveness Coordinators for program vitality, student learning assessment, and curriculum maintenance processes.
• Assist the Dean with advisory committees, accreditation work, and projects to support the growth of the School.

Program and Dual Credit Management:

• Oversee dual credit offerings and academy programs, including recruitment strategies and faculty engagement.
• Manage the implementation of new programs, ensuring documentation, facility preparation, equipment procurement, and faculty development.

Student Support:

• Resolve formal and informal student complaints.
• Address academic integrity issues involving students enrolled in courses offered by the School.
• Support student clubs and projects for an engaging student experience.

Community Engagement and Representation:

• Serve and represent the School in internal and external committees.
• Collaborate with other deans and administrators to advance the school's and college's mission and strategic priorities.

Program Expansion and Recruitment:

• Assist the Dean with the expansion of the School's program offerings.
• Assist the Dean with recruitment efforts and initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Please note the above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job with or without notice.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE POSITION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

PLUS

• Two years (4 semesters) of post-secondary teaching experience
• Two years (4,000 hours) of experience in leadership and employee coaching

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
DIVISION/LOCATION: School of Liberal Arts & Sciences / KenoshaCOMP GRADE: 32FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
START DATE: ASAPCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background
• Flexibility is needed to accommodate day, evening and weekend student & business needs
• Ability to travel within the district with little or no notice.

GuideNot ApplicableActivity is not applicable to this occupationOccasionallyOccupation required this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)FrequentlyOccupation required this activity from 33% - 66%% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)ContinuouslyOccupation required this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Physical DemandsFrequency
Lift / CarryFrequencySittingFrequently
10 lbs or lessFrequentlyStandingFrequently
11- 20 lbsOccasionallyWalkingFrequently
21 - 50 lbsOccasionallyReaching OverheadOccasionally
51 - 100 lbsNot ApplicableReaching at or Below Shoulder LevelOccasionally
Over 100 lbsNot ApplicableKeyboardingContinuously
Stooping
Not Applicable
Push / Pull
Crouching
Not Applicable
12 lbs or lessOccasionallyKneelingNot Applicable
13 - 25 lbsOccasionallyCrawlingNot Applicable
26 - 40 lbsOccasionallyClimbing Ramps or Stairs
Frequently
41 - 100 lbsNot ApplicableClimbing Ladders, Ropes or Scaffolding
Not Applicable
Over 100 lbsNot ApplicableDrivingFrequently
Traveling - Overnight stay(s)Occasionally
Hearing RequirementYes / NoCommunicating VerballyContinuously
One-on-one (in person)YesFar Visual Acuity: 20' or moreOccasionally
Group or conference (in person)YesNear Visual Acuity: 20" or lessContinuously
TelephoneYes
Other SoundsYes
Environmental ConditionsWorking ConditionsFrequency
Noise Intensity LevelFrequencyHumidity: non-weather relatedNot Applicable
QuietContinuouslyExtreme Cold: non-weather relatedNot Applicable
ModerateContinuously
Extreme Hot: non-weather relatedNot Applicable
LoudOccasionallyWorking OutdoorsNot Applicable
Very LoudOccasionallyWetness: contact with water or other liquidsNot Applicable
Working ConditionsWorking ConditionsFrequency
Working ConditionsFrequencyWorking in Close Proximity to Others
Continuously
Working interruptionsContinuouslyOpen Work SpaceContinuously
Stressful situationsFrequentlyWorking in a confined spaceFrequently
Exposure to offensive odorsOccasionallyExposure to a computer screen Continuously
Required uniform supplied by departmentNot Applicable
Gateway will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.
Gateway Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and an accommodation for the application process, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at compliance@gtc.edu or 262-564-3062.
Your safety while employed at Gateway Technical College is one of our top priorities, so we encourage you to read our Annual Security Report (click the link for the full report) prior to beginning classes. This report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Violence Against Women Act. This report includes crime statistics, institutional policies on campus security and safety, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes or incidents, sexual misconduct, and other important matters. Please feel free to email clery@gtc.edu or call 262-564-3062 to request a hard copy of the report.
MEDICAL INSURANCE (WCA Group Health Trust)
Hospital/surgical plan with major medical, effective first date of hire
United Healthcare Choice+
• In-Network: $1,000 Individual/$2,000 Family
• Co-Pays: Office Visits: $20; Urgent Care: $30; Emergency Room; $200; MRI $100
• Out-of-Network: $1,500 Individual/$3,000 Family, Office Visits - $40.00 Copay; then 80% coinsurance after deductible
• Co-Insurance: In-Network 90/10 to Out of Pocket Max; Out-of-Network: 70/30 to Out of Pocket Max
• Maximum Out-of-Pocket: In-Network: $1,500 Individual/$3,000 Family; Out-of-Network: $3,000 Individual/$6,000 Family
• Pre-Taxed Premiums Per Pay Period (Twice a Month): $76.48 Individual, $173.37 Family
• Prescription drug plan - $0 copay for drugs on the Value Choice Drug list; Generic $10; preferred $25; non-preferred $50.
• Vision & Hearing Exams: Benefits include annual vision exams and hearing tests.
• Use of Gateway Employee Clinic - NO copays, NO deductible, and NO lab fee. Available to employee and family members on plan.
DENTAL INSURANCE (Delta Dental)
Effective first date of hire. Pre-taxed premiums per pay period: $3.50 Individual; $9.03 Family. Preventative covered 100%, other dental services covered at 80%.
VISION INSURANCE (Delta Dental)
Optional plan available to employees working 20 or more hours per week. Deduction taken monthly. Pre-taxed premiums per month. Materials Only Plan: $4.91 Single; $12.22 Family. Comprehensive Plan: $5.25 Single; $13.08 Family
SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE (The Standard)
Optional plan available to employees working 20 or more hours per week. Deduction taken biweekly.
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE (The Standard)
Ninety (90) day waiting period before benefits become payable. 66 2/3% of salary during period of disability to be reviewed by insurance company at the end of two years. Premium paid by District.
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE & DISMEMBERMENT (SYMETRA)
$1,000 of term life per $1,000 of income. Effective the first of the month following date of hire. Premium paid by District.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The employer pays 6.5% and the employee pays 6.5% of the shares. Normal retirement benefits are based on a formula for retirement at age 65.
IRS SECTION 125 PLAN (Employee Benefits Corp.)
Employee can put pre-tax money into an account to be used toward medical/day care expenses - Flexible Spending Account. Maximum $2,850 for medical; $5,000 for childcare.
TAX DEFERRED ANNUITY: 403b or 457 are available on a voluntary basis.
HOLIDAYS: 11 paid holidays per year
CAMPUS SHUT-DOWN: The campus will be closed between Christmas & New Year's Day.
SICK LEAVE: 12 days per year cumulative to 180 days.
VACATION
Non-Faculty Exempt Employees Non-Exempt Employees
Years of Service Vacation Days (per year) Years of Service Vacation Days (per year)
0-1 1.67 prorated days per month 0-1 1 prorated day per month
1-9 20 1-4 12
10-14 23 5-9 17
15+ 25 10-14 18
15-19 20
20+ 25
SICK LEAVE
12 days per year cumulative to 180 days.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Refer to Employee Handbook.
Effective 07/01/18
Revised 07/01/22
01
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess at least two years (4 semesters) of post-secondary teaching experience?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess at least two years (4,000 hours) of experience in leadership and employee coaching?

• Yes
• No

04
I understand and acknowledge that Gateway does not provide relocation assistance for employment. If I am offered and accept a position with Gateway Technical College that requires me to relocate, I plan to incur those expenses myself.

• I will incur expenses of relocation or i will not need to relocate.
• I am no longer interested in the position

05
I understand that Gateway does not offer visa sponsorship and acknowledge that i do not now nor will I require sponsorship for employment in the future.

• I do not now nor will I in the future require visa sponsorship
• I currently require sponsorship for employment
• I will require visa sponsorship in the future.

06
Which of the following best applies to your employment status with Gateway Technical College? (check one)

• I am not now nor have I ever been an employee of Gateway Technical College.
• I am currently a permanent full time employee
• I am currently a permanent part time employee.
• I am currently a casual or student worker.
• I am currently an adjunct faculty employee.
• ...