Assistant Dean for Academic Operations
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on4501, College Boulevard, Leawood, Johnson County, Kansas, 66211, United States
About Ottawa University
Established in 1865, Ottawa University is one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States. As a regionally accredited, church-related institution, we strive to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of our students. Our multi-campus system serves approximately 4,000 students across locations in Kansas (Ottawa, Overland Park), Arizona (Surprise), Wisconsin (Brookfield), and through our OU ONLINE program based in Overland Park.
About the Role
This position serves as a vital operational partner to the Provost, managing the academic unit's daily functions to ensure a seamless educational environment. The role is designed to bridge administrative efficiency with academic mission, overseeing critical areas such as course scheduling, adjunct contract development, the student grievance process, departmental budget facilitation, and facilities management.\n In this capacity, you will lead the recruitment and assignment of adjunct instructors, ensuring equitable faculty workload distribution in collaboration with School Deans. You will provide leadership for the student academic grievance process and manage the complexities of course scheduling. Additionally, the role involves supporting faculty administrative responsibilities, including syllabus oversight, professional development coordination, and tenure portfolio collection. You will also be responsible for data collection and reporting to inform future programming, while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards in all operations.
Our Culture and Commitment
Ottawa University is deeply committed to inclusivity, expecting all team members to align their daily actions with our Mission Statement and our Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community. We model collaboration across departments and encourage a professional attitude that positively represents the University to students, faculty, staff, and external groups.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
4501, College Boulevard, Leawood, Johnson County, Kansas, 66211, United States
Leawood, Kansas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage unit academic operations including course scheduling and facilities management
- check_circleProvide leadership and support for the student academic grievance process
- check_circleOversee equitable faculty workload assignments in collaboration with School Deans
- check_circleManage departmental budgets and ensure expense control
- check_circleManage faculty meetings for Weekend Residency programs
- check_circleDevelop and recommend policy changes to improve unit operations
- check_circleEnsure confidentiality and security of all data and records
- check_circleSupport faculty administrative responsibilities including syllabus oversight and tenure portfolio collection
- check_circleCollect, report, and interpret data to support future departmental programming
- check_circleRecruit, hire, and assign adjunct instructors while handling contract development and payroll requests
Requirements
- verifiedMaster's Degree required
- verifiedEarned Doctorate preferred
- verifiedThree years higher education experience
- verifiedExperience in project management desired
Nice to Have
Earned Doctorate. Experience in project management.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Project Management.
Education: Master's Degree Required; Earned Doctorate preferred.
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In this Assistant Dean for Academic Operations at University of Ottawa role, you will manage unit academic operations including course scheduling and facilities management; provide leadership and support for the student academic grievance process; oversee equitable faculty workload assignments in collaboration with school deans; and manage departmental budgets and ensure expense control.
What are the requirements for this Assistant Dean for Academic Operations role?expand_more
To qualify for the Assistant Dean for Academic Operations at University of Ottawa position, applicants should have: Master's Degree required; Earned Doctorate preferred; Three years higher education experience; and Experience in project management desired.
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Assistant Dean for Academic Operations at University of Ottawa is based in 4501, College Boulevard, Leawood, Johnson County, Kansas, 66211, United States. This is a on-site role.
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University of Ottawa has listed this Assistant Dean for Academic Operations role as on-site.
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Key skills for Assistant Dean for Academic Operations at University of Ottawa include Project Management.
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Educational requirements for this role: Master's Degree Required; and Earned Doctorate preferred.
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