Executive Dean of Academic Development and Innovation

Executive Dean of Academic Development and Innovation

Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking an Executive Dean of Academic Development and Innovation in our Learning and Academic Affairs division. The Executive Dean is responsible for the development, oversight and provision of a broad range of academic support services including educational technologies, registrars, special projects, adjunct support, college assessment and academic systems. They lead growth and implement innovative strategies and practices to enhance learning and the delivery of instruction. The Executive Dean provides strategic vision and operational leadership for academic programs as assigned. They provide inclusive and collegial leadership supporting innovation and change to advance the goals of the College's Strategic Framework.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Promotes an environment that supports the College's mission, vision, and values, and fosters adiverse and inclusive atmosphere.
• Collaborates with administrators, faculty, and staff in the development of policies, procedures, and other initiatives to advance academic support systems.
• Directs academic support services, including Educational Technologies, Special Projects, the Registrar's Office, Adjunct Support, Assessment, Accelerated Pathways, and Academic Systems; and oversees staffing and performance management.
• Ensures the academic and pedagogical quality of all programs.
• Supports completion of institutional assessment initiatives, including data analysis and theapplication of results to enhance teaching and learning, in coordination with Assessment Leaders.
• Develops policies and procedures to ensure academic quality, operational effectiveness, alignment of programming with institutional goals, and compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.
• Ensures that academic programs and services comply with collective bargaining agreements and identifies proposals for negotiation with collective bargaining units.
• Develops and administers the academic budget while maintaining fiscal accountability.
• Oversee the formal mediation process for faculty/student issues, grievances, and appeals, asnecessary.
• Collaborates with the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs, Assistant Vice Presidents, and other College stakeholders to plan, implement, and evaluate special projects andinitiatives that advance institutional goals;
• In conjunction with the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs, establishes andmaintains professional and intergovernmental relationships to stay informed of community educational needs.
• Consults with the Vice President regarding staffing needs and hiring for academic departments; assists in the design of recruitment efforts to attract qualified and diverse faculty and staff.
• Works with Assistant Vice Presidents to analyze institutional data for improving teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs, including committee assignments and facilitating the resolution of institutional issues and concerns.
  

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Hours per week: 35

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience involving leadership, project management, strategic planning, operational oversight, organizational development, academic support services, public administration, or institutional improvement initiatives
• Proven success in fostering collaborative and inclusive environments and building partnerships
• Proficiency with office software technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree
• Project management experience
• Teaching experience
• Experience with student information systems and learning technologies
• Experience managing budgets

Additional Information:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
  

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we'd still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: $120,000

For full consideration, apply by: 6/22/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.