Associate/Dean of Applied Baccalaureate Programs

The Opportunity:
The Associate/Dean of Applied Baccalaureate Programs (DAB) is the highest-ranking academic officer within the Career Edge (CE) sustainable education business unit (SEBU) of Enterprise Education within Unity Environmental University. The DAB provides programmatic and day-to-day leadership for all Applied Baccalaureate offerings within the CE SEBU, including curricular development and oversight, instructional delivery, and assessment. This position is also responsible for development and delivery of products and support in the service of meeting recruitment and retention goals. The DAB will oversee the administration and continuous improvement of the primarily asynchronous online learning within Career Edge. The DAB is responsible for supervising the CE Instructional employees, and for working with them to collaborate with Learning Designers (LDs), and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure that student learning outcomes are being met at appropriate levels through excellence in academic delivery and backed by a robust assessment strategy. The DAB will also be responsible for accreditation efforts, with prior approval from the Enterprise and conduct outreach into larger academic and professional organizations to ensure that existing programs and general education core offerings remain aligned with career skills. The DAB will work cross-functionally to support marketing and recruitment for their programs, academic advising, fundraising and career placement. The DAB will also recruit, hire, and supervise Career Edge instructional employees teaching and/or serving as SMEs within their programs as outlined in our faculty model.

Reporting to the highest ranking academic officer within  Enterprise Education, the Associate/Dean of Applied Baccalaureate Programs is responsible for providing operational excellence, leadership, direction, and communication, maintaining consistent, high- quality program offerings and working collaboratively within the Career Edge SEBU, as well as ensuring collaboration between CE and appropriate units in Enterprise Education, including Learning Technology, Learning Product Development, Academic Support, and Recruitment. 

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000
 

Day to day responsibilities: 

• Support their supervisor in the vision, planning, and execution of Career Edge applied baccalaureate offerings.
• Ensure recruitment, retention, and graduation goals are met; make recommendations to sunset programs that do not meet enrollment or performance expectations.
• Oversee curriculum development, academic planning, assessment, and program review to maintain program integrity and accreditation requirements.
• Align programs with industry needs and develop external partnerships that connect Career Edge programs to key industries.
• Hire, supervise, and support Career Edge instructional employees (SMEs and instructors).
• Collaborate with Student Success and Advancement to support student advising, learning support, retention, and career services.
• Actively engage in recruitment and marketing efforts, including social media, conference participation, outreach to academic/professional organizations, and enrollment initiatives.
• Represent Unity Environmental University Career Edge professionally through scholarship, outreach, and external engagement with multiple constituencies.
• Ensure effective delivery of courses in the online environment, including integrating AI design principles and varied instructional methods.
• Teach up to 60 student credit hours per year, guide capstone projects, and develop/deliver assigned curriculum.
• Provide students with the resources, tools, and support needed to succeed, demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service and educational quality.
• Collaborate across Career Edge and Enterprise Education teams to address student learning issues, scheduling, and continuous improvement.
• Proactively communicate challenges, successes, and opportunities with leadership.
• Engage in practical problem-solving and complaint resolution for applied baccalaureate programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Do you have the skills?

• A terminal degree in a discipline directly related to our core CE programs (business, entrepreneurship, criminal justice, social science, or environmental science) and/or significant professional experience in one of these areas.
• 3-5 years of online or administrative experience.
• Direct experience in successful, productive online or distance education programs.
• A sophisticated understanding of the tenets of retention and recruitment plus demonstrated success in creating and executing academic programs.
• An understanding of the national and global nature of the online education marketplace and strategies for being competitive in this market.
• An entrepreneurial spirit– dedication to building an institutional enterprise.
• Excellent project management skills and proven supervisory and staff development skills to effectively manage teams, inspire quality performance, and enhance morale.
• Strong analytic, problem-solving, written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Work irregular hours and weekends as needed, to ensure maximum student, faculty and staff support.
• Passion for Unity’s mission.
• Must be willing to work in a top down supervisor first approach
• Ability to function effectively within a matrix organizational structure, maintaining open lines of communication while being discreet, and professional.
   

Location: Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, Maine
Just a half hour from Portland, Unity Environmental University Headquarters, Unity Environmental University Enterprise Education, Unity at Pineland, and the School of Environmental Business & Sustainable Ventures are based at the Pineland Farms campus. The facilities are within easy access to one of the fastest-growing cities for startups in the country.
 

Work Schedule:
Work hours are specific to the requirements of this position and can include days, evenings, weekends. Working extended hours may be required as needed and Unity Environmental University employees must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling their responsibilities while meeting the institution’s needs.

Although at Unity Environmental University Enterprise employees are generally scheduled to work at their base location, there are times when travel is necessary and employees are required from time to time to attend events, meetings or work temporary assignment at any Unity Environmental University location.
 

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of either hand for repetitive movements such as grasping, grasping, and turning, and fine manipulation is required as is the ability to use the telephone for internal and external communications.
 

Company Perks:
Unity Environmental University offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package for its faculty and staff. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Paid holidays off
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 8% match
• Relocation Assistance
   

To apply: Complete the application and upload your cover letter and resume/CV.