NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The Dean for Business and Computer Information Systems provides leadership for the support and advancement of all teaching and learning in division programs and curricula. The Dean leads the daily operations of the academic units including the hiring and supervision of faculty and staff, evaluations, managing department budget(s), and facilities and equipment management. The Dean serves on the Academic Deans Council, the Expanded Cabinet, and other leadership groups and committees as needed to further advance the College’s academic mission. The Dean of Business and Computer Information Systems reports directly to the Associate Vice President of General Education.

Completed applications received by 09/27/2024 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Job Description

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the division’s goals and priorities and monitor their achievement.
• Select, supervise, and evaluate full-time faculty and staff within the division and, in consultation with department chair, hire all part-time faculty and staff.
• Direct the preparation of the annual budget for academic units and monitor budgets appropriately.
• Represent academic programs to external stakeholders and program partners.
• Provide leadership to explore options and/or develop new certificates or degrees that meet community needs and provide viable career options for students.
• Provide leadership for conducting program accreditation and/or program review processes.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with accrediting bodies.
• Ensure program, course and curriculum review processes are conducted in a timely manner following institutional, ADHE, and national accrediting policies and procedures.
• Review course schedules for all academic units and ensure policies and procedures are followed regarding faculty load and teaching responsibilities.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external constituents.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of all reports and studies required from the academic units, departments, or division.
• Resolve student complaints, concerns, and requests.
• Facilitate, participate, and lead administrative functions of the College (institutional accreditation, student success initiatives, strategic planning, data informed decisions, special projects).
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Rate of Pay $100,362 annually

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess the ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner on the phone and in person, and the demonstrated use of good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess effective project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in an efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Must possess the ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Must possess the ability to learn and apply new information, knowledge, and experiences in a timely manner.
• Must possess the ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Must be able to use web-based learning management systems.
• Must possess the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects and to prioritize those tasks and projects.
• Must possess effective organizational skills and attention to detail, effective follow-through, and commitment to excellence.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
Constantly:
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Work Experience:       

• 5+ years teaching experience in higher education.

• Exhibit evidence of successful administrative leadership experience in a higher education setting, such as having served as department chair, program director, or equivalent academic leadership position.            

Required Qualifications:              

Master’s degree in discipline within the Division of Business and Computer Information Systems.

Preferred Qualifications:             

• Doctorate from a nationally accredited program.

• Experience managing program accreditation processes

• Relevant business/industry work experience

Required Application Materials

Official NWACC application Curriculum Vitae Cover letter describing how your expertise and experience aligns with the position description. Copies of transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (official transcripts will be required if hired). 

Submission of official transcripts will be required to complete the hiring process.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.