Category:: Administrative / Staff
Department:: 01-51-5110-VP Academic Affairs
Locations:: Longmeadow, MA
Posted:: Aug 9, 2021
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-Time Salaried (Exempt)
Position ID:: 134928

About Bay Path University:

When Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, it had a very clear goal: to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities. From the beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student...to start them on the road of success. We still do.

Today, that spirit and philosophy is more important than ever in higher education. At Bay Path, it's not just the number and breadth of undergraduate and graduate programs that defines us-and we have many-but it is our ability to connect the classroom to learning to leadership to experience to career that is at the core of what we do best. We know the work that needs to be done.

Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges by the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA and three satellite locations, (East Longmeadow, Sturbridge, Concord), Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.

We're committed to preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online learning platform, or through our Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change.

We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.

Job Description:

• Position Code: DIEA
• Job Type: Full-time
• Standard Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Exempt: Yes
• Position Location: Longmeadow, MA

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation oversees a broad portfolio with a primary focus on providing lead oversight of academic affairs administration and operations including assessment and outcomes, accreditation, new program approval processes, academic policy development, Title IX reporting, and academic integrity. The Dean oversees the Title IX University Coordinator and assists with resolving educational compliance issues including academic integrity and academic and social behavioral matters. The Dean provides direct supervision for the Senior Director of Accreditation and the Title IX University Coordinator. A prime problem solver, the Dean works with appropriate campus partners to develop appropriate strategies to provide redress for a wide range of issues.

In collaboration with the VPAA, the Dean is ultimately responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of Academic Affairs as well as the University's accreditation and compliance obligations.

Essential Duties:

Academic Operations and Communications

• Serves on the Commencement Committee.
• Oversee daily operations of the Academic Affairs Operations, Accreditation, and the Curricular Effectiveness and Outcomes.
• Oversee the development and management of the documentation related to accreditation, curriculum, and assessment.
• Serve as the liaison with the Dean's offices to ensure that logistical support needs for new faculty and academic staff related to accreditation, curriculum development, and assessment are anticipated and accommodated.
• Generates an annual University side report related to program assessment review and disseminates documents to appropriate stakeholders.
• Serve as a member of key University and Academic Affairs Committees.
• Assist with Board of Trustees meeting preparation.

Educational Compliance and Accreditation

• Oversee annual required training on FERPA and Title IX.
• Manage all aspects of the regional accreditation process and, with campus partners, the specialized accreditation processes for specific programs.
• Oversees curriculum changes via the approval and processing of all P Forms.
• In consultation with appropriate academic affairs leaders, serve as lead project manager for new academic program approval processes (e.g. oversee Board of Trustees proposal, NEASC, BHE or other external agency application/report preparation and serve as primary liaison on behalf of the VPAA).
• Provide leadership and planning with compliance changes that affect Bay Path University's educational environment including: NEASC accreditation standards, Federal, State and Department of Education changes.
• Oversee the preparation and management of the annual calendar for all external accreditation processes and monitor the full external accreditation environment including, but not limited to: NEASC, ARC-PA, American Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), American Bar Association and DOHE.
• Oversee the preparation and management of the annual calendar for all educational compliance processes and ensure that the university has policies and procedures reasonably designed to satisfy existing and new obligations.
• Assist in the University's risk management efforts.
• Provide oversight for state authorization efforts.
• Oversee the regular collection and dissemination of Student Success and Internship reports.
• Collect and annually update academic data as appropriate for planning and assessment purposes.
• Attend the NEASC Annual Meeting and others as appropriate to remain current with accreditation changes and associated impact on Bay Path University.

Educational Effectiveness and Outcomes

• Oversee the daily operations of academic assessment processes and procedures, academic assessment plans, program learning outcomes, continuous improvement plans and input of data into TracDat as well as the Advising and e-Portfolio Learning Center.
• Collaborates with the VPAA and Deans to promote excellent teaching and robust learning and articulate the outcomes of a Bay Path University education.
• Oversee the annual cycle of survey administration, including evaluating and recommending assessment instruments and methodologies, analyzing results and communicating those results to the range of constituents, including but not limited to the Board of Trustees, Executive Staff and Faculty Assembly.
• Oversee the work of the Educational Effectiveness, Assessment and Outcomes Office (including the e-portfolio learning initiative) to collect, track, and report on graduate outcomes data as evidence of program and student learning outcomes.
• Completes special projects as requested by the Provost.

Academic Policy & Planning

• Coordinate the Academic Affairs policy environment, including but not limited to the implementation, interpretation and maintenance of existing policies and the recommendation of new policies that improve operations, the student experience and ensure compliance with federal and state law.
• Serve as the liaison for standing faculty committees, most especially the Committee on Academic Integrity and Social Behavior.
• Assist the VPAA with annual plan and strategic direction for the Academic Affairs areas.
• Collaborates on Academic Affairs events including: Commencement, Convocation, Faculty Institute and Assessment Day, and Faculty Development Day events.
• In collaboration with the VPAA and Deans, manage the academic planning process for all Academic Affairs departments and assist with new program implementation and administration.
• Assist the VPAA with establishment and monitoring of annual academic plan priorities and milestones.
• Attend trainings as required.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the University.

Requirements:

• Earned doctorate.
• Teaching experience at the University level.
• Understanding of and appreciation for academic processes and culture within a small University environment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to foster confidence and trust, to develop rapport easily with a wide range of constituents, to foster a collaborative environment in a multidisciplinary setting, and to serve as a role model for professional behavior and communication.
• Ability to Promote Change: Proven successful innovation implementation with large number of stakeholders.
• Adaptability and Creative Problem Solving: Ability to find ways to manage variable work volume and develop efficiencies for program delivery.
• Oral and Written Communication: Excellent written and presentation ability; ability to listen and understand with sensitivity, and to respond appropriately.
• Organization and Time Management: Ability to set and achieve goals, learn quickly and continuously, and prioritize and manage workload in order to produce quality work according to deadlines.
• Strategic Thinking and Program Management: Ability to see the big picture and align program design, service delivery, and resources to support office and institutional goals; to identify implications and connections, consolidate information from various sources to reach sound decisions.
• Ability to successfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community.
• Experience with developing and implementing academic administrative processes and policies.
• Knowledge about innovative pedagogical teaching and learning approaches.
• Should be committed to a culture of diversity, equity, respect and inclusion; demonstrated ability to build working relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences different from ones' own.
• Knowledge of FERPA and Title IX regulations and requirements.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course (within 15 days of hire) and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
• All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
• General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.
• Must adhere to University COVID-19 testing, symptom tracking and all other COVID protocols established by the University.
• If you operate a University owned, leased or personal vehicle at any time while performing your duties you must follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual. You must have a valid driver's license and must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter. Additionally, you must report any driving offense, on or off company time, which causes a loss, suspension, or any other change in your license status. You must report this change within one business day of the offense. You can report this change to the Human Resource Department or your direct supervisor. Failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including terminations.

Additional Information:

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Bay Path University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity, respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community.

Application Instructions:

Applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, the contact information for four (4) professional, work related references and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.

Bay Path University is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and learning in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women and all underrepresented backgrounds. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Bay Path University is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.

Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background checking.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1168.