What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMCC - Dean of Academic Affairs position at MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM?
Title: Dean of Academic Affairs
Bargaining Unit/Salary Level: Consistent with the Maine Community College System Confidential Salary Schedule Level 8. Salary budgeted high $80,000’s.
Responsibilities: The Dean of Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer of the college. The Dean reports to the President and is in a highly visible role inside and outside of the college. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: responsible for the administration and supervision of the academic affairs division; ensures the establishment and implementation of quality teaching and learning standards and addresses related concerns; collaborates with faculty on curriculum development and program innovation; counsels students on academic matters; oversees the academic sanction process for probation, suspension and dismissal; oversees academic assessment; coordinates/leads program review process; oversees course scheduling/offerings from an enrollment management perspective; prepares and monitors a budget; follows and consistently interprets collective bargaining agreement language; administers the provisions of individual faculty contracts; organizes and supports faculty development programs; represents the college in the community; and serves as the liaison to the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) regional accrediting body. As a member of the college’s senior leadership team, the Dean is involved in college-wide and long-term strategic planning and is responsible to coordinate with other areas of the college for the timely delivery of services and information as needed. The successful candidate must be organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals. The position supervises the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Accessibility Coordinator & Assistant to the Academic Dean, Instructional Designer & Assessment Coordinator, Director of Learning Commons and the Director of TRIO.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree
5-7 years administrative and/or teaching experience at the post-secondary level
5 years supervision experience
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Terminal degree
Supervision experience in a collective bargaining environment
Experience with higher education regional accreditation standards and procedures
Professional work experience at a community college
Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
- Paid Holidays
- Statewide Locations
- Tuition Waivers
- Training
- 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant
APPLICANT PROCESS: Consideration will begin February 6, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants shall submit a cover letter addressing the ability to meet the above listed responsibilities and a resume, employment application and transcripts. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Central Maine Community College does not discriminate and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more information, please call 207-755-5396 or email cmcchr@mainecc.edu.
Salary : $80,000