Campus Dean

Step into a leadership role where education meets opportunity in one of Arizona’s most unique and breathtaking communities. Mohave College is seeking a dynamic and visionary Campus Dean to lead the Colorado City Campus—an essential hub for higher education serving northern Mohave County and the Arizona Strip. Surrounded by striking desert landscapes and located near iconic destinations such as Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon, Colorado City offers an extraordinary backdrop for leaders who are passionate about building community through education.

As Campus Dean, you will serve as the driving force behind campus operations, academic excellence, and community engagement. This role provides the opportunity to shape the future of a growing campus by fostering student success, supporting faculty and staff, and strengthening partnerships with local schools, businesses, and community organizations. The ideal leader brings energy, innovation, and a collaborative spirit—someone who thrives in a close-knit community environment and is excited to expand educational pathways that transform lives.

If you are inspired by the opportunity to lead with purpose, champion student achievement, and help guide the continued growth of Mohave College’s Colorado City Campus, we invite you to bring your vision and leadership to a place where your impact will be seen across the entire region.

• You are a student-centered leader who believes in expanding access to education and supporting learners from diverse backgrounds.
• You bring strong leadership experience in higher education, with the ability to guide faculty, staff, and programs toward shared goals.
• You excel at building partnerships with community leaders, schools, and regional employers to support workforce and transfer pathways.
• You are strategic and solutions-focused, able to balance campus operations, enrollment growth, and program development.
• You foster a collaborative campus culture where faculty and staff feel supported, valued, and empowered to innovate.
• You understand the unique opportunities and challenges of serving rural and regional communities and are excited to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Love About Us

• We create the future. At Mohave College, curiosity drives everything we do. We inspire innovation, take smart risks, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Together, we design new possibilities—learning from both our successes and our setbacks as we shape the future of education and workforce development.
• We engage with passion. We bring energy, purpose, and heart to our work. Whether we’re welcoming new students, collaborating on ideas, or celebrating achievements, we lead with enthusiasm and a sense of fun. Our passion makes a difference—for our students, our colleagues, and our community.
• We build together. Diversity of thought, background, and experience is our greatest strength. We believe every voice matters and that collaboration fuels creativity. By empowering one another and working toward a shared vision, we amplify our collective impact and move the College forward.
• We live with integrity. We communicate openly, invite collaboration, and make decisions transparently. Respect and authenticity guide every interaction, ensuring trust within our teams and across our campuses.
• We care deeply. We care about our students, our colleagues, and our communities. Every action we take is grounded in service and compassion—helping others succeed is at the heart of who we are.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA -see more detailed information here. (for eligible positions)
• PTO
  • 120 hours per year - Staff
  • 18 hours per year - 9-Month Faculty
  • 35 hours per year - 12-Month Faculty
• Paid Holidays
  • 21 days - Staff
  • 26 days - 9-month Faculty
  • 39 days - 12-Month Faculty
• Sick Leave – 40 hours per year
• ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System)
• Tuition Voucher (to use towards Mohave courses)
• Summer hours - 4-day work week
• Work Life Balance Schedule 

1. In coordination with other administrative college staff, promote new opportunities for educational partnerships with both the public and private sectors.
2. In coordination with the Dean of Enrollment and Student Success, develop the campus enrollment management plan.
3. In coordination with the Deans of Career and Technical Education, Arts and Sciences, Health Professions, Public Safety, and Human Services, develop and implement the academic master plan for the campus.
4. Responsible for acting as campus liaison with the Community and Corporate Education department for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating all non-credit programs and all personnel located at the campus.
5. In coordination with the Center for Teaching and Learning and Employee Services, develop the professional development plan for the campus.
6. Working closely with the College staff to oversee, manage, update, and, when necessary, implement the campus crisis management plan; and, at regular monthly intervals, facilitate drills and training of all campus personnel and members of the campus crisis management team. Ensure campus security measures.
7. Participate in facilities master planning.
8. Provide oversight, leadership, and direction for on-campus food services, including vending options.
9. Provide oversight, leadership, and direction for on-campus Red Flag and Records Retention Programs.
10. Establish and maintain a positive campus culture. Implement principles of ethical consideration in all dealings and model a teamwork attitude in all interpersonal relations. Promote a culture of customer service.
11. Recommend, develop, and oversee community engagement and events, adhering to the cultural and civic components of the Strategic Plan.
12. Recommend, develop, and oversee implementation of best practices, policies, and procedures in areas supervised, including the clerical staff, production center, and night manager.
13. Provide leadership in strategic budget planning and development, multi-year tactical and annual operational goals, and in program implementation and evaluation for the campus.
14. Provide first-level grievance or complaint resolution, in conjunction with the director of employee services and/or the Vice President of Student and Community Engagement, for campus personnel issues among and between staff and/or students.
15. In coordination with Vice President of Student and Community Engagement, recommend, develop and oversee campus student activities, in cooperation with the student government organization and clubs.
16. Responsible for the oversight of campus-based activities, use of facilities, and/or campus equipment, including vehicles, by students, staff or the public.
17. Act as liaison for students, staff and the public with other college departments, make referrals as necessary
18. Attend campus-wide and college-wide meetings and serve on task force and committees as assigned, to include required college events.
19. Work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to build membership and to develop and recruit in support of foundation activities and to foster growth and involvement of staff, faculty, students, and the local community.
20. Adhere to college, federal, and state administrative procedures, guidelines, initiatives, and directives to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations affecting college operations.
21. Perform other tasks of a similar nature or level as assigned.

• Graduate Degree and five (5) years teaching and/or administrative experience.

• Adaptability and Flexibility (Advanced Level) - Understands the requirements of different situations and effectively adapts his/her behavior even when under stress and pressure. Adjusts own view and objectives in order to achieve a shared goal. Open to various standards, values, and rules without losing a sense of identity.
• Analytical Thinking (Advanced Level) - Identifies action to prevent the problem from occurring partially or totally. Identifies a number of solutions to complex problems, integrating findings from several different disciplines, identifies and evaluates the various options developed, and selects the most effective solution.
• Effective Communication (Advanced Level) - Tailors information to audience and individual needs - flexes style appropriately. Models interpersonal communication that invites participation and future dialogue. Actively seeks perspectives from others to ensure inclusiveness and understanding. Refrains from immediate judgment and criticism of others' ideas and delivers criticism in a way that demonstrates sensitivity to the feelings of others, and waits for others to finish their intended message before responding.
• Decision Making and Judgment (Advanced Level) - Models the use of sound judgment and integrity to make clear, transparent decisions regarding complex and or sensitive issues or materials. Makes independent, critical decisions based on relevant information, considering the total organization. Strikes a balance between being participative, i.e., involving team members in decisions and being directive, depending on the needs of the team and the situation. Consistently and effectively seeks input from unit and campus partners; is nimble and decisive.
• Influence(Advanced Level) - Uses all available information appropriately to guide decisions and negotiations to meet objectives, while acting with integrity. Effectively explores alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties. Assertively interacts in a manner that is controlled, planned, and well-thought-out to lead others to the desired outcome. Maintains an awareness of goals and objectives and navigates solutions towards desired ends, while maintaining relationships and supporting consensus.
• Initiative(Advanced Level) - Plans ahead for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action. Applies perseverance and energy to improving performance. Generates commitment and enthusiasm from others to set and achieve challenging objectives. Demonstrates the ability to complete even unfamiliar tasks independently by adapting his or her previously gained knowledge. Provides advice and direction to others on how to recognize and take appropriate action on problems and opportunities.
• Innovation and Creative Thinking (Advanced Level) - Generates high-quality ideas and solutions alone or collaboratively. Searches for new and more effective methods, making connections between previously unrelated ideas. Injects originality into daily work through research, personal knowledge, and networking relationships. Encourages new ideas and motivates others to be proactive and resourceful.
• Leadership(Advanced Level) - Understands formal and informal power and influence structure within the organization and successfully achieves positive, desired outcomes. Seeks consensus among various viewpoints as a means of building group commitment. Incorporates a long-term perspective and broader organizational implications in planning, decision-making, and problem-solving. Inspires and energizes others to commit to vision. Employs a leadership style based on assessing the needs of individuals and adjusting to meet their needs. Builds a wide sphere of influence to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness.
• Organizational Acumen(Advanced Level) - Understands the relationship between internal climate and external environment. Knows the reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures, and seeks exceptions when needed to achieve goals. Uses knowledge and understanding of the organizational and political climate to make decisions and take actions that satisfy varied interests and contribute effectively to organizational goals.
• Planning and Organization (Advanced Level) - Taps into the resources of other work-units and departments, employing methods such as cross-functional teams to achieve results. Utilizes all departmental tools and best practices to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. Shows persistence in overcoming obstacles that might impact deadlines or timelines. Develops contingency plans for potential problems. Identifies and acts on opportunities to partner with other departments to achieve desired results.
• Relationship Building (Advanced Level) - Facilitates dialogue to gain agreement using sound rationale to explain the value of actions. Uses diplomacy to build partnerships. Promotes and models collegiality. Consistently promotes and maintains a harmonious and productive work environment. Is respected and trusted and often viewed as a role model.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the following documents on file in the Employee Services office by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position. Application materials will not be returned.

1. A complete online employment application form. Please do not state 'see resume' on any part of the application. Blank spaces may be cause for rejection of the application.
2. Cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the job announcement and your qualifications for this position.
3. Resume or curriculum vitae. Optional, but encouraged.
4. Transcripts of all college work. (Unofficial transcripts or photocopies will be accepted to establish the application file. Official transcripts will be required if the candidate is offered the position.)

Important Notes:

• If any of the above-listed materials are missing or incomplete, the application will not be considered.
• Items 2-4 may either be attached electronically to the application or mailed to the address below (position number must be included on all documents):

Mohave College
Employee Services
1971 Jagerson Avenue
Kingman, AZ 86409

Salary : $106,250 - $151,406