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Interim Associate Dean - Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) |
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| Location: |
Grand Rapids (Kendall) |
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| Department: |
45000 - GR Campus Dean's Office
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| Advertised Salary: |
$125,000 - $145,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. |
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Benefits:
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Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
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| FLSA: |
Exempt |
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| Temporary/Continuing: |
Continuing |
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| Part-Time/Full-Time: |
Full-Time |
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| Union Group: |
N/A |
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| Term of Position: |
12 Month |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
At Will |
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| Summary of Position: |
Under the direction of the Interim Dean, the Interim Associate Dean of Kendall College of Art and Design, is an administrative position with an anticipated start in the spring of 2026, with an expected end date of December 2026. However, this is an estimate and may be revised if needed.
This position works under broad administrative direction with significant responsibility in operations, assessment, student recruitment, retention, and compliance. This is a 12-month administrative appointment that requires understanding of the programs within the KCAD, willingness to work closely with faculty, students, and staff across the departments of the KCAD, as well as with the college Dean's and Provost's office, while paying attention to detail in meeting the needs of the KCAD related to accreditation, efficiency, program quality, enrollment, operations, and industry partnerships. The Interim Associate Dean is expected to be strategic, process-oriented, flexible, willing to work closely with faculty, and committed to the career-focused mission of the KCAD. The Interim Associate Dean will work integrally with the Interim Dean to oversee course scheduling and enrollment management; provide oversight/coordination that includes, but is not limited to, working with faculty on curriculum development for new academic programs, including credit and non-credit certificate development; and work collaboratively with programs for assessment, accreditation, and academic program reviews. The Interim Associate Dean will be assigned work on both the KCAD campus in Grand Rapids, MI as well as the main campus in Big Rapids, MI. |
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| Position Type: |
Staff |
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| Required Education: |
The candidate should hold an appropriate terminal degree from an institution of higher education with regional accreditation.
1. Terminal degree (MFA or terminal degree in field,) OR
2. Master's degree in field (any discipline related to art, design, or digital (media) with a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in industry OR
3. Master's degree and five years of demonstrated work experience within higher education to include progressive administrative responsibilities and teaching related to art, design or digital media. |
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| Required Work Experience: |
Experience supervising faculty and/or staff.
Supervision experience or leading an academic program/department.
Higher education teaching and administrative experience.
Experience in graduate and undergraduate curriculum, assessment, and accreditation.
Experience in handling student complaints.
Successful attainment of tenure at an accredited institution in art, design, or digital media |
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| Physical Demands: |
- Office Environment
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Driving
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
Industry experience appropriate for a faculty position in KCAD.
Experience with using tools for collecting and analyzing data (such as EAB Analytics, EAB's Navigate, HelioCampus, Banner, Canvas, and Faculty Success).
Understanding the needs of first-generation students and those in KCAD with an interest in hands-on learning.
Demonstrated record of connecting with industry partners and leading collaborative teams.
Grant-writing experience.
Demonstrated understanding and history of working with diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in recruiting and building relationships with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and community
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Demonstrated success in developing external revenue streams from industry partners and grants. |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
Schedule and enrollment management: course enrollment management to include average class size, caps, days, times, locations, sequences, etc. for efficient and effective instructional delivery.
Coordination of classroom scheduling of program offerings.
Actively manage faculty loads, overloads, adjunct loads, etc.
Work cooperatively with Program Chairs on matters of student complaints, recruitment, admissions, and retention.
Assessment and Accreditation: oversight of college data collection and analysis; coordinate with Chairs on program accreditation (HLC, NASAD, CIDA), reaffirmation and academic program reviews; administrative oversight for required University data reporting programs (HelioCampus, Faculty Success, Navigate, Banner, and Canvas, etc.).
Academic Processes: Oversee and review college certificate, graduate, undergraduate, and associate degree curricula, including program and course planning, development, approval, implementation and management.
Faculty Evaluation, Tenure, Promotion and Sabbatical process: Oversees/coordinates revision of college's catalog; evaluations of non-tenured faculty, department coordinators, program chairs, directors; committee assignments; KCAD policy review and oversight; promotes increased activities in research and scholarly activities in the College; coordinate assistance for program changes, graduation clearance and commencement activities.
College Representative: represent the Interim Dean in their absence; represent KCAD on University committees and initiatives; serve on appropriate college policy and advisory committees/councils, as assigned; oversee special college initiatives; liaison to other academic units on campus; oversee and serve as College chair for all faculty, staff and administrative position searches; collaborate with department heads, program coordinators, and full-time faculty to ensure full participation in the achievement of College and University initiatives.
Facility and Resource Management; oversee day-to-day operations of college facilities; serve as a facility contact for building service requests and emergencies.
In concert with the faculty, the Interim Associate Dean is responsible for student and faculty recruitment, retention, and inclusion.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities, and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. |
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| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: |
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| Skills and Abilities: |
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, education, socioeconomic and life experience |
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| Required Documents: |
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript 1
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY: Applications should include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae.
Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will begin immediately.
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of appropriate degree as listed in the Required Education section.
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have completed additional college coursework or attained an additional degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded.
Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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January 5, 2026 |
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| Open Until Position is Filled?: |
Yes |
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Posting Close Date:
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| EEO Statement: |
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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