The University of South Carolina Sumter is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of Academic & Student Affairs. The Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs is responsible for strategic and long-term planning for all academic and student affairs aspects for USC Sumter located in Sumter, South Carolina. The Associate Dean is responsible for the academic curriculum, assessment, and evaluation of the curriculum. In addition, the Associate Dean is responsible for providing leadership to the faculty and managing the processes through which teaching is conducted and administering all aspects of Student Affairs, including creating a robust student life strategy specific to the student needs. Candidates must be collegial, have a good sense of humor, and demonstrate outstanding skills in communication, consensus building, and participatory management. Primary Responsibilities for Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs:-Provides leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous quality improvement of an innovative curriculum.-Implements and assesses an innovative and coherent strategic plan for the campus’s academic and student affairs programs.-Coordinates with the faculty and the academic and student affairs staff to ensure quality, continuity of innovation, and integrity in academic and student issues.-Oversees the quality of instruction and course content of all academic programs in the classroom and online.-Ensures academic and student affairs compliance with SACSCOC and University policy and procedures.-Creates a culture across the campus that values a team-based and collaborative approach to supporting students.-Knowledge of imminent academic trends likely to affect future educational offerings.- Oversee processes in academic and student records, including contracts for faculty.-Direct supervisor of Registrar, Head Librarian, TRIO Director, Shaw AFB Program Director, Division Chairs, Aiken Nurse Administrator & Education Program Coordinator, Director of Educational Partnership, Student Life Director, and Academic Affairs Support Staff-Indirect supervisor of all full-time and part-time faculty-Responsible for faculty hiring priorities for full-time positions in consultation with Division Chairs and Campus Dean-Conduct annual EPMS job performance review of all full-time staff, reporting directly to the Associate Dean-Responsible in assisting to identify and hire adjunct faculty-Responsible for working with USC Columbia academic departments to secure approval for faculty to teach selected courses-Responsible for planning course schedules & final exam schedules in consultation with Division Chairs and Registrar-Responsible for supervision of academic division & faculty travel budgets - -Responsible for coordinating reports related to review of academic programs (e.g., Assessment, Blueprint, Institutional Effectiveness, etc.)-Responsible for coordinating reports related to academic program modifications (SACS& CHE), including new academic sites (both regular and dual credit)-Work with faculty regarding accreditation reports/issues related to associate degrees - -Responsible for review and revision of academic degree curricula-Responsible for review & updating of USC Sumter Bulletin-Serve as a facilitator to resolve the conflict between students & faculty (e.g., grade disputes, violations of academic integrity, etc.) in consultation with Division Chairs and Grievance Committee-Work directly with Records Officer to confirm completion of academic requirements by candidates for degrees-Serve on Dean’s Administrative Council-Collaborate with other system Academic Deans regarding academic issues related to Palmetto College bachelor’s degrees-Serve on Student Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)-Works with the Director of Student Life as the Title IX Coordinator for students Required Education and Experience -Earned doctorate from an accredited university - -Substantial record of progressively responsible leadership that includes high-level administrative or managerial experience, advanced knowledge of and experience in higher education processes and policies and procedures-Achievement in the criteria required for a faculty appointment with tenure and rank-Experience with accreditation agencies/bodies-Demonstrated record of sound financial management-Proven ability to develop and foster good relationships with both internal campus stakeholders as well as external audiences such as local, state, and national agencies, officials, and donors-Promotes a collegial and constructive environment based on open communication, positive team building, and effective management of relationships Preferred Qualifications -Experience with developing, coordinating, and delivering distance education programs-Experience with high school dual enrollment programs-Experience with student learning and/or academic program assessment Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 06/01/2026 Job Open Date 05/08/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No