Dean Of Assessment And Curriculum

• Lead the program review process in collaboration with Department Chairs and oversight from VPAA.
• Provide constructive feedback and assist with collection of syllabi and textbook orders each term.
• Routinely update resources on Guided Pathways (e.g., degree planning forms, sample programs of study).
• Develop course schedule each term in collaboration with Department Chairs and oversight from VPAA.
• Update 2-year course rotation in collaboration with Department Chairs and oversight from VPAA.
• Facilitate the preparation of feasibility studies in the development of new certificate and degree programs Assessment and Accreditation.
• Lead assessment of student learning in multiple levels in collaboration with faculty and oversight from VPAA (i.e., courselevel student learning outcomes, program learning outcomes for each degree, co-curricular and general education outcomes assessment). 
• Assist faculty with course mapping process that directly aligns with the assessment of program learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with VPAA on strategic plan initiatives and update institutional effectiveness measures.
• Assist with annual assessment report to summarize findings of programs.
• Assist with document collection for accreditation purposes with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Hiring, Support, and Supervision.
• Assist in faculty recruitment, review of credentials to determine courses and modalities qualified to teach.
• Supervise the Director of Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness.
• Provide support to faculty in grant management and fulfillment of grant objectives.
• Provide support to Department Chairs with annual budgets for academic programs.
• Offer trainings to faculty on assessment of student learning Student Experiences.
• Review and investigate academic integrity concerns.
• Review and investigate informal student complaints.
• Receive and evaluate Incomplete Contracts for students needing additional time beyond the length of the term.
• Process grade changes for students on student information system.
• Assist with advising students where necessary Service to the College.
• Co-Chair: Academic Council, Assessment & Curriculum Committee.
• Member: Scholastic & Appeals, Institutional Research and Effectiveness Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Advisory Committees for each discipline.
• Continue the development of standard operating procedures for Academics.

• Master’s Degree required in education, research methods, or related field.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, and ABILITIES: Preferred candidates will have proven success in the following: 
  • Expertise in assessment, data analysis, and educational outcomes.
  • Ability to synthesize and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, prepare and present reports effectively.
  • 5 years teaching experience (higher education preferred).
  • Proficiency in Office 365 tools.
  • Cultural competence in serving Indigenous students and/or other minoritized populations.

For the past 40 years, the Nebraska Indian Community College has been and remains dedicated to planting the seeds of knowledge through unique and culturally relevant educational experiences. These experiences are geared toward all Umonhon(Omaha), Isanti (Santee Dakota), and other learners attending classes at one of our three campuses. NICC is open to all who are willing to enhance and improve their lives.In order to create a more perfect setting for learning, we are actively pursuing new and improved educational facilities. Further, the college has recently received excellent marks, with the next site visit scheduled in seven years. The college is dedicated to bringing state-of-the-art facilities and programs to our learners, and it is our intention to encourage students to take advantage of a quality, culturally-based education.Our aim is to provide you with a quality learning experience and to equip you with the skills and knowledge that you will need in the profession of your choice. We invite you to become a part of our learning community. We welcome learners, visitors, and especially family members of present and past students. I would like to personally invite you to learn about us so that we can learn about you to better serve you to prepare for your aspirations, hopes, and dreams. Our campuses are constantly sponsoring programs, activities, and events in the community – thus showing our enthusiastic spirit of reaching out and making out environment a better place to work, communicate, play, learn, and live.