FSM-FMI Campus
P.O. Box 614
Colonia Yap, FM 96943

The College of Micronesia-FSM seeks to fill the position of Campus Dean for the FSM-FMI Campus. Reporting to the Vice President for Instructional Affairs, the Campus Dean is the administrator providing strategic instructional and student services leadership that supports the College of Micronesia - FSM goals and strategic plan. The campus dean plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates FSM-FMI programs and services to ensure that the educational needs of students and the community are satisfied.

The FSM-FMI Dean is a key contributor to policy formulation, strategic planning, and budget development, and a member of the College of Micronesia - FSM administrative team responsible for implementing the shared vision and direction of professional programs and instructional delivery. These responsibilities include accreditation (including meeting STCW regulations) and serving as the campus Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO), strategic planning, assessment, program development, instructional technologies, budget management, recruitment and enrollment management, development, support and evaluation of faculty, in conjunction and collaboration with college wide offices and respective Vice Presidents.

Provide strategic instructional, student services, and administrative leadership to support college goals and strategic plan. Ensure academic programs comply with requirements of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers (CTCW). Develop highly engaging, high impact practices for student retention and graduation. Plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate FSM –FMI programs and services. Recruit, supervise and evaluate qualified faculty and staff. Formulate policy and is a member of the Management Team. Develop and manage budget. Must maintain strong relationships with industry, professional groups, accrediting bodies, government and the community. Assist with fund raining activities.

The detailed functional responsibly is here http://www.comfsm.fm/hr/Major-Functional-Responsibilities-Dean-of-FSM-FMI.pdf

Master’s degree from a US accredited institution in a discipline relevant to FSM-FMI’s programs or a STCW certification of Master or Chief Mate. Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Experience: Must have three (3) to five (5) years of progressive administrative leadership experience in post-secondary education; military service, or merchant marine experience. Ability and Knowledge: Excellent written and oral communication skills; familiarity with maritime environment; and ability to establish effective partnerships. Demonstrated commitment to student success.

Preffered: Experience working with the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for seafarers (STCW).

Candidates must demonstrate successful combination of teaching, progressive work experience in management, strategic planning and budgeting experience, administrative or related professional work which indicates possession of knowledge and skills required to be successful in the position. Evidence of exemplary ability in reading, writing, and public speaking in the English Language is required. Evidence of excellent multitasking ability and organization of an office with multi projects and deadlines. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with faculty, staff, administrators, community members, private companies, government officials, and students.

Knowledge of management and organization principles and practices; standards, and practices of the Accreditation Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges; principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional practices; knowledge of federal programs, principles of group dynamics and human relations; assessment and performance appraisal principles, practices, and techniques including development of improvement plans.

Candidates invited for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts at or before interviews. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification and criminal background check.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf ); 
3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. A minimum of three professional reference letters under 6 months old;
5. Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
6. Court report under 6 months old; and

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei  FM  96941

 (U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until November 7, 2020 followed by screening by the committee or until filled. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.