Assistant Dean of Sciences, School of STEM
Apply NowCompany: Ocean County College
Location: Toms River, NJ 08753
Description:
Salary: $71,014.00 - $94,686.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300697
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
The Position
This position assists in the administration of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics programs of the science department in the School of STEM; performs faculty observations, prepares the operating budget and participates in strategic planning activities. This position also manages professional development planning, participates in staff recruitment activities and promotes student engagement.
Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator
Staff Duration: Full Time 12 months
What You Will Do
1. Exercises science department leadership in program development and maintenance.
2. Organizes, develops, evaluates, implements and monitors Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics programs and assessment activities.
3. Reviews, evaluates, observes and recommends science faculty for promotion and tenure.
4. Assists with the supervision and evaluation of science staff as well as science faculty observations, provides recommendations to support hiring, development and retention decisions impacting employees.
5. Participates in processes related to obtaining grants and Science department budget planning; works with outside contacts in the implementation of articulation agreements.
6. Develops and implements science class/faculty schedules, student advising schedules and office hours.
7. Manages and responds to student concerns and issues within the science department.
8. Prepares reports and maintains standards related to the accreditation process.
9. Ensures safety and environmental compliance in science laboratories.
10. Teaches up to 6 credits/year.
11. Related projects, initiatives and duties as assigned.
The Successful Candidate Must Have
1. Master's Degree in an academic discipline related to Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Physics.
2. Five years of experience in Higher Education of which at least two years was in administration and at least three years was in a post-secondary teaching position.
3. Four years of leadership or supervisory experience that required accountability for department, unit, function, program or team/student results.
4. Demonstrated ability to use Office Suite, database or other related technology that required the ability to analyze and create detailed documents, reports, presentations, instructional materials, etc.
Even Better If You Have
1. Doctorate Degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry.
2. Two or more years of prior teaching experience at a Community College.
Ocean County College offers the following benefits to full-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:
Personal Time Off:
OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.
Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days
Sick: Thirteen (13) Days
Holidays: Fifteen (15) College Recognized Holidays
Pension Benefits:
Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. Depending on the position and NJ State review, the participating pension will be the Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), or the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP). For more information visit:
Health Benefits:
Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. Coverage is effective after a 2-month wait period. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011. To view the cost of contribution calculator, plan coverage, and more information visit:
Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Our generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.
Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver
OCC offers tuition reimbursement to accredited credit and certificate programs, as well as OCC credit tuition waiver and non-credit course reimbursement for employees and their eligible dependents.
Ocean County College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.
Employee Assistance Program:
OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.
Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300697
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
The Position
This position assists in the administration of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics programs of the science department in the School of STEM; performs faculty observations, prepares the operating budget and participates in strategic planning activities. This position also manages professional development planning, participates in staff recruitment activities and promotes student engagement.
Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator
Staff Duration: Full Time 12 months
What You Will Do
1. Exercises science department leadership in program development and maintenance.
2. Organizes, develops, evaluates, implements and monitors Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics programs and assessment activities.
3. Reviews, evaluates, observes and recommends science faculty for promotion and tenure.
4. Assists with the supervision and evaluation of science staff as well as science faculty observations, provides recommendations to support hiring, development and retention decisions impacting employees.
5. Participates in processes related to obtaining grants and Science department budget planning; works with outside contacts in the implementation of articulation agreements.
6. Develops and implements science class/faculty schedules, student advising schedules and office hours.
7. Manages and responds to student concerns and issues within the science department.
8. Prepares reports and maintains standards related to the accreditation process.
9. Ensures safety and environmental compliance in science laboratories.
10. Teaches up to 6 credits/year.
11. Related projects, initiatives and duties as assigned.
The Successful Candidate Must Have
1. Master's Degree in an academic discipline related to Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Physics.
2. Five years of experience in Higher Education of which at least two years was in administration and at least three years was in a post-secondary teaching position.
3. Four years of leadership or supervisory experience that required accountability for department, unit, function, program or team/student results.
4. Demonstrated ability to use Office Suite, database or other related technology that required the ability to analyze and create detailed documents, reports, presentations, instructional materials, etc.
Even Better If You Have
1. Doctorate Degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry.
2. Two or more years of prior teaching experience at a Community College.
Ocean County College offers the following benefits to full-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:
Personal Time Off:
OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.
Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days
Sick: Thirteen (13) Days
Holidays: Fifteen (15) College Recognized Holidays
Pension Benefits:
Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. Depending on the position and NJ State review, the participating pension will be the Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), or the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP). For more information visit:
Health Benefits:
Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. Coverage is effective after a 2-month wait period. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011. To view the cost of contribution calculator, plan coverage, and more information visit:
Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee.
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Our generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.
Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver
OCC offers tuition reimbursement to accredited credit and certificate programs, as well as OCC credit tuition waiver and non-credit course reimbursement for employees and their eligible dependents.
Ocean County College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.
Employee Assistance Program:
OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.