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SPENCER, PHD
H: (937) 931-5010 | kspencer61@woh.rr.com
Profile at: www.linkedin.com/in/kenspencer
Executive Profile
Education Manager skilled in talent recruiting, student retention, financial management and
student relations. Over 20 years teaching, leadership, and management experience in education,
including multi-site responsibilities. Strong focus on ethics, accreditation and auditing results, and
staff development.
Skill Highlights
- Leadership
- Budgeting
- Team Building
- Staff Development
- Communication
- New program delivery
Core Accomplishments
Staff Development:
Launched well-received professional development programs.
Mentored and coached employees resulting in increased promotion and retention of
staff.
Operations Management:
Implemented and managed multiple academic programs.
Handled all functions related to academic affairs management.
Organizational Success:
Directed accreditation self-studies resulting in maximum positive accreditation
results.
Provided coordination for fulfillment of certification with the Ohio Board of Regents.
Professional Experience
Dean of Academic Affairs
Jan 2014 to Dec 2014
Brown Mackie College - Cincinnati, OH
Managed day-to-day operations of Academic Affairs Department.
Supervised an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, eight (8) Department Chairs, two (2)
Academic Advisors, a Registrar, and Librarian.
Interacted regularly with students, faculty, and cross-functional managers, sharing
information and providing consultation.
Maintained compliance with regulatory agencies and internal auditing requirements.
Dean of Academic Affairs
Oct 2010 to Jan 2014
The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati, OH
Managed day-to-day operations of Academic Affairs Department.
Supervised six (6)Academic Directors, two (2) Librarians, two (2) Academic Advisors, two (2)
Registrars, and an Administrative Assistant.
Developed and updated persistence initiatives for the campus.
Interacted regularly and positively with other functional directors throughout the campus and
Art Institute System
Maintained compliance with regulatory agencies and internal auditing requirements.
Director of Education
Oct 2008 to Oct 2010
KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - Columbus, OH
Managed day-to-day operations of Academic Affairs Department.
Supervised, presented, and coordinated quarterly in-service training of staff and
faculty.
Led accreditation self-study and visit resulting in highly successful outcomes.
Education
B.S., Business Administration
Franklin University - Columbus, OH
1975
1980
1983
2000
Skills
Computer Applications: Accounting software, including Business Works, Great Plains, and
Peachtree; Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project,
Windows, and Word
Leadership and Management: Information Technology, Internal Auditing, team building,
employee development, teaching and training