The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Arts & Sciences, works in partnership with the Dean of the School of Applied Technology and the Dean of the School of Architecture, Management, and Engineering Technology, and reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Responsible for oversight and leadership for the School and the General Education curriculum, the Dean manages a budget of about $3 million, 6 academic departments offering 25 programs at both the associate and bachelor's degree levels, and more than 70 faculty and staff. The school encompasses both traditional Liberal Arts disciplines - English & Humanities, Mathematics & Physics, Social & Behavioral Sciences ? as well as Professional disciplines - Agriculture & Veterinary Technology, Physical & Life Sciences, and Nursing. Working alongside the faculty in these programs, the Dean is responsible for leading the School in the development of a mission, vision, and goals related to program development, recruitment, retention, space, and technology needs. Additionally, the Dean interacts with our community college and industry partners, as well as donors, as we seek additional funding for the School through grants, partnerships, and philanthropy. The Dean serves as a member of the President's Council, Dean's Council, Retention Committee, Red Flag team, and the Academic Affairs Collaboration Team.

Successful candidates for this position will have demonstrated experience in the following areas.

Academic planning, program development, assessment, and accreditation

• A record of collaborative leadership working among different disciplines and departments
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to facilitate implementation of the institutional strategic plan by aligning school goals and mission with institutional priorities
• Ability to guide and support departments as they develop and expand associate and bachelor's degree programs and micro-credentials to grow enrollment in the School
• Expands and improves the school's technological facilities, the Center for Organic & Sustainable Agriculture, and health related programs
• Represents the school within SUNY and with regional and national accreditation agencies

Faculty & Staff Hiring, Evaluation, and Development

• Works with faculty on the recruitment and hiring of diverse faculty members, both full-time and part-time, to meet departmental teaching needs
• Provides mentoring, guidance and feedback to new and continuing faculty and staff members related to their performance at the institution
• Provides recommendations on faculty and staff contract renewals, promotions, and tenure decisions
• Partners with the Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence on professional development opportunities for faculty during Professional Development week and throughout the academic year

Student recruitment, retention, and success

• Works with Enrollment Management and faculty on the recruitment of students into the academic programs within the school and marketing materials to use with students, families, and external partners
• Serves as a point of contact within the school for student and family concerns about faculty, classes, or academic decisions
• Regularly reviews data related to student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and graduation to understand trends, successes, and challenges and uses the data to make informed decisions about process, procedures, and changes that may be needed to facilitate student success
• Works with Department Chairs on the development of Enrollment and Retention plans for each of their academic programs

Fiscal Management, Grant Writing, and External Relations

• Manages fiscal resources of the school including the development and management of the departmental and school level budgets, capital expenditures, equipment and facilities needs, and management of grant funds received by the school
• Works with Financial Affairs, Facilities, and external architecture company on the renovation of the Agriculture Science Building which is slated to begin in Fall 2024.
• Collaborates with Institutional Advancement on cultivation of donors and external partnerships to benefit the School of Arts & Sciences
• Collaborates with the AVP for Grants and Contracts on the identification, application, and implementation of grants to benefit the programs within the School of Arts & Sciences

General Education and Interdisciplinary thinking

• Promotes the development and implementation of the college's general education curriculum consistent with SUNY and MSCHE guidelines
• Works with departments outside of the school to coordinate the integration of liberal arts into technology based programs
• Partners with faculty across campus, to articulate the value of the General Education curriculum within the context of the career focused majors that attract many of our students to the college

Requirements:

• An earned doctorate in a discipline that is represented in the School of Arts & Sciences
• A distinguished record of teaching with college and university service appropriate for appointment as a tenured full professor in a department within the school
• At least a 5-year record of increasing responsibility and success as a leader and manager in academic administration within higher education
• Demonstrated experience in both budget management and securing external funding
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• University

Work Location: In person