Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, the Dean of the College of Education & Human Services (CEHS) provides leadership for administrative, curricular, and budgetary matters within CEHS and provides a vision that contributes to achieving the goals of the institutional strategic plan. This is inclusive of:The Dean, working collaboratively with all stakeholders within CEHS will create a collective vision and strategic plan for CEHSCultivating a culture of curricular innovation that leads to regionally and nationally recognized student outcomesExpanding innovative research within the collegeBuilding productive relationships within CEHS, the Rider University community, K-12 public schools within the region, and other external stakeholders.Identifying and developing new programs (in collaboration with the faculty)Recruiting a diverse student body (in collaboration with Enrollment Management)Focusing on initiatives that improve student success at the undergraduate and graduate level (as measured by retention, persistence, and graduation rates).The Dean serves as the primary liaison to the New Jersey Department of Education for Rider University and is an active member of NJ-ACTE, providing a leadership role in the creation of policies that impact K-12 education and initial and advanced teacher certification programs. The Dean also serves as the institution liaison to other licensing boards in New Jersey that relate to programs within CEHS. Of particular importance, the Dean will provide day-to-day leadership and management of all undergraduate and graduate program reviews and ensure that individual programs within the college achieve and maintain appropriate accreditation/certification.