Summary Function: To serve as the administrative head of the College of Humanities and Sciences and to report to the University President through the Executive Vice President and Provost.Scope: Academic areas with College of Humanities and Sciences.Essential: Oversee activities of departments within Humanities and Sciences to include preparation of budgets for departments and for the administrative Office of Humanities and Sciences; ensure that departmental budgets within the College are managed in accordance with University policy; review class scheduling; approve and certify the fulfillment of degree plans for students in the College of Humanities and Sciences; with advice from the department heads in the College, evaluate, revise or modify academic programs and curricula; coordinate institutional effectiveness programs within the College; implement University rules and regulations; recruit and evaluate personnel; recommend appointment, salary increments, promotion, tenure and termination of faculty; and coordinate and supervise graduate and undergraduate programs, degree requirements, admissions and advisement; assist with recruiting and retention of students within the College; coordinate University distance learning program logistics. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.Leadership Opportunities· Expand programs and degree development to address the local and regional workforce needs.· Expand online graduate programs and degree development to take advantage of local and regional market demand.· Expand online graduate certificate programs to align with workforce needs of the community and the market demand of the region.Working ConditionsEight-hour workday, forty hours per week, with some early or late hours depending on workload; teach one course each long semester; and attendance at various university, community, and school activities.FILLING THE POSITION WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON STATE APPROPRIATE FUNDS AVAILABILITY. This position is security sensitive.