Associate Dean

Job Title
Associate Dean

Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department
College Of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Kingsville, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Associate Dean, under general direction, oversees and provides leadership and support for department heads and faculty within the College. Assists the Dean with academic matters and is responsible for quality assurance of administrative matters handled by the office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the Dean in the management and leadership of the College by performing various assigned tasks and by representing the College at various committee meetings and functions.

Ensures that administrative matters are carried out in an effective and efficient manner to provide excellent service to Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) constituencies.

Develops strategies, in consultation with the Dean, for allocation of resources, management, and support structures to deliver the College's strategies and policies for education and resultant improvements in metrics for entry standards and enrollment growth.

Manages the administration of funds and procedures relating to the College's financial operations, including reporting and policy implementation.

Provides training to faculty, administration, and staff. Develops funding opportunities for faculty, administration, and staff, and coordinates accreditation studies and activities.

Coordinates and actively participates in student recruitment and retention programs to ensure successful enrollment goals.

Monitors semester course offerings in terms of enrollment numbers, number of offerings, time of offerings, and size of classes.

Collects various data and assembles information concerning the College which can be used to project the image of the College to the public and to various funding groups.

Develops and maintains a public information and support system for and among alumni of the College.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Fills in for Dean when not present

Facilitates college student retention efforts, consults with students and parents

Assists the Dean in keeping faculty informed on Promotion and Tenure Timelines and provide faculty feedback on Annual Evaluation

Assist Dean in University Farm Facility improvements and farm management team oversight

Collaborates with Dean, Unit Heads and faculty to assist in development of Federal Initiatives for enhancing external grant development

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge of - Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of policies and procedures of TAMUS.

Ability to - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.