Associate Dean - Academic Affairs

City University of New York•Bronx, NY

41d•$145,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs provides executive leadership and oversight in the pursuit of academic excellence in support of the College's mission. The Associate Dean oversees multiple academic areas including, but not limited to registration, enrollment, academic departments, and grants and research administration. Responsibilities also include overseeing several key programs and initiatives such as Hostos Academic Learning Center (HALC), Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP), the Student Success Coaching Unity (SSCU), CUNY/Math Start, CSTEP/STEP, CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP), the First Year Experience Program, and Hostos Fully Online Programs. In addition, the Associate Dean for OAA serves as a member of the Executive Cabinet of OAA providing counsel and feedback on policy and administrative issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree and minimum 5 years experience in higher education academic administration--preferably at a CUNY College
Track record of significant accomplishments in academic administration
Experience overseeing academic/student advising units
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
Significant experience with research and approval of grants
Significant experience in fiscal affairs, faculty and staff development

Responsibilities

Works with the Provost to develop and implement academic policies as well as to ensure compliance with College and University policies.
Manages special projects and high impact learning initiatives with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); oversees the ASAP, SSCU, HALC, and CUNY/Math Start programs; manages registration and course enrollment.
Assists the Provost with strategic development planning; develops and manages special academic programs and initiatives. Oversees Hostos Fully Online Programs and the First Year Experience Program.
Oversees multiple academic departments.
Leads special College and University instructional initiatives including the CUNY Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP), CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) and the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP/STEP).
Manages conflict resolution within OAA; liaises with faculty leaders and academic program directors to maintain the integrity of the division's vision and to ensure staff-to-staff cooperation between OAA and diverse offices; coordinates day-to-day communications with faculty and works to resolve faculty concerns and issues; resolves or refers issues related to faculty and student complaints.
Negotiates, administers, and evaluates articulation agreements with other accredited educational institutions and manages related transfer activities.
In collaboration with the Grants Office, identifies and supports faculty applications for grant-funded opportunities. Manages other applicable grants as needed by OAA.
Represents the Provost at College and CUNY academic programs and social events as needed. Assumes other related duties assigned by the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Essential duties require on-campus presence.

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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