Associate Dean, College of Natural and Social Sciences
About The Position
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is seeking an Associate Dean for the College of Natural and Social Sciences. This Administrator III position reports to the Dean and will assist in all aspects of college administration and management. Key areas of responsibility include enrollment management, faculty and student development/affairs, research and economic development, curriculum oversight and review, innovation, and assessment. The Associate Dean will also support the Dean in outreach, public relations, grant writing, and securing outside funding. Additionally, this role involves coordinating transfer programs with community colleges and representing the College in the Dean's absence. Cal State LA is a comprehensive public university committed to diversity and serving a wide range of students, recognized as a Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI).
Requirements
- Must be qualified to be a tenured full professor in a department or program within the Natural and Social Sciences disciplines.
- Must possess a PhD or other terminal degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline or area represented within the College.
- Must demonstrate significant and successful administrative experience.
- Must demonstrate financial acumen.
- Must possess proven leadership skills.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills.
- Must possess excellent administrative skills.
- Must possess excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
- Must reside in the State of California.
- Must complete a background check (including a criminal records check) satisfactorily.
- Must file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
- Must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a mandated reporter.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of leadership experience (e.g., chairperson or program director) in higher education administration.
- Administrative experience and demonstrated success in curriculum development.
- Experience with University policies and procedures.
- Experience with faculty personnel processes and procedures.
- Experience with student affairs policies and procedures.
- Experience with lecturer retention.
- Experience evaluating non-tenure track faculty.
- Demonstrated success in college-level teaching at the undergraduate program levels.
- Demonstrated success in research, scholarly and/or creative activities in the fields within the college.
- Familiarity with a collective bargaining environment.
- Familiarity with Cal State LA/CSU policies and regulations governing curriculum, instruction and student affairs.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Dean in all aspects of college administration and management.
- Oversee enrollment management.
- Support faculty professional development and affairs.
- Manage student development and affairs.
- Contribute to research and economic development initiatives.
- Provide oversight and review of curriculum and programs.
- Drive innovation and assessment within the college.
- Assist with outreach and public relations.
- Engage in grant writing and outside funding development.
- Coordinate transfer programs with feeder community colleges.
- Represent the College when the Dean is absent.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package is provided.
- All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
