Interim Associate Dean for Academic Pathways and Partnerships, Administrator III, Temporary

Sonoma State University•Sonoma, CA

19d•$12,500 - $13,100

About The Position

The Associate Dean for Academic Pathways and Partnerships provides management, guidance, and strategic leadership for curriculum and program development within the Office of Academic Programs in the Provost’s Office. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies, the incumbent leads academic initiatives including community outreach, external K–12 partnerships supporting dual enrollment and college readiness, and integration of career pathways. The Associate Dean promotes High-Impact Practices and integrative and interdisciplinary learning in collaboration with administrators, faculty, and staff across Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Strategic Enrollment Management. The role oversees the institution’s dual enrollment and career-based curriculum, working with faculty, students, and staff to ensure course and curriculum quality. The incumbent also supervises staff and coordinates curriculum development and change processes, dual enrollment, and career integration planning managed by the Office of Academic Programs. This is a temporary Administrator III position open only to Sonoma State University employees. It is a Management Personnel Plan appointment serving at the pleasure of the President; reappointment depends on performance and administrative and budgetary considerations, and the University may end the appointment before its scheduled expiration. Employees must reside in California, and a satisfactory background check is required before an offer. Evidence of required degrees, certificates, or licenses is required at hire.

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree or terminal degree in the incumbent’s field.
At least three years of successful higher education leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Demonstrated record of successful teaching and supporting a diverse student population.
Demonstrated experience with curriculum development and approval, academic planning, program development, scheduling, and assessment.
Successful leadership and management in a shared governance environment.
Strong commitment to creating an equity-focused, inclusive, student-centered culture and improving recruitment, retention, and graduation rates.
Strong working knowledge of standard office software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Evidence of required degree(s), certificate(s), and/or license(s) at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of student information systems such as PeopleSoft or EAB.
Experience with curricular redesign and implementation.

Responsibilities

Provide management, guidance, and strategic leadership for curriculum and program development within the Office of Academic Programs.
Administer and provide oversight and direction for academic programs, including community outreach initiatives and external K–12 partnerships supporting dual enrollment and college readiness.
Integrate career pathways into academic programming.
Promote High-Impact Practices and integrative and interdisciplinary learning in collaboration with administrators, faculty, and staff across Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Strategic Enrollment Management.
Oversee the institution’s dual enrollment and career-based curriculum, collaborating with faculty, students, and staff to ensure course and curriculum quality.
Supervise staff.
Coordinate curriculum development and change processes managed in the Office of Academic Programs.
Coordinate dual enrollment and career integration planning responsibilities managed in the Office of Academic Programs.