Associate Dean, Operations

Cal Poly-posted 15 days ago

$185,000 - $200,000/Yr

Full-time • Executive

San Luis, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

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The Associate Dean, Operations is a key participant on the administrative leadership team of the college and reports directly to the Dean. The primary focus of this position is on the internal operations and resources of the college, focusing on academic operations, fiscal resources, and facilities. This position may also represent the Dean when necessary at significant university meetings and events. Additionally, this position is expected to collaborate with Associate and Assistant Deans, Department Heads, Center Directors, faculty and staff on cross-college projects and initiatives and will work closely with the Dean’s office staff. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) at Cal Poly is one of the nation’s premier colleges of agriculture and natural resources – and the fifth-largest of its kind in the U.S. With more than 4,200 undergraduates, 16 majors, five graduate programs, and 192 dedicated faculty and staff, CAFES is a powerhouse of innovation, impact and hands-on learning. Our signature Learn by Doing philosophy comes alive across 10,000 acres of cropland, pastures, orchards, vineyards, and forests, as well as in specialized teaching and research facilities. From the Animal Health Center and Equine Center to the Center for Wine and Viticulture, Ag Tech Center and Plant Sciences Complex, and Marine Transportation facilities at the Solano campus, students and faculty work side by side – tackling real-world challenges and shaping the future of food, agriculture and the environment. Discover more at cafes.calpoly.edu .

Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex budget systems.
Exceptional communication skills, including written and verbal skills, and the ability to work effectively with others on and off campus.
Exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills.
Excellent leadership and management skills.
Ability to work with interdisciplinary college and university leadership and outside industry leaders and partners.
A leadership style characterized by integrity, openness, flexibility, inclusiveness, transparency, and kindness.
Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and a willingness to take initiative.
Exhibit high standards of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and professionalism in dealing with sensitive matters.
Demonstrated use of tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain composure.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, collaborative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Thorough knowledge of effective personnel management practices and supervisory skills including a demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Working knowledge of effective management principles including proven supervisory skills with the ability to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate multiple projects to meet deadlines with a finished, efficient, and effective product.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and online calendaring, email, and cloud-based shared drives.
Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
PhD or terminal degree
Credentials appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor
At least three years of relevant higher education administrative experience (as examples): chairing a significant faculty committee, serving as department chair/head or program director/coordinator, directing a center or a sufficiently complex research program.
Distinguished record of achievement
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, research and service
A commitment to collegial and collaborative interactions spanning the college and university

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

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