Associate Dean

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Dean for College Operations oversees data collection and reporting for various college constituents, including the provost office and other college stakeholders. The Associate Dean coordinates with appropriate bodies to advise the Dean on all technology, facilities, budget and personnel matters in the college. The Associate Dean may teach as needed and will serve as college representative in strategic university initiatives. This position supports the human resources, finance, facilities, and technological infrastructure of the college. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Terminal degree in a program within the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education
Strong record of teaching, research or creative activity sufficient to be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
Administrative experience as program coordinator or related administrative experience
Excellent communication skills
Collaborative leadership style
Demonstrated commitment to diversity
Demonstrated commitment to faculty and student success
Ability to leverage data systems such as Workday, Faculty Success, and SQLR Server Reporting Services to meet college and university needs
Facility with application of college, university and UA System policies
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience as department chair, School director or related administrative experience
Experience working at an institution serving non-traditional students
Experience collaborating across programs, colleges, and non-academic units to facilitate events, initiatives, and budgetary commitments

Responsibilities

Work with human resource and finance teams on budget and personnel issues
Work with Facilities and IT Services to maintain and develop space and technical resources
Collaborate with college units and provost office to ensure accurate reporting
Collaborate college units, college scheduler, and provost office to ensure effective course and facilities scheduling
Innovate and maintain college success metrics
Lead College strategic planning and self-study processes
Collaborate and interface with numerous campus personnel, including other academic unit heads, and personnel in units such as Human Resources, Admissions, Records, Finance and Administration, Physical Plant and Purchasing among others.