Dean, College of Education

CSU Careers•Sacramento, CA

11h•$17,000 - $20,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean is part of the Provost’s Academic Affairs Leadership Team and serves as the chief academic and administrative officer and spokesperson of the College of Education in support of student success, academic excellence, community success, and inclusivity. The primary responsibilities of the Dean are to provide leadership and manage the programs and activities of the College as one of the academic units of California State University, Sacramento. To this end, the Dean facilitates and supports faculty development and productivity in teaching, scholarly and creative activities, and service to the institution and the community; represents the college and assists in partnerships with regional community colleges, school districts and education initiatives; coordinates and supports the development and evaluation of instructional program offerings and student support systems; and assists departments and centers of the College in accreditation efforts. The Dean’s leadership and management responsibility includes fostering an inclusive learning and working environment in the College and implementing proactive programs and initiatives in support thereof. The Dean has primary responsibility for external funds development, gifts, grants, and contracts that support the breadth of activities of the College, and provides leadership in building strong relationships with, and generating support in, the greater community for the benefit of the College and University. The Dean also oversees development of annual budget requests and administers the College’s budget. The Dean is responsible for personnel matters, including coordinating and supervising the administrative duties of department chairs, staff and program directors, and for making independent recommendations on all College appointment, retention, tenure, and promotion requests. The Dean is responsible for implementation of the University’s and Division Academic and Strategic Plans in the College. The Dean is supported by an Associate Dean and staff in the Dean’s Office. The Dean works in partnership with all other units on campus to fulfill the mission of the University. The Dean provides a communication link between other campus administrators and the College’s department chairs and program directors, and coordinates long-range planning for the College. The Dean serves as an advocate for the diverse needs of the College in support of the mission of the University, particularly at the University and CSU System-wide levels. The Dean is a university administrative officer and performs these and other duties as assigned by the Provost/Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Requirements

Possession of an earned doctorate and eligibility for a senior faculty appointment within the College of Education or equivalent relevant experience that demonstrates commitment to academic excellence.
Experience with shared faculty governance and collaborative decision-making that values diverse voices and perspectives
Strong teaching experience and record of research or scholarly activity in one or more of the disciplines in the College, with openness to innovative approaches to education
Experience with personnel and fiscal resource management with ability to think strategically and implement new initiatives
Experience with assessment of program learning outcomes and interest in implementing improvements that enhance student success
Experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary programs and scholarship that connects different fields of knowledge
Five years of administrative experience in a university setting, including experience as a department chair or equivalent leadership role.
Leadership ability to articulate and support the mission of the College while advocating for programs and initiatives
Commitment to fostering inclusive environments where diverse faculty, staff, and students can thrive, with willingness to learn and implement equity-minded practices
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholder groups effectively
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to work collegially and collaboratively across differences
Ability and commitment to generate external funds through grants, partnerships, and other revenue streams, with willingness to develop expertise in this area
Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, with interest in undergraduate and graduate education approaches that prepare students for success
Knowledge and experience with accreditation processes including disciplinary accrediting agencies
Evidence of community involvement and leadership in areas such as student recruitment, alumni relations, and fundraising
Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial mindset with understanding of and enthusiasm for supporting the varied goals of college faculty and innovative academic programs
Champion of undergraduate and graduate research with experience developing robust student support programs and mentorship initiatives
Passion for Liberal Arts education and its transformative power in developing critical thinking and engaged citizenship
Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to the preservation or implementation of Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
Experience leading in unionized environments with expertise in collaborative approaches to collective bargaining and employee relations
Strategic visionary with ability to build on existing strengths while creating bold, forward-thinking plans for the College’s future
Experience in Community Engagement, Service Learning, and/or Global Education with innovative approaches to connecting academic work with real-world impact
Technology leadership with demonstrated understanding how to leverage emerging technologies to enhance instruction, research, and student engagement in meaningful ways.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and manage the programs and activities of the College
Facilitate and support faculty development and productivity in teaching, scholarly and creative activities, and service to the institution and the community
Represent the college and assists in partnerships with regional community colleges, school districts and education initiatives
Coordinate and support the development and evaluation of instructional program offerings and student support systems
Assist departments and centers of the College in accreditation efforts
Foster an inclusive learning and working environment in the College and implementing proactive programs and initiatives in support thereof
External funds development, gifts, grants, and contracts that support the breadth of activities of the College
Provide leadership in building strong relationships with, and generating support in, the greater community for the benefit of the College and University
Oversee development of annual budget requests and administers the College’s budget
Responsible for personnel matters, including coordinating and supervising the administrative duties of department chairs, staff and program directors, and for making independent recommendations on all College appointment, retention, tenure, and promotion requests
Responsible for implementation of the University’s and Division Academic and Strategic Plans in the College
Provide a communication link between other campus administrators and the College’s department chairs and program directors, and coordinates long-range planning for the College
Serve as an advocate for the diverse needs of the College in support of the mission of the University, particularly at the University and CSU System-wide levels
Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost/Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs