Dean, College of Education

California State University, Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

1d•$10,106 - $32,441•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean serves on the provost’s academic leadership team as the chief academic and administrative officer and spokesperson for Sacramento State’s College of Education. The Dean leads and manages the College’s programs and activities as an academic unit of California State University, Sacramento, and implements the University’s Academic and Strategic Plans within the College. The Dean facilitates faculty development and productivity in teaching, scholarship and creative activities, and service; represents the College and supports partnerships with regional entities and initiatives; and coordinates the development and evaluation of instructional programs and student support systems. The Dean has primary responsibility for developing external funds, gifts, grants, and contracts, and for building community relationships and support for the College. The role also oversees annual budget requests and administration of the College’s budget, personnel matters, and the administrative work of program chairs, program directors, and staff. The Dean makes independent recommendations on College appointments, retention, tenure, and promotion requests, and supports faculty efforts to improve assessment of student learning outcomes across degree and credential programs. The Dean is supported by an Associate Dean and the Dean’s Office staff, advocates for the College’s diverse needs at University and CSU System-wide levels, and performs other duties assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President. This is a full-time, on-site, at-will position. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., although hours may vary depending on department needs. The anticipated hiring range is $17,000–$19,000 per month; the CSU classification salary range is $10,106–$32,441 per month. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check. Employees must reside in California by their date of hire and be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Earned doctorate and eligibility for a senior faculty appointment within the College of Education, or equivalent work experience.
Experience assessing program learning outcomes.
Three years of administrative experience in a university, preferably including department-level experience.
Experience with and commitment to interdisciplinary programs and scholarship.
Successful fiscal resource management experience.
Recent, demonstrated commitment to working with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Experience with disciplinary accrediting and credentialing agencies.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work collegially and collaboratively toward the College’s goals and mission.
Ability to advocate strongly for College programs.
Demonstrated commitment to shared faculty governance.
Successful teaching experience and a record of research or scholarly activity in one or more College disciplines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to generate external funds.
Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Knowledge and experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.
Knowledge of programs within the College.
Evidence of community involvement and leadership related to student recruitment and fundraising.
Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents.
Satisfactory completion of the background check process.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and California residency by the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of and willingness to support the varied goals of College faculty and academic programs.
Understanding of and willingness to support undergraduate and graduate research and student support programs.
Experience with and commitment to a Liberal Arts education.
Demonstrated experience as a department chair or in an equivalent position.
Knowledge of and/or experience with accreditation processes.
Experience managing a unionized workforce subject to collective bargaining agreements.
Ability to build on existing strengths to create a vibrant vision for the future of the College.
Experience supporting Community Engagement, Service Learning, and/or Global Education.
Demonstrated understanding of the value of and support for effective use of technology in instruction and research.
Evidence of community involvement.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the College of Education’s programs and activities as an academic unit of Sacramento State.
Facilitate and support faculty development and productivity in teaching, scholarly and creative activities, and service to the institution and community.
Represent the College and assist with partnerships involving regional entities and initiatives.
Coordinate and support development and evaluation of instructional program offerings and student support systems.
Lead external funding development, including gifts, grants, and contracts, and build community relationships and support for the College.
Oversee development of annual budget requests and administer the College’s budget.
Manage personnel matters, including coordinating and supervising the administrative duties of program chairs, program directors, and staff.
Make independent recommendations on College appointments, retention, tenure, and promotion requests.
Support faculty efforts to improve assessment of student learning outcomes for degree and credential programs.
Implement the University’s Academic and Strategic Plans within the College.
Advocate for the College’s diverse needs, particularly at University and CSU System-wide levels.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President.