Dean, Kremen School of Education & Human Development (Admin IV)

CSU Careers•Fresno, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief administrative and academic officer for the Kremen School of Education & Human Development. Currently, the Dean provides leadership to 63 full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty, 189 temporary faculty, and 21 staff. The Kremen School currently enrolls more than 2,400 students in undergraduate, credential, graduate, and doctoral programs; and it prepares more P-12 school teachers than any other public university in California. In addition to training the region’s teachers, the Kremen School trains ethically informed counselors and educational leaders, while providing professional support to the community and promoting applied research. The Dean is expected to work collaboratively with school and university leaders to identify and articulate a compelling vision and strategy that will define the next level of excellence. The Dean will also be tasked with the following: building and refining academic program offerings; assessing operational structures and procedures; recruiting, retaining, and supporting an exceptional faculty and staff; nurturing external relationships and partnerships; following and enforcing the Academic Policy Manual; and effectively managing the school's resources. The Dean should be committed to advancing equity and justice. Successful candidates should demonstrate leadership through significant experience in the fields of education or Counseling and their accreditation processes. An earned doctorate in a field in Kremen, and outstanding academic and scholarly credentials qualifying with an appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the departments at Kremen are required.

Requirements

Leadership style that is empowering and supportive of staff and faculty
An adherence to ethical principles and an unwavering commitment to equity and transparency
A leadership style that is transparent and is able to take the tough decisions through a policy-informed and ethical manner
Deep understanding of and appreciation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly endeavors
Demonstrated acumen in budgetary and financial affairs
Capacity to facilitate interdisciplinary work and to initiate and support creative strategies to enhance the mission and work of the school
A track record of leadership in advancing institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion in prior roles
A resourceful leader who is able to articulate a vision that inspires both personal and institutional growth
Ability to navigate institutional complexity
Demonstrated capability to serve as the public voice of the school both internally and externally
Natural relationship builder with measurable experience and/or the willingness to work with the donor community
Appreciation of and commitment to shared governance and experience in a collective bargaining environment
Familiarity with opportunities and challenges facing schools of education
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness
The ability to foster a collegial work environment among faculty, staff, and students
The skills and the capacity to bring individuals and groups with diverse views to consensus and common action
Doctoral degree or equivalent
Record of professional accomplishment sufficient to be appointed as a tenured full professor at California State University, Fresno
Minimum 3 years experience in leadership at the department chair, director, associate dean, or dean level
Experience managing and overseeing a budget