Interim Associate Dean, College of Humanitites (CSU Employees only)

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

12d•$165,000 - $182,000

About The Position

As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission-aligned with the university's vision, values, and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team. Encourages courageous and resilient, solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mindset. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals. The Interim Associate Dean assists the Dean in carrying out the mission of the college and serves as Acting Dean during the Dean's absence. Under the direction of the Dean, the Interim Associate Dean provides leadership for course scheduling; developing, processing, and achieving University-level approval for curriculum proposals; and assessment. Assists departments and programs with program reviews, including development and approval of self-studies, and implements changes resulting from reviews. Coordinates advisement services through the oversight of the college Student Services Center/EOP, in collaboration with the Director and staff. Serves as coordinator of student grievance, grade appeal, and other disciplinary processes, meeting and consulting with students and faculty as needed. The Interim Associate Dean assists the Dean with strategic planning and decision-making for the college and, together with the Director of Finance and Operations and the Director of Development, assists in planning and other activities related to college advancement and resource issues. The Interim Associate Dean coordinates college celebratory occasions, including Commencement and award ceremonies; represents the Dean or College at on- and off-campus events as needed; and performs other duties as assigned. As a leader, the Interim Associate Dean will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles .

Requirements

Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
Tenured faculty member at the rank of associate professor or above.
Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching.
At least 3 years as department chair or equivalent, demonstrating successful academic administrative experience including budget and resource management, schedule and curriculum, and personnel decisions.
Demonstrated effectiveness as a member of an academic administrative team.
Demonstrated excellence in public relations and communication and writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and committees with collaborative leadership style.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in responding to and enriching the increasing diversity and international profile of this institution.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating curriculum development, including guiding curriculum through university level curriculum committees.
Experience in initiating and managing student recruitment and retention initiatives.
Demonstrated ability in student advisement and mentoring.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Assists the Dean in carrying out the mission of the college and serves as Acting Dean during the Dean's absence.
Provides leadership for course scheduling; developing, processing, and achieving University-level approval for curriculum proposals; and assessment.
Assists departments and programs with program reviews, including development and approval of self-studies, and implements changes resulting from reviews.
Coordinates advisement services through the oversight of the college Student Services Center/EOP, in collaboration with the Director and staff.
Serves as coordinator of student grievance, grade appeal, and other disciplinary processes, meeting and consulting with students and faculty as needed.
Assists the Dean with strategic planning and decision-making for the college and, together with the Director of Finance and Operations and the Director of Development, assists in planning and other activities related to college advancement and resource issues.
Coordinates college celebratory occasions, including Commencement and award ceremonies
Represents the Dean or College at on- and off-campus events as needed
Performs other duties as assigned.