Associate Dean, School of Education

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Work Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm

Brief Job Overview/Summary

Reporting to the Dean of Education, the Associate Dean of Education serves as a key partner in advancing the School of Education’s academic, fiscal, and administrative priorities. The Associate Dean collaborates with the Dean to provide strategic leadership in curriculum and program development, accreditation and program review, assessment, faculty and staff recruitment and retention, and the advancement of research, scholarship, and grant activity. The Associate Dean also supports fundraising efforts and represents the School to senior administration, students, alumni, and internal and external constituents, alongside, and at the discretion of the Dean.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership:

• Collaborates with the Dean to provide innovative leadership and vision in the development, growth, and implementation of academic programs and policies within the School.
• Provides guidance on program planning, evaluation, curriculum development, and the assessment of student learning outcomes to promote continuous improvement.
• Working in collaboration with Chairs and the Office of Assessment, the Associate Dean collaborates to review programs, processes and recommends enhancements to academic offerings, including the integration of emerging technologies, in collaboration with the Dean.
• Ensures the achievement of strategic plan goals aligned with the School’s priorities as established by the Dean.
• Supports compliance with state and regional accreditation standards and specialized accreditation requirements for applicable programs.
• Promotes the expansion and quality of in-person, hybrid, and online programs, dual credit opportunities, and other innovative instructional initiatives.

Faculty, Staff, and Student Success:

• Supports the recruitment, development, and retention of excellent full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and professional staff.
• Fosters an inclusive academic environment that emphasizes professionalism, excellence, integrity, and collaboration.
• Supports strategic enrollment initiatives, including student recruitment and retention, program marketing, and community engagement.
• Manages the resolution of student concerns related to instruction, grades, program requirements, and course scheduling.
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and professional development of School staff.
• Advances a scholarly environment aligned with the University's mission, values, and strategic priorities while enhancing the visibility and impact of the School’s educational, outreach, and research activities.

Operations and Administration:

• Assists the Dean and staff in developing and managing the School’s operating budget; supports resource planning, allocation, and expenditures.
• Maintains clear lines of communication among faculty, chairs, staff, students, and administrators to promote a collegial and supportive working and learning environment.
• In collaboration with the Dean, monitors School’s facilities to ensure offices, classrooms, and laboratories provide a safe, user-friendly environment for all occupants.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and University policies.

External Relations and Institutional Engagement:

• Serves as an active member of the Deans Council and represents the Dean in University-wide and School-wide meetings, committees, and leadership initiatives upon Dean’s request or absence.
• Partners with the Dean and Institutional Advancement to support fundraising initiatives that sustain programs and secure funding for scholarships, technology, and capital priorities, while encouraging public-private partnerships.
• Maintains productive relationships with alumni, donors, community leaders, and other stakeholders to support strategic improvement efforts.
• Represents the School of Education and the University at state and national meetings, conferences, and events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Collaborative leadership skills with the ability to foster inclusive, high-performing teams and working relationships.
• Ability to communicate in an interpersonal, written, and oral manner across a complex academic community.
• Strategic thinking, analytical ability, and sound judgment in addressing complex organizational challenges.
• Ability to mentor, develop, and empower faculty and staff while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Experience in programmatic accreditation.
• Experience in fundraising and working with development and foundation teams.
• Experience securing and managing all components of grant funding, including proposal development, project development, team leadership, and grant administration.
• Ability to establish and sustain external partnerships with community stakeholders and organizations.
• Experience supporting student success.
• Ability to work in technology-rich environments, including support for online and hybrid education.
• Commitment to inclusive and academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a discipline aligned with the School’s academic programs.
• Five years of full-time teaching experience at a college or university, with a strong record of scholarship and service commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative or faculty leadership experience, including engagement with strategic enrollment initiatives and student success efforts.
• Experience as a teacher and/or administrator in a P–12 setting, with demonstrated expertise in state licensure and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working in technology-rich environments, including support for online and hybrid education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with recruitment and retention efforts. 
• Engaged in and led significant work in programmatic accreditation.
• Experienced in fund raising and working with development and foundation teams.
• Experienced in all components of grant funding, from NGO, writing, project development, team building and leading, through directorship.
• Experienced identifying, building, and fostering external relations with community stakeholders and partners.

Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by (insert date below in Job Posting after clicking Generate Description) will receive full consideration.

How to Apply:
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Application Requirements:
Individuals who apply must complete the online application, provide names and contact information for three professional references, and submit the following required documents electronically in a Microsoft Word or PDF format:

• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter Describing Qualifications and Accomplishments
• Current Resume, Vita, or Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Graduate transcripts

Important:
Individuals who apply must meet all Required Qualifications within the job advertisement to be considered for this position. Please note that any offer of employment is subject to, and contingent upon, completion of the University’s mandatory and favorable background check, which may include a consumer report, availability and receipt of appropriations from the State of New Jersey, and receipt of any required approvals by the University.

SAME Program:
In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME Program permits eligible New Jersey State agencies and employers to consider qualified applicants for certain non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce.

Applicants seeking consideration under the New Jersey SAME Program, must indicate that status when completing the online application. You must also submit the required SAME Program documentation for this specific position, as directed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, in addition to all required electronic documents for this position (e.g., cover letter, resume/vita/curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts) on or before the closing date indicated above. Individuals who apply through the SAME Program must meet all Required Qualifications within the job advertisement to be considered for this position. For more information on the SAME Program, please contact the New Jersey Civil Service Commission by emailing SAME@csc.nj.gov.

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