Dean - Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership

Dean - Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership

POSITION DETAILS

The City College of New York (CCNY) seeks an exceptional individual to serve as the Richard J. Henley and Susan L. Davis Dean of the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership. The endowed Deanship leads CCNY’s division of social sciences, including the College’s core public service, business, psychology, and leadership development programs. Founded in 2013, the Colin Powell School has grown quickly since its launch, and it is now the largest student division of CCNY with 4,000 students, ninety percent of whom are undergraduates. The school develops the intellectual and leadership capacities of students, preparing them to be change makers in our society and for careers across all sectors. Through a range of academic and co-curricular programs, the school succeeds at connecting classroom to careers for students, and we actively develop and integrate experiential opportunities into academic work, including pathways to internships for students. We value close connections with community partners in Harlem and across New York City.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean oversees every aspect of the Colin Powell School and has responsibility for enhancing its profile, visibility, and effectiveness. He/she develops long- and short-range plans, and exercises management responsibility for academic program planning, faculty matters, and administration, including staffing, budgets, and facilities. He/she fosters a high-quality environment of academic teaching, research, and intellectual achievement, and creates and strengthens partnerships within and outside the College as a strong advocate.

The Colin Powell School draws extraordinary support from its Board of Visitors and an array of philanthropic supporters. The Dean of the School will work closely with the board, the board co-chairs, and supporters of the program to develop scholarship, leadership and career opportunities for students, as well as programs that support the work of the faculty and school, more generally. He or she will promote the research of faculty and support their engagement with communities and partnerships outside of the College.

As the Chief Academic Officer for the Colin Powell School, the Dean will lead a diverse and talented faculty, manage curricular and program development, and enhance the school's profile, visibility, and effectiveness. He or she will develop long- and short-range plans for the school, and exercise management responsibility for academic program planning, faculty matters, and administration, including staffing, budgets, and facilities. He/she fosters a high-quality environment of academic teaching, research, and intellectual achievement. The Dean will set the standard for intellectual engagement and accomplishment and provide strategic and operational leadership to all aspects of the academic and scholarly programs. In concert with the faculty, the Dean will be responsible for student success and faculty recruitment, retention, and diversity and will also promote a strong research agenda for faculty.

The Dean provides academic and administrative leadership for the undergraduate and graduate programs within the Colin Powell School and participates in the development of college-wide policies. She/he supervises five academic departments (Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Programs, Economics and Business, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology) and graduate degrees in psychology, public administration, international relations, economics. The Colin Powell School is home to two institutes and one center: the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice, and The Moynihan Center at City College. The Dean plays an important role in supporting their success. In addition, she/he oversees programs that support student achievement at the school through the Colin Powell School Office of Academic Advising and the Office of Student Success, which manages eighteen cohort-based fellowship programs, the Public Service Career Hub, corporate partnerships, mentorship programs, leaders in residence, and alumni relations.

Responsibilities of the Dean include:

• Providing strategic leadership for the school.

• Directing and sustaining programs that support students and the mission of the school.

• Leading the school's effort to recruit philanthropic investment, stewarding donors to the school, and managing relationships between the School and the School's board of visitors, its donors, and its alumni.

• Stimulating, supporting, and managing the assessment of teaching, faculty research, and creative and professional activities.

• Encouraging and supporting research and grant activities.

• Ensuring the effective management of financial resources including budget planning and management.

• Supporting faculty recruitment, review and development, and supporting, in these actions, the college's commitment to diversity.

• Working to increase retention, success, and progress toward graduation in our students.

Performing other related duties to support the school’s success, including those assigned by the President or Provost.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.

Other Qualifications:

Earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree with a record of distinguished scholarship, research, and teaching suitable for appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the school’s departments. They must also have significant administrative experience and evidence of leadership in developing newly fashioned academic programs into ones of recognized achievement and success. Demonstrated ability to lead sophisticated and effective development and fundraising activities highly desirable.

CUNY TITLE

Dean

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $244,800 - $251,000. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review to begin December 5, 2026.

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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 33025

Location: City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time