Dean of the College of Education

Position Information Position Title: Dean of the College of Education Working Title: Dean of the College of Education Position Number: 000237 Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time Time Limited Position: No Number of Vacancies: 1 Department: Academic Affairs Posting Number: 0401896 SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Job Category: Professional Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Primary Purpose of the Organization The College of Education at Fayetteville State University iscommitted to preparing highly qualified educators and leaders whoare competent, committed, and caring. The College supports academicexcellence through innovation in teaching, research, and service,and addresses the educational needs of diverse and underrepresentedpopulations, especially in rural and underserved communities. Primary Purpose of the Position As the chief academic officer of the College of Education, the deanserves as the academic leader of the unit and, therefore, must havecredentials appropriate to be awarded tenure at the rank ofprofessor in a department within the university. The deanrepresents the unit to the university and other constituents andmust be able to effectively communicate and advocate for the unit’sviews to the university and the outside community and, in turn,must be able to accurately communicate the university’s concerns tothe unit. When acting on behalf of the unit, the dean mustdistinguish between personal views and those that reflect theconsensus of the unit. The dean manages the unit’s resources andmust be able to do so in a fair and equitable manner. Inconsultation with department chairs, the dean has the primaryresponsibility and authority for: Developing and articulating a vision and mission that supportthe particular goals of the unit and the broader goals of theUniversity. Articulating the budgetary needs of the unit, managing thebudget allotted, prioritizing allocations, maintaining accuraterecords of expenditures, and ensuring adherence to universityfiscal policies and procedures. Overseeing all personnel matters involving academic andnon-academic employees including formulating performance criteriaand monitoring their application to unit personnel during hiring,tenure, promotion, retention and performance evaluation processes;recommending leaves and special assignments to the Vice Chancellorfor Academic Affairs; ensuring that faculty in the unit are fullyengaged in departmental and general faculty duties. Providing a key communication link between the universityadministration, faculty, and students for purposes of informationsharing as well as mediation when necessary. Promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service toinclude coordinating the assessment and development of academicprograms, and research, scholarship, and service agendas within theunit. Facilitating collaborative relationships and partnershipsbetween external stakeholders in the education profession with theCollege of Education faculty, staff and students to supportcontinuous improvement for the education, research, and serviceneeds of the region, state, nation and global connections. Acting as a mentor and facilitator for the department chairs asthey carry out their duties. Evaluating department chairs, associate dean, and other directreports according to university policy. Serving on university committees as requested by theProvost/Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and theChancellor; coordinating development, advancement and fundraisingactivities at the unit level and promoting and participating inuniversity-level fundraising; and promoting the visibility of thecollege in the region, state, and nation. Completing other duties as assigned by the Provost/Senior ViceChancellor for Academic Affairs and Chancellor. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. Prior Pre-K-12 and higher education teaching experience: Prior higher education administrative experience. A record of scholarship/research, and service at the highereducation level . Excellent oral/written communication skills. Strong technology skills. Experience in directed research of undergraduate and graduatestudents. Tenured at the Full Professor level. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of pre-K-to-12 education, includinginstruction, operations, organizational structures, budgeting,accreditation, public relations, and other related areas. Thorough knowledge of the processes, requirements, andstandards of agencies that accredit postsecondary educatorpreparation programs. Extensive knowledge of postsecondary education, to includebudgeting, assessment, organizational structures, facultyrecruitment and retention, instruction, and academic support. Comprehensive knowledge of assessment in higher education. Practical knowledge of technology tools that are used in thefunctioning of higher education institutions. Excellent communication skills that enable the dean toarticulate the visions, mission, and needs of the College ofEducation to multiple internal and external constituencies. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills needed to managea multi-unit, multi-disciplinary academic unit. Effective budget management skills to include allocation offunds based on strategic priorities, promotion of operationalefficiencies, and development of thorough and accurate budgetreporting. Ability to build consensus and collegiality among faculty andstaff with disparate interests and sometimes competingdemands. Ability to evaluate staff to promote ongoing professionaldevelopment. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritiessimultaneously. Additional Information for Applicants All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degreesverified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided forall earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfycredential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are theresponsibility of the candidate. EEO Statement This position is subject to the successful completion of anemployment background check. An employment background checkincludes a criminal background check, employment verification,reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credithistory check (if applicable). Fayetteville State University is committed to equality ofeducational opportunity and does not discriminate againstapplicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color,national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, politicalaffiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville StateUniversity values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talentedstudents, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Veteran’s Statement Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor andseeks priority referrals of protected veterans for ouropenings. Open Until Filled Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr