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Founding Dean | College of Tech and Trade

$150k

University of Mount Saint Vincent

Job Description

Job Description

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts college. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.

Position Summary

The University of Mount Saint Vincent seeks an entrepreneurial, visionary, and execution-oriented leader to serve as the inaugural Founding Dean of the College of Tech and Trade. This includes developing its operating model, establishing a distinctive regional brand, and achieving clear enrollment and revenue goals. Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will lead the creation, launch, and growth of a new academic unit focused on workforce-aligned associate degrees, certificate programs, industry credentials, and career-connected learning opportunities.

Key Program Areas

  • Film Production and Digital Media
  • Allied Health and Healthcare Support Programs
  • A.A.S. in Business integrated with industry certifications

Essential Responsibilities

  • Provide entrepreneurial, academic, and operational leadership for the design, launch, growth, and long-term sustainability of the College of Tech and Trade.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic and business plan that addresses enrollment, revenue, staffing, facilities, program growth, and financial sustainability goals.
  • Create an effective operating model that defines the college’s organizational structure, governance, staffing, decision-making processes, and relationship with other University divisions.
  • Lead the development, approval, implementation, and continuous evaluation of associate degrees, certificate programs, industry credentials, apprenticeships, and other workforce-aligned offerings.
  • Establish and oversee policies for Prior Learning Assessment, competency-based education, and the awarding of academic credit for industry certifications, military training, apprenticeships, workforce credentials, portfolios, and professional experience.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, trade unions, healthcare organizations, workforce agencies, government entities, community organizations, and educational partners.
  • Develop pipelines for internships, apprenticeships, clinical experiences, employment, and career advancement.
  • Establish clear measures of success, including enrollment, retention, completion, credential attainment, employment placement, wage growth, employer satisfaction, revenue, and external funding.
  • Recruit, supervise, develop, and evaluate faculty, staff, program directors, and industry practitioners.
  • Oversee the School’s budget, facilities, equipment, technology, resource allocation, and capital needs.
  • Pursue grants, workforce contracts, philanthropic support, corporate sponsorships, employer-paid education, and other sources of external revenue.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, academic governance requirements, state and federal regulations, licensing expectations, and University policies.
  • Integrate emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, digital literacy, and ethical technology practices throughout the School’s programs and operations.
  • Establish industry advisory councils and other mechanisms to ensure ongoing input from employers, students, alumni, and the community.
  • Provide regular reports to the Provost and University leadership on progress, risks, financial performance, enrollment, student outcomes, and strategic opportunities.

Requirements

  • Terminal degree from an accredited institution.
  • Significant academic leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated success developing workforce-focused academic programs.
  • Knowledge of accreditation, academic governance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience building industry and community partnerships.
  • Excellent communication and organizational leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience launching a new school or division.
  • Experience with workforce or technical education.
  • Expertise in Prior Learning Assessment and competency-based education.
  • Experience securing grants or external funding.

Benefits

Allotted annual salary - $150,000.

  • Generous paid time off beyond the time the University is closed for holidays, including vacation, and sick leave. 
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 100% employer sponsored Life Insurance & LTD benefits.
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Professional development opportunities. 
  • Tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

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