"Associate Dean - STEM"

Assists in planning, administering, and supervising operational and financial activities. Facilitates and/or writes annual reports or other documents. Assumes daily managerial responsibilities. Oversees student issues and/or concerns; manages and assists with freshman orientation, student registration, and career and academic advisement activities; assists with recruitment, retention, and publicity; coordinates all print publications and digital media. Maintains and builds upon current quantitative and qualitative goals and participates in the College's enrollment management program, including its retention efforts. Represents the dean and/or College at various internal and external functions when appropriate and as requested. Oversees and supervises special projects as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Provides administrative and academic leadership in support of the Dean. Assists in advancing the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the College by overseeing day-to-day operations, collaborating on strategic initiatives, and supporting faculty, staff, and students. Ensures that policies, procedures, and practices align with university standards, accreditation requirements, and the priorities of the College.

Provides administrative support to the Dean in working with faculty, staff, students, and external constituents.

Supervises assigned staff, evaluates staffing needs, assigns and reviews work, and establishes timeframes for completion of tasks.

Trains and orients new employees; approves or disapproves leave requests; interviews and recommends candidates for hire; evaluates employee work performance; responds to grievances; and assists in the development of unit work procedures and policies.

Works with staff to prepare for new initiatives and ensures compliance with university policy.

Collaborates with the Dean, department chairs, advisors, and faculty to develop, direct, and implement recruitment and retention strategies for undergraduate and graduate students.

Works with constituents in the development and administration of admissions policies and procedures, and coordinates admissions-related programs and activities.

Responds to advisor, student, and parent requests regarding admissions, academic progress, or program-related issues; counsels students as appropriate; receives, evaluates, and mediates student grievances.

Conducts and supports student outreach activities such as Penguin Preview Days, First-Year Student Orientation, departmental Open Houses, and other recruitment events.

Utilizes data and technology to analyze and report on recruitment and retention initiatives.

Works with the Dean and faculty to create planning and reporting documents and assist in the development and implementation of the College's strategic plan.

Tracks progress on strategic objectives and collaborates with department chairs on curricular and programmatic initiatives.

Serves as College Coordinator for University Program and Curricular Reviews; acts as an ex-officio member of the College Curriculum and Graduate Studies Committees.

Coordinates assessments, maintains records, and provides reports on curricular and programmatic proposals within the College.

Represents the Dean at council and committee meetings, orientation programs, and other internal and external events at the University, community, regional, and national levels.

Assists with facilitating and enhancing grant-writing within the College and supports faculty in identifying opportunities to strengthen scholarship and research.

Builds positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to advance the mission of the College.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:Assists with training new hires.

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Equipment Operated:Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule:On campus, typically, Monday through Friday, some weekends and evenings.

Supervision Exercised:Supervision is exercised over staff and student employees.

Reports to: Dean

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skill in: written and verbal communication; harmonious resolution of disputes involving students, faculty, and staff.

Ability to: work productively under administrative direction; manage complex administrative issues promptly and efficiently, including workload, scheduling, HR hiring processes, and tracking of graduate assistant assignments; handle complex issues with tact and discretion

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications:A PhD in STEM with minimum rank of associate professor with tenure; three or more years of college teaching experience; and experience with advising and mentoring students and faculty.

Preferred Qualifications:Holds rank of full professor; experience as chair of a STEM related department; experience with accreditation processes such as ABET, HLC or comparable; experience with grant writing; experience with recruiting and retention strategies; training in crisis management and intervention; strong communication skills; experience with workforce education.