"Dean, Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development"

The University of Rochester, an AAU University in Rochester NY, seeks a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as the next Dean of the Warner School of Education and Human Development. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a nationally recognized institution committed to transforming lives through education and advancing social justice.

At a pivotal moment, the Warner School is implementing a strategic plan centered on four pillars—pursuing impactful research, preparing future practitioners and researchers, increasing access and opportunity, and strengthening an inclusive culture. The next Dean will champion these pillars to drive innovation, growth, and meaningful change, aligned with the University of Rochester’s broader aspirations.

The next dean will be charged with implementing a compelling vision for the Warner School’s future; ensuring its financial sustainability; building community both within and beyond the school; fostering continued and increased interdisciplinary and cross-school collaborations; and maximizing the school’s impact on the fields of education and human development and on individual lives at scale. It will be critical, however, for the next dean to understand and be ready to effectively navigate the challenges of the current federal landscape. Steady and thoughtful, but also resourceful and creative, leadership will be essential.

The dean’s primary responsibilities and duties are summarized below:

• Support and advance the teaching, scholarship, practice and development of all Warner School faculty, including oversight of appointments, promotion and tenure as well as sponsored research, grants, contracts and research projects administration
• Oversee all matters related to academic programs, curricula and quality, including development and implementation of academic policies and procedures
• Partner with the University’s advancement team to develop and execute a strategy to pursue the School’s fundraising goals and build a culture of philanthropy and stewardship
• Oversee enrollment management strategy, including issues regarding tuition, student recruitment and doctoral student funding, as well as student services operations
• Serve as chief advocate for the school’s strategic partnerships, community-engaged scholarship and other community engagement efforts in the City of Rochester and greater Finger Lakes region
• Support the development of new community initiatives and research collaborations that help fulfill Warner’s mission
• Leverage a robust understanding of research and practice using experience as a tenure-track faculty member to prioritize and grow Warner’s research output and reputation

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a distinguished scholar and experienced administrator who will inspire innovation in teaching, research, and partnerships, while stewarding resources to strengthen the Warner School’s reputation as a leader in education and human development. As the scholarly leader of the school, the dean will draw upon a personal track record of scholarly distinction and/or thought leadership to uphold the highest standards of quality for the Warner School’s academic and research enterprise. The next dean will have earned a doctoral degree in education or a related discipline. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the following professional qualifications and personal characteristics: Vision, innovation and entrepreneurial drive; Proven organizational leadership and management; Ability to bridge disciplines and build community.

Please visit https://www.rochester.edu/leadership-searches/dean-warner-school/ to view the entirety of the position description.