Rank: Administrator VII
Search Number: [S24-028]
Job Posted: September 26, 2024

Southern Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus wide commitment to social justice.  Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. The University is located in New Haven, a city rich with arts and culture, and less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston.

The Associate Dean works closely with the Dean on a full range of activities associated with the school, including but not limited to scheduling of classes, registration issues, and faculty-student conflict. The Associate Dean will implement strategic school-wide initiatives and take a strategic, data-informed approach to enrollment management in collaboration with the department chairpersons and other departments on campus. Assist and/ or represent the Dean to the school's diverse constituencies. Will exercise innovative, pro-active problem-solving in guiding the academic departments and follow through on key action items. Primary responsibility for the STEM disciplines and will serve as the primary point of contact for department chairpersons in STEM.

Position Responsibilities

The Associate Dean is accountable to the Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences and is the dean's deputy in all matters concerning the School of Arts & Sciences.

Responsible for the scheduling of STEM courses offered for both the academic year and special sessions (i.e. summer and wintersession).

Collaborates with his/her counterpart in the Dean's office.

Performs various ad hoc assignments for the Dean or Provost.

May supervise staff as needed.

Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in a STEM discipline and three to five years of experience in academic administration, at or above the level of department chairperson, assistant chairperson, or program director. College teaching experience is strongly preferred. These qualifications may be waived for individuals with appropriate alternate experience.

Application

To be considered, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Mary Woodruff at WoodruffM1@southernct.edu no later than October 28, 2024. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Southern Connecticut State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.