Dean of the College of the Sciences

$155,784 - $249,255/Yr

Central Washington University - Ellensburg, WA

Full-time - Executive

Ellensburg, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Dean of the College of the Sciences at Central Washington University is a leadership role responsible for uniting faculty and staff to advance the mission of the University and the College. The Dean will oversee program planning, budget management, and strategic initiatives while fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. This position requires a commitment to student success and inclusive practices, as well as the ability to lead change in a dynamic higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Program planning
• Budget management
• Personnel actions
• Chair, faculty, and staff development
• Curriculum delivery
• Planning for facilities and equipment
• Departmental operations
• Strategic planning
• Fund-raising
• Compliance assurance for grants, contracts, and health/safety for operations, as well as collective bargaining agreements, College level policies and procedures, and mission-linked accreditation standards of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
• Responsiveness to students at all the educational sites where the College provides instruction

Requirements

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a discipline associated with programs represented in the College of the Sciences
• Four years of leadership experience directing academic endeavors at the level of department chair/equivalent or above, or equivalent experience in the public or private sector outside academia
• A record of teaching effectiveness, professional leadership, and scholarship sufficient to support tenure and appointment as a professor in one of the College's academic departments
• Demonstrated experience with budgetary and personnel resources, including faculty Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP) processes, or equivalent employee feedback and promotion processes
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, other college deans, and students to develop, articulate, and implement a shared vision and strategic initiatives for the College
• Excellent interpersonal, written and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and evidence of experience effectively engaging and working with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and communities
• A commitment to shared governance and collaborative decision making
• Ability to engage external stakeholders and work effectively with donors and grant agencies

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with complex budget and management operations that include multiple revenue streams and multiple layers of policy requirements
• Leadership of strategic planning at the program level or above
• Experience in leading transformative change, particularly in the face of evolving higher education landscapes, technological advancements, or shifts in student demographics
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and program review, including through multiple delivery modes
• Successful record of community engagement and/or fundraising with donors, foundations and/or public organizations to include partnerships with industry, government, or research organizations that benefit students and faculty research
• Experience managing programs in a multi-site (locations) environment
• Experience in recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating faculty, as well as promoting professional development for both faculty and staff, to include best practices for recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff
• Experience in establishing partnerships with diverse populations, including Hispanic and tribal communities
• Experience with student retention and recruitment efforts, strategic enrollment planning, and high impact programs
• Oversight of accreditation efforts/reports and/or in conducting accreditation reviews and other state/national standards compliance
• Leadership experience at a level beyond department head
• Experience as a faculty member or administrator in a collective bargaining environment
• Attainment of the rank of full professor

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Retirement and optional savings plans
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
• Discounts across town
• Employee assistance program for individualized counseling
• Wellness incentive program