Dean, School of Education

Details:

Posted: 03/13/25
Level: Executive 1
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 4:00pm (EST) on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Location:

Charter Oak State College
185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051

• This is a hybrid position, requiring an on-campus presence while allowing for some telework flexibility.

Please take a look at our website to find out more about our college. Charter Oak State College

Charter Oak State College Mission:

As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education

Charter Oak State College Vision:

Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.

Anticipated Start Date:

Spring 2025

Position Summary:

The Dean will lead the design and delivery of a School of Education to address education workforce shortages in the State of Connecticut and other targeted service regions. The Dean will oversee the development and monitoring of education programs leading to certification, as well as other non-certification majors, to meet the needs of the CT State Department of Education (CSDE) and the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC), along with the districts these agencies serve. The
Dean will oversee program development, delivery, and academic quality. The Dean will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and monitoring faculty and staff within the school. In addition, the Dean will be responsible for strategic enrollment management, including developing partnerships with
local school districts, Special Education schools, and Office of Early Childhood licensed Child Day Care Centers. The Dean will be the chief administrative and academic officer for the School of Education and will report directly to the Provost of Charter Oak State College. This individual, as a member of the College’s executive committee with be involved with the development, implementation and evaluation of the goals and policies the College maintains to support it's mission.

Supervision Exercised:

This position reports to the Provost & Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. The Director of Undergraduate Programs and the Director of Graduate Programs report to this position.

Example of Job Duties:

• Develops, monitors, and manages a strategic growth plan for the department.
• Develops operating procedures for the ‘School of Education’ and ensures alignment between institutional and departmental objectives.
• Writes applications to the CT Board of Regents of Higher Education or other respective entities to develop new programs or make changes to existing programs that may need revision.
• Ensures compliance with Board of Regents and other regulatory requirements at all times.
• Manages all program accreditations and evaluations.
• Works with human resource department as well as program directors to recruit, hire, and train qualified staff and faculty to ensure subject matter experts are available to develop and teach courses within the respective content areas.
• Works directly with OEC and CSDE to develop programs based on identified needs, specifically addressing teacher shortage areas.
• Develops industry partnerships with early childhood programs and public schools in CT, as well as independent schools, Special Education Schools, and private schools serving the Birth-12 population of students.
• Attends meetings of the Office of Early Childhood as well as CT State Department of Education and serves on other state-wide committees related to education.
• Collaborates with Deans within CT State and the CSCU’s to reduce duplication of services and support enrollment of existing programs within system schools.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.) Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• PhD. in Education or a related field.
• 10 years of higher education experience teaching and developing programs for online learning.
• Understanding of NAEYC and CAEP accreditation requirements as well at the CT Core Knowledge and Competency Framework for Early Childhood Technical Assistance Providers.

Work Environment:

Incumbents typically perform their work in offices. The work involves extensive use of personal computers, but does not, normally, involve any significant physical effort. Reasonable accommodation will be made for incumbents and candidates with physical limitations.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $140,721 - $211,082 and while experience and qualifications are considered, candidates will start at the minimum of the salary range. This position also comes with excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. COSC is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Clery Act

Attached is Charter Oaks Annual Security Report to comply with the requirement of the Clery Act which outlines several administrative items related to campus security.
https://www.charteroak.edu/security/

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

COSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record.
COSC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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