What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education position at Connecticut State Community College?
Executive Search Profile
Executive Search Profile
Institution Website
https://CTState.edu/
Overview
The Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) seeks confidential applications and nominations for the position of the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education. The Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education (LA/ED) reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Workforce Innovation of Connecticut State Community College, and is a member of the Provost’s Leadership Team and the President’s Leadership Council. This is an opportunity for a talented leader to be on the ground floor of a major redesign of higher education in the State of Connecticut that has the potential to set the foundation for the community college sector for decades to come.
CT State was established on July 1, 2023, following a strategic decision by the Board of Regents to unify the state’s 12 community colleges into a single, student-centered institution. Today, CT State is Connecticut’s largest higher education institution and the largest community college in New England, serving more than 65,000 students through credit-bearing and non-credit programs across 12 campuses and more than 18 additional locations. This unification has expanded access to high-quality, affordable education while enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening long-term financial sustainability.
More than just a structural transformation, CT State’s unification under a single accreditation represents a commitment to equity, innovation, and student success—ensuring that every learner has the resources and opportunities to thrive. CT State is a member of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system, which includes four state universities, a fully online college, and CT State. The system is governed by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education.
The Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education (LA/ED), is responsible for the curriculum development and assessment of all Liberal Arts and Education-related academic programs. The School Dean of LA/ED will have broad supervisory oversight for all curricular areas in their academic portfolio, credit and non-credit. Programs include the Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Education. Of the 65,000 students attending Connecticut State Community College, 15,000 are enrolled in one or more of the 64 programs housed in the School of Liberal Arts- and Education.
To Apply
To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by March 28, 2025. Candidates are asked to review the Executive Search Profile to understand the unique opportunities and qualifications for this position.
You will be required to submit a current resume, a cover letter addressing the position, and the contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone number, and relationship to you). Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application.
RH Perry & Associates is assisting CT State with this search. Interested parties can contact Dr. George Santiago Jr., Senior Consultant, at (516) 510-1471, or Mr. Paul Doeg, President & Chief Operating Officer, at (406) 220-2129 or via email at CTStateDeanLAE@rhperry.com. All inquiries will remain confidential.
