What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Dean and Leader position at Georgia College & State University?
About the Opportunity
Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. We strive to achieve excellence in the composition of our community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. As a welcoming and inclusive environment, we aim to enhance the ability of our community members to succeed in their endeavors, be respected as individuals, and feel a sense of belonging.
Job Summary
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences will provide leadership and oversight for the strategic, academic, intellectual, and administrative affairs of the college. Reporting directly to the provost/vice president for Academic Affairs, the dean is the college's chief academic, executive, and fiscal officer, and a member of the Council of Deans and Academic Affairs Leadership Team. The College of Arts and Sciences provides the focus for the university's statewide liberal arts mission. The fundamental mission of the college is to promote critical reflection and the advancement of knowledge by teaching the core curriculum; by offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degrees for students; and by encouraging excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, research, and service on the part of faculty. Students are challenged to address the analytical, historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations of their disciplines, to think critically and creatively, to act with ethical and aesthetic awareness, and to communicate effectively in a free and open exchange of ideas.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Direction - 30%: Serve as the chief academic and administrative leader of the College of Arts and Sciences, supervising all operations and serving as the advocate for college programs and needs. Provide visionary leadership to ensure programs within the college are excellent, relevant, transformative, viable for the future, and supportive of the University's strategic plan, Imagine 2030, mission, and vision. Development of short- and long-term plans to advance the college's educational objectives within the context of the University's vision. Advise the Provost on all matters of programs/services, budget, facilities, and personnel. Faculty and Staff Management - 15%: Support and plan the ongoing development of chairs, faculty, and staff, including faculty evaluation and feedback to faculty on performance. Recommend the appointment, salary, promotion, and tenure of faculty. Recruit and employ high-quality faculty and staff. Support the faculty through mentoring programs and in achieving standards of excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and service to the university, community, and profession. Responsible for working with the department chairs to staff all classes and the supervision of all employees in the college including administration of performance evaluations. Academic Program Oversight - 15%: Participate in program review for evaluation of existing degrees, certification, and other academic programs and implementation of improvements to enhance the quality of instruction, academic programs, and research for the purpose of student success. Manage college facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes quality learning in classrooms and laboratories. Support graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain admission to graduate/professional schools. Implementation of improvements to enhance quality of instruction, academic programs, and research. Financial Management and Resource Development - 20%: Develop, recommend, and administer the College budget within funding limits. Expand and diversify funding sources through external and internal avenues in collaboration with University Advancement and the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects. Partner with COAS advisory boards for fundraising, program reviews, strategic planning, and assist with professional development of majors. Relationship Building and Communication - 15%: Foster collaborative relationships within and across the University. Maintain and strengthen strategic relationships with community, alumni, benefactors, and private and public sector partners on behalf of the college and university. Continue to enhance networks among University System of Georgia institutions and the Deans of Colleges of Arts & Sciences. Communicate effectively through social media with COAS stakeholders with College of Arts and Sciences alumni, donors, board members, and friends. Serve on governance teams and committees and perform other duties as assigned by the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. Other - 5%: Other duties as assigned.
Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. We strive to achieve excellence in the composition of our community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. As a welcoming and inclusive environment, we aim to enhance the ability of our community members to succeed in their endeavors, be respected as individuals, and feel a sense of belonging.
Job Summary
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences will provide leadership and oversight for the strategic, academic, intellectual, and administrative affairs of the college. Reporting directly to the provost/vice president for Academic Affairs, the dean is the college's chief academic, executive, and fiscal officer, and a member of the Council of Deans and Academic Affairs Leadership Team. The College of Arts and Sciences provides the focus for the university's statewide liberal arts mission. The fundamental mission of the college is to promote critical reflection and the advancement of knowledge by teaching the core curriculum; by offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degrees for students; and by encouraging excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, research, and service on the part of faculty. Students are challenged to address the analytical, historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations of their disciplines, to think critically and creatively, to act with ethical and aesthetic awareness, and to communicate effectively in a free and open exchange of ideas.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Direction - 30%: Serve as the chief academic and administrative leader of the College of Arts and Sciences, supervising all operations and serving as the advocate for college programs and needs. Provide visionary leadership to ensure programs within the college are excellent, relevant, transformative, viable for the future, and supportive of the University's strategic plan, Imagine 2030, mission, and vision. Development of short- and long-term plans to advance the college's educational objectives within the context of the University's vision. Advise the Provost on all matters of programs/services, budget, facilities, and personnel. Faculty and Staff Management - 15%: Support and plan the ongoing development of chairs, faculty, and staff, including faculty evaluation and feedback to faculty on performance. Recommend the appointment, salary, promotion, and tenure of faculty. Recruit and employ high-quality faculty and staff. Support the faculty through mentoring programs and in achieving standards of excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and service to the university, community, and profession. Responsible for working with the department chairs to staff all classes and the supervision of all employees in the college including administration of performance evaluations. Academic Program Oversight - 15%: Participate in program review for evaluation of existing degrees, certification, and other academic programs and implementation of improvements to enhance the quality of instruction, academic programs, and research for the purpose of student success. Manage college facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes quality learning in classrooms and laboratories. Support graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain admission to graduate/professional schools. Implementation of improvements to enhance quality of instruction, academic programs, and research. Financial Management and Resource Development - 20%: Develop, recommend, and administer the College budget within funding limits. Expand and diversify funding sources through external and internal avenues in collaboration with University Advancement and the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects. Partner with COAS advisory boards for fundraising, program reviews, strategic planning, and assist with professional development of majors. Relationship Building and Communication - 15%: Foster collaborative relationships within and across the University. Maintain and strengthen strategic relationships with community, alumni, benefactors, and private and public sector partners on behalf of the college and university. Continue to enhance networks among University System of Georgia institutions and the Deans of Colleges of Arts & Sciences. Communicate effectively through social media with COAS stakeholders with College of Arts and Sciences alumni, donors, board members, and friends. Serve on governance teams and committees and perform other duties as assigned by the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. Other - 5%: Other duties as assigned.
