Dean of the College of Business and STEM

SUNY Niagara is seeking an innovative and student-centered leader to serve as Dean of the College of Business and STEM. The Dean will have an opportunity to drive real-world impact, lead a team of passionate educators, and connect academic excellence with workforce innovation. If you’re a dynamic academic professional with a passion for student success, faculty development, and cutting-edge programming, this role is for you.

As Dean, you will report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the Business and STEM division. You’ll guide a diverse and dedicated team while helping SUNY Niagara remain at the forefront of preparing students for high-demand careers in business, computer science, engineering, technology, and more.

You’ll play a vital role in:

As a member of the college’s Academic Council, you will be a key voice in shaping the institution’s academic direction, strategic goals, and student success initiatives.

SUNY Niagara provides phenomenal benefits to our employees. Please visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/hr/benefits to view our benefits offerings. SUNY Niagara’s exceptional work environment fosters growth and personal fulfillment. As an employee, you can expect:

Work-Life Balance: When employees can balance their work and personal lives, they are happier, more productive, and better positioned to support our students. At SUNY Niagara, generous paid time off, holiday, and leave policies make this possible. Our college closes for winter break from late December through early January and a week in mid-March for spring recess. In the summer, employees observe a four-day workweek, allowing them to enjoy all that Western New York offers.

Professional Growth: SUNY Niagara cares about employees’ professional advancement and development. You will have access to ongoing training, programs, and workshops. We support career growth and encourage employees to pursue further education.

Welcoming Culture: SUNY Niagara is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, where every student and employee feels seen, heard, and valued. We strive to create a collaborative environment that respects and embraces individual experiences, perspectives, and identities. By cultivating a sense of connection and community, we ensure that all members of our campus feel supported and empowered to contribute fully to the life of the College.

Meaningful Work: At SUNY Niagara, your work will directly impact the lives of our students and the region we serve. Our college is for all who are passionate about teaching and focused on supporting students. Our small class sizes facilitate engagement. You will shape students’ futures, prepare them for successful careers, and empower them to contribute to society. Your dedication and expertise will propel students to achieve their educational goals.

Become part of an institution that values employees, positively impacts students’ lives, and invests in its community.

1. Administer and oversee the Business and STEM Academic Division programs.

2. Provide leadership to advance the division’s mission and goals and develop a divisional strategic plan that is aligned with the college’s strategic plan.

3. Provide leadership and support for faculty development, including mentoring, professional development opportunities, and performance evaluation.

4. Develop and implement academic policies, procedures, and initiatives to enhance the quality of instruction and student learning outcomes.

5. Recommend appointments, evaluate, and supervise faculty, program coordinators, and staff with the Academic Division.

6. Collaborate with faculty and external stakeholders to incorporate interdisciplinary approaches and emerging pedagogies.

7. Act as liaison to specialized accrediting agencies, state, and SUNY entities, ensuring that each program meets accreditation standards, produces timely documents and reports for self-studies, and responds to accrediting agency, state, or SUNY queries. Facilitates on-site visits by accrediting agencies.

8. In consultation with the program coordinators, oversee the development, review, and revision of curricula to meet academic standards, class scheduling, and admissions requirements.

9. Ensure the assessment of student learning outcomes and the continuous improvement of academic programs and student evaluations for each program.

10. Coordinate and develop a master schedule and teaching assignments consistent with student needs, ensuring programs are staffed with qualified instructors to meet the program’s requirements within budget parameters.

11. Implement and monitor recommendations and required changes resulting from accreditation/PEERs and changes in college policies and procedures.

12. Implement Academic Affairs policies and procedures for all Academic Policies and Standards and regulations and propose changes to current standards.

13. Prepare the annual budget, facilities, and equipment requests for the Business and STEM programs for review by the VPAA and Executive Council.

14. Allocate resources effectively to support instructional needs, faculty development, and student services and identify external funding opportunities and grants to support programmatic initiatives and innovation.

15. Establish and conduct regular meetings with each of the programs and program coordinators.

16. Coordinate with other college departments and divisions to facilitate faculty and student success.

17. Collaborate with student services departments to enhance student success and retention initiatives, provide academic advising and support services to students within the division, and address student concerns and complaints promptly and effectively.

18. Respond to faculty and student questions and concerns regarding curriculum or course requirements.

19. Update the College catalog and website; develop program brochures; and attend meetings as appropriate.

20. Provide and/or approve professional development opportunities for full-time and part-time faculty and staff.

21. Represent the Business and STEM programs to the public, media, Board of Trustees, and internal and external groups.

22. Other duties as assigned by the VPAA.

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI.

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.