What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Dean - School of Humanities & Social Sciences position at The College of New Jersey?
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Job Title : Assistant Dean - School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Job Category : Non-Unit
Post Date :
Salary : For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.
Position Summary :
The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Dean are to oversee and coordinate the School's : (a) non-transfer student Orientation and Advising programs, including HSS Orientation and the HSS 099 class, and serving as a faculty resource on advising issues; (b) Peer Mentor Leadership Development program; (c) course scheduling and registration, including review of, and acting on, applications for independent courses and course overloads; (d) curricular issues, including proposals for new courses, course modifications, and program approvals; (e) Departments' academic bulletins and transfer equivalencies, including those from our Study Abroad Centers; (f) student support services, serving as a School of HSS liaison with other academic schools and offices at TCNJ, and (g) in support of the HSS Advising Coordinator, the School’s student recruitment efforts. In addition, the Assistant Dean will work closely with the Dean to research, identify, and pursue enhancements and opportunities for the School of HSS and its students, faculty, and staff.
Main Responsibilities :
- Coordinate and lead class scheduling and student registration for the School, managing the FAR in conjunction with the Dean’s Assistant, including significant interaction and coordination with other assistant deans, academic schools, department chairs, faculty, Program Assistants, and many College offices.
- Coordinate and lead all School-based student support services and programs (e.g., complaints, applications for independent courses and overloads, liaising with the Dean of Students, ARC, EOF, etc. as needed).
- Serve as the Dean’s representative on the Curriculum Committee and review materials submitted for the Curriculum Committee's review.
- Act as liaison with other schools and College offices (e.g., Records and Registration, Admissions, Center for Global Engagement, Career Center, and Center for Student Success); Serve as the contact person for, and manage, inquiries and concerns of current students, parents, and faculty.
- Coordinate the non-transfer student HSS 099 curriculum and programming, including incorporation of the Peer Mentors; occasionally teach in-load and HSS 099 section(s), as needed.
- Supervise the Peer Mentor Student Leadership Program; coordinate and teach, in load, the HSS 100 course for the Peer Mentors.
- Work with the Advising Coordinator and Dean to facilitate academic events and meetings (e.g., Accepted Students Day, Orientation Days, Transfer Student Receptions, Student Advisory Board meetings, etc.).
- Research and facilitate the implementation of "best practices" in various aspects of higher education (e.g., pedagogical strategies, outreach, grant procurement, DEIA) in collaboration with the Dean; oversee department reviews (undergraduate bulletin, CGE reviews, Community College course reviews).
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications :
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.
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About TCNJ
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
Employee Benefits : As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including :
To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!
Application Instructions
Qualified candidates should apply online at : careers@tcnj.edu and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.
