What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean, College of Education position at University of Central Missouri (UCM)?
JOB
The Dean is responsible for the leadership and management of all academic programs, human resources, budget, facilities, equipment, and students in the College of Education. The Dean reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as a member of the Provost Council.About the College of EducationThe College of Education is organized into five academic departments, the Clinical Services and Certification office, the Central Regional Professional Service Center, and one auxiliary unit designed to serve the needs of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (THRIVE program). The college is composed of approximately 70 full-time faculty and staff with an annual budget of approximately $8.3 million. In the Fall 2024 semester, the college enrolled 673 undergraduate and 1,047 graduate students across 5 undergraduate and 19 graduate degree programs. Additional certificate and minors are available, as well. Several programs in the college hold specialized accreditation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
College leadership - 40�dresses college challenges and provides effective management of existing resources and operationsProvides leadership for strategic planning in the college in alignment with university strategic planning efforts Supports curriculum development and specialized accreditation activities within the collegeSecures and provides necessary resources to meet college mission and goals Conducts well-organized, results-oriented meetingsDevelops academic leadership skills in all direct reportsEngages external stakeholders in the efforts of the college and works with Alumni/Foundation staff to develop and raise private funds for the college Human resource management- 20%Builds the college leadership team and maintains a collegial cooperative environment Develops and maintains the annual college staffing plan with the Director for Academic Affairs OperationsOversees annual promotion, tenure, academic leave, and faculty evaluation processes within the collegeCommunicates in a professional manner with excellent oral and written communication skillsKeepscolleaguesinformedaboutissues,decision,andpoliciesrelatedtothecollegeEncourages others to express their professional opinionsCreates an environment where colleagues are comfortable approaching the dean with concernsFinancial, Facilities ,and Inventory Management - 30%Works closely with budget staff to manage college resources Assures effective use of college resourcesLeads college academic facilities construction and renovation effortsMaintains accurate records and oversight of college budgets and inventory Professional development - 10%Encourages and supports the professional development of faculty members and staffEngages in activities to enhance one’s own professional development annually
The Dean is responsible for the leadership and management of all academic programs, human resources, budget, facilities, equipment, and students in the College of Education. The Dean reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as a member of the Provost Council.About the College of EducationThe College of Education is organized into five academic departments, the Clinical Services and Certification office, the Central Regional Professional Service Center, and one auxiliary unit designed to serve the needs of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (THRIVE program). The college is composed of approximately 70 full-time faculty and staff with an annual budget of approximately $8.3 million. In the Fall 2024 semester, the college enrolled 673 undergraduate and 1,047 graduate students across 5 undergraduate and 19 graduate degree programs. Additional certificate and minors are available, as well. Several programs in the college hold specialized accreditation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
College leadership - 40�dresses college challenges and provides effective management of existing resources and operationsProvides leadership for strategic planning in the college in alignment with university strategic planning efforts Supports curriculum development and specialized accreditation activities within the collegeSecures and provides necessary resources to meet college mission and goals Conducts well-organized, results-oriented meetingsDevelops academic leadership skills in all direct reportsEngages external stakeholders in the efforts of the college and works with Alumni/Foundation staff to develop and raise private funds for the college Human resource management- 20%Builds the college leadership team and maintains a collegial cooperative environment Develops and maintains the annual college staffing plan with the Director for Academic Affairs OperationsOversees annual promotion, tenure, academic leave, and faculty evaluation processes within the collegeCommunicates in a professional manner with excellent oral and written communication skillsKeepscolleaguesinformedaboutissues,decision,andpoliciesrelatedtothecollegeEncourages others to express their professional opinionsCreates an environment where colleagues are comfortable approaching the dean with concernsFinancial, Facilities ,and Inventory Management - 30%Works closely with budget staff to manage college resources Assures effective use of college resourcesLeads college academic facilities construction and renovation effortsMaintains accurate records and oversight of college budgets and inventory Professional development - 10%Encourages and supports the professional development of faculty members and staffEngages in activities to enhance one’s own professional development annually
