What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean, College of Education position at University of Central Missouri?

Salary : $160,274.00 Annually

Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type : Exempt Staff Full Time

Job Number : 999982

Division : Dean Education

Opening Date : 12 / 05 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

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 Education

The is organized into , the , the , and one auxiliary unit designed to serve the needs of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (). 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

Examples of Duties

College leadership - 40%

Addresses college challenges and provides effective management of existing resources and operations
Provides leadership for strategic planning in the college in alignment with university strategic planning efforts
Supports curriculum development and specialized accreditation activities within the college
Secures and provides necessary resources to meet college mission and goals
Conducts well-organized, results-oriented meetings
Develops academic leadership skills in all direct reports
Engages 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 Operations

Oversees annual promotion, tenure, academic leave, and faculty evaluation processes within the college

Communicates in a professional manner with excellent oral and written communication skills

Keepscolleaguesinformedaboutissues,decision,andpoliciesrelatedtothecollege

Encourages others to express their professional opinions

Creates an environment where colleagues are comfortable approaching the dean with concerns

Financial, Facilities ,and Inventory Management - 30%

Works closely with budget staff to manage college resources

Assures effective use of college resources

Leads college academic facilities construction and renovation efforts

Maintains accurate records and oversight of college budgets and inventory

Professional development - 10%

Encourages and supports the professional development of faculty members and staff

Engages in activities to enhance one's own professional development annually

Typical Qualifications

Education :

Terminal degree in field represented within the college required.

Experience :

Associate Professor or Professor with tenure in an academic discipline in the college required

Five years' university experience as a department chair or higher required

Experience managing grant-funded and revenue-based support units preferred

Experience raising private gifts preferred

Experience leading academic facilities construction and renovation projects preferred

Experience leading online and hybrid programs preferred

University or specialized accreditation experience preferred

Special Instructions :

Full-time benefits-eligible position : Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions : Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions : Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include :

28.75% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;

Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

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Salary : $160,274

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