Associate Dean, Stockton Campus

California State University, Stanislaus Turlock, CA Full-time Education

Posted on May 7, 2024

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Associate Dean, Stockton Campus

Job no: 539401
Department: Academic Affairs
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Stanislaus - Stockton
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Part Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary
Part-time (20 hours a week) position available on or after June 3, 2024 at the Stockton Campus.
The Associate Dean of the Stockton Campus is a key leadership role responsible for advancing the strategic vision and operational excellence of the campus. This position involves fostering collaborative relationships with academic colleges, managing enrollment and student affairs, promoting campus advancement initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations, supporting faculty and student development, and representing the Stockton Campus in university-wide initiatives and professional associations. The Associate Dean works closely with the Stockton Campus Dean to drive academic and administrative initiatives, contributing to the overall success and growth of the campus within the university framework.

Job Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:

Attend meetings with academic leadership from various colleges, fostering collaboration and alignment between the Stockton Campus and the Main Campus.

Support enrollment management efforts, including student recruitment and engagement with community partners.

Collaborate on course scheduling and faculty hiring processes, ensuring alignment with academic agreements.

Track and review program assessment data specific to the Stockton Campus.

Assist in academic scheduling, faculty development, and budget planning at the Stockton Campus.

Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.

Address student concerns and mediate issues with faculty.

Participate in campus advancement initiatives and promote the Stockton Campus's public image.

Collaborate on academic scheduling, budget decisions, and strategic planning to enhance student success.

Support curricular matters, including course development, program modifications, and course scheduling updates.

Assist in overseeing campus-based institutes, grants, and student development initiatives.

Represent the Stockton Campus in university committees and professional associations.

Support faculty and student development activities, including research and scholarly endeavors.

Assume responsibilities of the Stockton Campus Dean as needed and engage in other tasks as directed.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant academic discipline.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in academic administration, program/project coordination, and/or faculty development within a higher education institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in leadership roles within academic and/or professional settings (e.g., department chair, program coordinator, center director, project manager).

5+ years of experience in academic administration, faculty development, curriculum management, community engagement, or related areas within higher education institutions.

Familiarity with accreditation standards in higher education.

Experience as a tenured faculty member.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of accreditation processes and standards, preferably related to science or STEM programs.

Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate initiatives within established timelines and budgets.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with experience in utilizing assessment data to inform decision-making and improve program effectiveness.

Familiarity with higher education policies and procedures, particularly those related to faculty governance, academic affairs, and student support services.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while managing multiple priorities effectively.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in academic programming and faculty development efforts.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Special Conditions

Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Ability travel between work locations and off-campus sites as necessary.

License or Certifications

Valid California Driver's License.

Salary Range
Anticipated part-time salary will be $5,796 - $6,250 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist.

Compensation & Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

How to Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resume. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.

Application Deadline
MAY 20, 2024

Criminal Background Clearance Notice
Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Additional Information
Campus & Area
California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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Associate Dean, Stockton Campus

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