Montclair State University invites applications for the position of Dean for Bloomfield College of Montclair State University. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean for Bloomfield College of Montclair State University serves as the lead academic officer for Bloomfield College of Montclair State University (BCMSU). The Dean directs academic programs that align with the University’s strategic plan and the respective programs affiliated with Montclair. The Dean also coordinates the activities of support staff which currently include an assistant dean, division chairs, and administrative staff. The ideal candidate is a creative and dynamic individual who can work across a variety of disciplines, to advance the mission and vision of Montclair and Bloomfield, to assure that it will forge effective partnerships, provide leadership that supports innovations, and maintains a high quality and recognized educational model.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Guide and facilitate the implementation of the University and College’s mission, vision, and identity.
- Advance teaching excellence and innovation in all modalities.
- Promote diversity, equity and inclusion efforts including faculty hiring, student success, and leadership development.
- Lead effective fiscal management and support targeted fundraising for the BCMSU, including representing the college to external constituencies including alumni, corporate and community partners with support and guidance from the Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs.
- Represent the College to regional business and industry and community leaders, expand existing partnerships and facilitate the development of new advisory relationships.
- Identify new initiatives for program development and interdisciplinary opportunities across campus, working with other colleges and schools, and advocates for programs that align with the University’s mission and strategic plan.
- Facilitate national and/or state accreditation and certification, assessment, and ongoing academic program development and serve as the professional liaison with government and professional agencies and associations.
- Partner with appropriate offices, such as enrollment management, for the recruitment of students locally, nationally, and internationally, and lead retention efforts in support of student success.
- Support recruiting, hiring, and retention efforts for highly qualified diverse faculty and staff; comply with collective bargaining contracts.
- Support faculty research, scholarship, and grant writing, including the students in those endeavors.
- Lead and asses student success efforts, in collaboration with other university units.
- Drive innovative community engagement and public service efforts.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Management retains the right to change or add job duties at any time.
Qualifications
Required
- Doctorate from an accredited university.
- Minimum five years of professional experience serving in a leadership role within a higher education institution.
- Record of distinguished academic achievement (including tenure) appropriate for appointment at the rank of full professor.
- A record of successful administrative leadership, including budget and personnel experience, bolstered by strategic thinking and action; or other related administrative experience.
- A commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching/learning, scholarship and research, and community engagement.
- Demonstrated commitment to and accomplishment in student success efforts, leading to positive outcomes.
- A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and accessibility to students in support of their academic success and well-being; maintain and extend faculty diversity.
- A record of successful new academic program development and other innovations (e.g., operational, professional enhancement).
Preferred
- A track record of building and strengthening relationships with external agencies, local businesses, and governmental agencies for multi-sectoral partnerships.
- Dynamic and inspirational leader: collaborative leadership style and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and administrative colleagues; commitment to a shared governance decision-making model.
- Relate easily to a diverse population and possess excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
- Financial acumen and budgetary expertise, including strategic resource allocation, grant management, and public funding.
- Experience with administrative operations such as admissions and program advisement, enrollment, marketing, financial aid, accreditation, student affairs, planning and budgeting, faculty and curriculum assessment, information technology.
- Success in recruiting, retaining, and mentoring faculty and staff, including promoting faculty research and scholarship, and advocating for associated resources and support.
- A demonstrated record in the acquisition of external resources from government agencies, foundations, the corporate sector and/or private donors.
- A record of successful new program development and other innovations (e.g., operational, professional enhancement).
- Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University’s commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair State University.