Dean of Sciences jobs in New Jersey

Dean of Sciences manages administrative functions of the college of science. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Sciences leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Additionally, Dean of Sciences requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Sciences manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Sciences typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Dean of Plainfield Campus and Allied Sciences
  • Union County College
  • Cranford, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of Plainfield Campus and Allied Sciences will provide leadership and supervision for faculty and staff in the areas of teaching, curriculum revision and development, technology, and assessment, with a focus on academic excellence. The Dean will proactively pursue strategies that will provide students with clear pathways to their academic goals.
    As the leader of an academic division, the Dean will promote accountability and innovation and will contribute to, and participate in the planning, execution, and measurement of student outcomes. The successful individual will foster a culture of success and effective change strategies and will contribute to master planning efforts.
    Also responsible for managing the administrative affairs of the Academic Division, the Dean will work effectively with faculty and staff, and promote diversity and value a culture of respect. The Dean will provide a vision for the Division based on best practices and the use of data using inclusive approaches that value the skills and abilities of faculty and staff.
    Additionally, this position is responsible for the administration of the Plainfield Campus and for oversight of all campus operations.

    Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
    Teaching, Learning and Technology
    • Support pedagogy that promotes student engagement and learning.
    • Encourage the use of technology in the curriculum.
    • Support professional development among Division faculty.
    • Plan and coordinate division meetings and events.
    • Support faculty in meeting the academic needs of students.
    • Respond to student questions and concerns and encourage faculty to reach out to students.
    • Plan and assist in the development and maintenance of Division web sites.
    • Support curriculum development and assessment.
    • Promote and support faculty in the design and development of new courses/programs of instruction, deletion of courses/programs and major course/program revision and insure that all programs provide clear academic pathways.
    • Oversee all assessment activities and insure that all programs implement their Program Assessment Plan.
    • Approve the master schedule in collaboration with the Dean of Curriculum & Assessment.
    • Monitor enrollment of all courses within the Division.
    • Approve the addition/deletion of courses during registration periods.
    • Provide the Provost for Academic Affairs with regular reports including, but not limited to: Weekly Reports; Annual Reports; Assessment Plans; Academic Discipline Plans; Professional Development Plans; Advisory Committees; and Specialized Accreditation Reports.
    Division Administration
    • Supervise and evaluate all faculty members in the Division.
    • Supervise all staff in the Division.
    • Serve as an advocate for issues, initiatives, goals, and needs of the Division.
    • Implement College policies and regulations within the Division.
    • Approve faculty schedules.
    • Participate in the recruitment and hiring of faculty and facilitate the search process.
    • Interview and recommend final candidates for full time faculty and staff positions.
    • Recommend the employment of adjunct faculty to the Provost for Academic Affairs.
    • Supervise the advisory committee process for all career programs within the Division.
    • Conduct Division meetings.
    • Develop budget requests and allocate and manage resources (budgetary, personnel and facilities) within the Division.
    • Oversee grant development and administration.
    • Coordinate all Division activities with other Deans.
    • Facilitate clear communication between the Division and the College community.
    • Work in conjunction with the Division Deans of Student Development regarding student concerns .
    • Serve on Committees as assigned.
    Campus Administration
    • Oversee all operations of the campus including academic, student service, facility, and security and continuing education units.
    • Prepare academic course scheduling and room/facilities scheduling for on/off campus groups.
    • Monitor enrollment, retention and graduation data.
    • Participate/support student recruitment efforts.
    • Provide for the orientation of new faculty and staff.
    • Participate in community outreach, representing the College and promoting joint projects with civic, governmental, and business organizations.
    • Monitor campus Dean’s budget.
    • Prepare recommendations for the enhancement, development and maintenance of the campus and develops and coordinates special College events.
    • Coordinate college-wide Articulation Agreements and collaboration efforts with two-year and four-year institutions, and coordinates all off-campus academic credit programs.
    • Stimulate, coordinate, and administer the review and approval process for the introduction of all new academic courses/programs and for the revision of existing courses/programs.
    • Represent the Provost for Academic Affairs in serving as immediate administrative supervisor for all staff assigned to the Plainfield Campus

    Education Requirements
    • Earned Doctorate Required

    Experience
    • College teaching experience required, community college teaching preferred.
    • Three years of progressive administrative experience in higher education required Health Science or Nursing undergrad preferred.
    • Experience in planning, coordination and on-going improvement of curriculum and instruction preferred.
    • Experience in outcomes assessment preferred.

    Competencies and Skills Required
    • Understanding of and commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college.
    • Commitment to student success.
    • Participatory leadership style; demonstrated creativity and flexibility in problem solving.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
    • Ability to generate and format reports using report generating tools.
    • Proficiency in the use of data to improve outcomes and productivity.
    • Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence.
    • Sensitivity to the educational and personal goals of a diverse student population.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
    • Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills.

    Physical Demands and Work Environment
    • This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
    • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    • No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
    • Some travel is required.

    Salary
    $125,000-$140,000

    Additional Information
    UCNJ Union College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

    UCNJ Union College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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    Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

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    We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

    Terms of Employment
    Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet College needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off-campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

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Senior Manager / Associate Director - BI Consulting (Life Sciences/Pharma)
  • BI Consulting (Life Sciences/Pharma) - Tiger Analytics
  • Jersey, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Tiger Analytics is an advanced analytics consulting firm. We are the trusted analytics partner for several Fortune 100 companies, enabling them to generate business value from data. Our consultants br...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Warehouse Intern - Manufacturing, Life Sciences; Mickleton, NJ
  • Saint-Gobain High Performance Solutions - Life Sciences, Composites & Mobility
  • Mickleton, NJ INTERN
  • Why do we need you ? If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers. We're one of only two companies in the world tha...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Quality Intern - Manufacturing, Life Sciences; Mickleton, NJ
  • Saint-Gobain High Performance Solutions - Life Sciences, Composites & Mobility
  • Mickleton, NJ INTERN
  • Why do we need you ? If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers. We're one of only two companies in the world tha...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Academic Dean
  • CMG
  • Ewing, NJ FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY:The Academic Dean serves as the Chief Academic Officer and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the campus-based educational programs offering Baccalaureate and Associate of Science ...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Dean of Students
  • Uncommon Schools North Star Academy
  • Newark, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Description We are always looking for excellent school leadership talent. While this is not an immediate opening, we welcome your application to begin the conversation about future opportunities t...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Associate Dean, Computer Science
  • Palm Beach State College
  • Lake Worth, FL
  • Job Description Responsible for class scheduling, classroom evaluation, responding to student academic concerns, and dir...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Dean, Natural Sciences (Administrator III) - College of Natural Science
  • California State University
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • Associate Dean, Natural Sciences (Administrator III) - College of Natural Science Job no: 535083 Work type: Management (...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dean Science and Math Division
  • The Tennessee Board of Regents
  • Columbia, TN
  • The Dean of Science and Math is an advocate for student learning and is responsible for academic leadership in division ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dean of Students
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Newark, NJ
  • Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outs...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Academic Dean, Alma del Mar Charter Schools
  • Charter Oak Recruitment
  • New Bedford, MA
  • About Alma Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Academic Dean, Undergraduate Programs
  • Northwood University
  • Midland, MI
  • Location : Midland, MI Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 03301 Division: Midland Campus Department: UG Academic Admin and ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Academic Dean Bilingual Mandarin
  • Novel Prep
  • Irvine, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Position: Academic Dean (Bilingual Mandarin) Responsibilities: Faculty Management and De...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dean of Nursing
  • Hartwick College
  • Oneonta, NY
  • Dean of Nursing Hartwick College, a private, residential liberal arts and sciences college located in the foothills of t...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Dean of Sciences jobs
$143,565 to $224,452

Dean of Sciences in Cincinnati, OH
In addition to majors and minors, the School of Arts and Sciences offers students academic opportunities through such specialty programs as Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, and the Honors Program.
January 14, 2020
Dean of Sciences in Fresno, CA
Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Faculty Affairs, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
December 15, 2019
Dean of Sciences in Olympia, WA
Dean’s List students are notified by the Office of Communication and Creative Services after all incomplete grades have been resolved for the previous semester.
December 19, 2019