Assistant Dean for Special Programs
Job Description
Position Number:
129738Title:
Assistant DeanFunctional Title:
Assistant Dean for Special ProgramsCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.0Unit:
ENGR-A. James Clark School of EngineeringCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Reporting to the Dean of the A. James Clark School of Engineering, the Assistant Dean for Special Programs will work with senior leadership on the continued development, implementation and assessment of School-wide programs to improve recruitment, outreach, innovative experiential education, and DEI initiatives across the organization.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s degree required.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of professional work experience in higher education administration, strategic planning, student development, and/or campus-wide programming.
Master’s degree required.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of professional work experience in higher education administration, strategic planning, student development, and/or campus-wide programming.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience designing and conducting assessment activities.
- Proven track record of successful grant proposal submissions.
- Proven track record of building successful partnerships focused on research development and/or student recruitment.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills; Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; Team player with empathy, respect for others, and a collaborative approach; Ability to respectfully lead and guide others, while also being a good listener who is open to new ideas; Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and working relationships with others.
- Understands, is sensitive to, and respects the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disabilities, and sexual orientation of students, faculty, administrators, and staff; fosters collaboration and consensus building.
- Excellent knowledge of management information systems and software programs, and comfort in working with academic and alumni databases.
- Ability to act independently, take initiative, build consensus, and exercise sound judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and develop policy and procedure related to program initiatives.
- Proven track record of connecting and working with diverse populations in higher education.
- Demonstrated effectiveness impacting and leading diversity, inclusion, and organizational change initiatives.
Additional Information:
Salary range $160,000-$200,000.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Sedentary work. Occasional travel.
Posting Date:
09/17/2024Closing Date:
10/07/2024Open Until Filled
NoDiversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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