Dean of Liberal Arts

Company Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training, and workforce development in a student-centered environment, serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College seeks a Dean for the Division of Liberal Arts. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the dean is responsible for the overall management of the Liberal Arts Division. The dean is responsible for supervising and evaluating faculty, scheduling, and overseeing the administration of bargaining agreements. The dean is integral to the division of Academic Affairs and assists in the strategic planning and formulation of policies within it. As part of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team, the dean represents and supports faculty interests and initiatives. Supervisory Responsibility The incumbent does have supervisory responsibility for full-time and adjunct faculty and support staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Division of Academic Affairs in formulating policies Supervise full-time and adjunct faculty in this division Recruit full-time and adjunct faculty Administer bargaining agreements and provide oversight of faculty and support-staff Maintain annual evaluations and faculty professional development plans Coordinate and implement onboarding of full-time and adjunct-faculty Collaborate and plan with other division deans within Academic Affairs Lead and coordinate assignment of faculty to participate in mandatory divisional activities to include program reviews, course outline updates, program updates, and assessment activities Plan and manage: divisional meetings; the assignment and coordination of faculty on college committees; new program development; and the academic plan for the division Work with industry to collaborate on programs and to provide student internships and field experiences Maintain and oversee divisional assessment activities Schedule all division courses in collaboration with the VP to include day/evening and online sections Maintain and oversee articulation agreements Plan and collaborate with SUNY Schenectady's College in the High School Participate in student orientation, open houses, and information nights Coordinate assignment of faculty and staff to participate in new and general student registration Oversee and manage dispute resolution between students and divisional faculty Lead the development and maintenance of annual department budget Coordinate the use of related divisional facilities Lead in planning for facilities, equipment, and staffing needs based on strategic planning initiatives Participate in strategic planning Serve as the Evening Administrator for at least one week per semester Collaborate with VPAA to determine cost effectiveness of program/section offerings Plan and coordinate with divisions on all credit programming, including off-site activities Other duties as assigned by the

VPAA Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in a liberal arts field Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills College teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting Evidence of leadership experience in an academic setting Demonstrated experience with the development and management of a budget Demonstrated experience with academic assessment

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate in a related liberal arts field

Special Information:

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

Additional Information:

Salary:

$82,346 At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member, you will have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance: Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure the well-being of you and your family. Flexible Retirement Plans - Options to select the retirement system that best aligns with your goals, plus access to a deferred compensation plan to enhance your long-term savings. Generous Time Off - Ample vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays, plus a paid college closure between Christmas and New Year's Day. Professional Growth & Development - Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through a variety of professional development programs. Family-Friendly Support - Access to on-site childcare providers (subject to availability) to help ease the demands of balancing work and family life. Wellness Initiatives - Discounted YMCA memberships and participation in wellness events to promote physical and mental health.

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By:

Applications accepted until position is filled. If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu . Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position: Cover letter

Resume Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application References:

Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here . SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Apply Online