Ferris State University
Associate Dean, College of Engineering Technology (CET)
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49307
Associate Dean, College of Engineering Technology (CET)
Job no:
496651Work type:
StaffLocation:
Big Rapids, MI 49307Categories:
Administrative
Position Title:
Associate Dean, College of Engineering Technology (CET)
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:38000 - CET Deans Office
Advertised Salary:
$125,000 - $145,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)
FLSA:
Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
N/A
Term of Position:
12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
At Will
Summary of Position:
Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology, is an administrative position with an anticipated start in the spring of 2025. However, this is an estimate and may be revised if needed.
This position works under broad administrative direction with significant responsibility in operations, assessment, student recruitment, retention, and compliance. This is a 12-month administrative appointment that requires understanding of the programs within the CET, willingness to work closely with faculty, students, and staff across the departments of the CET, as well as with the college Deans and Provost's office, while paying attention to detail in meeting the needs of the CET related to accreditation, efficiency, program quality, enrollment, operations, and industry partnerships. The Associate Dean is expected to be strategic, process-oriented, flexible, willing to work closely with faculty, and committed to the career-focused mission of the CET. The Associate Dean will work integrally with the Dean to oversee course scheduling and enrollment management; provide oversight/coordination that includes, but is not limited to, working with faculty on curriculum development for new academic programs, including credit and non-credit certificate development; and work collaboratively with programs for assessment, accreditation, and academic program reviews.
Position Type:
Staff
Required Education:
The candidate should qualify under one of the following CET academic standards:1. Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or terminal degree in field,) OR2. Master's degree in field (any discipline related to the College of Engineering Technology) with a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in industry OR3. Master's degree and five years of demonstrated work experience within higher education to include progressive administrative responsibilities and teaching.
Required Work Experience:
Experience supervising faculty and/or staff.Supervision experience or leading an academic program/department.Higher education teaching and administrative experience.Experience in curriculum, assessment, and accreditation.Experience in handling student complaints.Successful attainment of tenure at an accredited institution in a discipline offered in CET.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
Office EnvironmentMovingReachingSittingRepetitive movementStanding
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Industry experience appropriate for a faculty position in CET.Experience with using tools for collecting and analyzing data (such as EAB Analytics, EAB's Navigate HelioCampus, Banner Canvas, and Faculty Success).Understanding the needs of first-generation students and those in the CET with an interest in hands-on learning.Demonstrated record of connecting with industry partners and the Industry Advisory BoardExperience in leading collaborative teams.Grant-writing experience.Demonstrated understanding and history of working with diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in recruiting and building relationships with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff and community members.Demonstrated success in developing external revenue streams from industry partners and grants.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Schedule and enrollment management: course enrollment management to include average class size, caps, days, times, locations, sequences, etc. for efficient and effective instructional delivery.
Coordination of classroom scheduling of program offerings.
Actively manage faculty loads, overloads, adjunct loads, etc.
Work cooperatively with Program Coordinators, Chairs and/or Directors on matters of student complaints, recruitment, admissions, and retention.
Assessment and Accreditation: oversight of college data collection and analysis; coordinate with Chairs on program accreditation, reaffirmation and academic program reviews; primary contact for external accreditors; administrative oversight for required University data reporting programs (HelioCampus, Faculty Success, Navigate, Banner, and Canvas, etc.).
Academic Processes: Oversee and review college certificate, graduate, undergraduate, and associate degree curricula, including program and course planning, development, approval, implementation and management.
Tenure, Promotion and Merit process: Oversees/coordinates revision of college's undergraduate catalog; evaluations of non-tenured faculty, department coordinators, department chairs, directors; committee assignments; CET policy review and oversight; promotes increased activities in research and scholarly activities in the College; coordinate assistance for program changes, graduation clearance and commencement activities.
College Representative: represent the Dean in their absence; represent CET on University committees and initiatives; serve on appropriate college policy and advisory committees/councils, as assigned; oversee special college initiatives; liaison to other academic units on campus; oversee and serve as College chair for all faculty, staff and administrative position searches; collaborate with department heads, program coordinators, and full-time faculty to ensure full participation in the achievement of College and University initiatives.
Facility and Resource Management; oversee day-to-day operations of college facilities; serve as a facility contact for building service requests and emergencies.
In concert with the faculty, the Associate Dean is responsible for student and faculty recruitment, retention and inclusion.
Actively fostering the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, community members.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Documents:
Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeUnofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Unofficial Transcript 2
Special Instructions to Applicants:
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY: Applications should include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will begin immediately. Harris Search Associates is assisting Ferris State University for this search. Please contact Eric Christ, Senior Consultant (eric@HarrisSearch.com, cell: 614-800-9974) for further details. Phone: 614-798-8500.
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of appropriate degree.
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have completed additional college coursework or attained a degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:November 20, 2024
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.
Advertised:
11 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:
Job no:
496651Work type:
StaffLocation:
Big Rapids, MI 49307Categories:
Administrative
Position Title:
Associate Dean, College of Engineering Technology (CET)
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:38000 - CET Deans Office
Advertised Salary:
$125,000 - $145,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)
FLSA:
Exempt
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Full-Time
Union Group:
N/A
Term of Position:
12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
At Will
Summary of Position:
Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology, is an administrative position with an anticipated start in the spring of 2025. However, this is an estimate and may be revised if needed.
This position works under broad administrative direction with significant responsibility in operations, assessment, student recruitment, retention, and compliance. This is a 12-month administrative appointment that requires understanding of the programs within the CET, willingness to work closely with faculty, students, and staff across the departments of the CET, as well as with the college Deans and Provost's office, while paying attention to detail in meeting the needs of the CET related to accreditation, efficiency, program quality, enrollment, operations, and industry partnerships. The Associate Dean is expected to be strategic, process-oriented, flexible, willing to work closely with faculty, and committed to the career-focused mission of the CET. The Associate Dean will work integrally with the Dean to oversee course scheduling and enrollment management; provide oversight/coordination that includes, but is not limited to, working with faculty on curriculum development for new academic programs, including credit and non-credit certificate development; and work collaboratively with programs for assessment, accreditation, and academic program reviews.
Position Type:
Staff
Required Education:
The candidate should qualify under one of the following CET academic standards:1. Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or terminal degree in field,) OR2. Master's degree in field (any discipline related to the College of Engineering Technology) with a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in industry OR3. Master's degree and five years of demonstrated work experience within higher education to include progressive administrative responsibilities and teaching.
Required Work Experience:
Experience supervising faculty and/or staff.Supervision experience or leading an academic program/department.Higher education teaching and administrative experience.Experience in curriculum, assessment, and accreditation.Experience in handling student complaints.Successful attainment of tenure at an accredited institution in a discipline offered in CET.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Physical Demands:
Office EnvironmentMovingReachingSittingRepetitive movementStanding
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Industry experience appropriate for a faculty position in CET.Experience with using tools for collecting and analyzing data (such as EAB Analytics, EAB's Navigate HelioCampus, Banner Canvas, and Faculty Success).Understanding the needs of first-generation students and those in the CET with an interest in hands-on learning.Demonstrated record of connecting with industry partners and the Industry Advisory BoardExperience in leading collaborative teams.Grant-writing experience.Demonstrated understanding and history of working with diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in recruiting and building relationships with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff and community members.Demonstrated success in developing external revenue streams from industry partners and grants.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Schedule and enrollment management: course enrollment management to include average class size, caps, days, times, locations, sequences, etc. for efficient and effective instructional delivery.
Coordination of classroom scheduling of program offerings.
Actively manage faculty loads, overloads, adjunct loads, etc.
Work cooperatively with Program Coordinators, Chairs and/or Directors on matters of student complaints, recruitment, admissions, and retention.
Assessment and Accreditation: oversight of college data collection and analysis; coordinate with Chairs on program accreditation, reaffirmation and academic program reviews; primary contact for external accreditors; administrative oversight for required University data reporting programs (HelioCampus, Faculty Success, Navigate, Banner, and Canvas, etc.).
Academic Processes: Oversee and review college certificate, graduate, undergraduate, and associate degree curricula, including program and course planning, development, approval, implementation and management.
Tenure, Promotion and Merit process: Oversees/coordinates revision of college's undergraduate catalog; evaluations of non-tenured faculty, department coordinators, department chairs, directors; committee assignments; CET policy review and oversight; promotes increased activities in research and scholarly activities in the College; coordinate assistance for program changes, graduation clearance and commencement activities.
College Representative: represent the Dean in their absence; represent CET on University committees and initiatives; serve on appropriate college policy and advisory committees/councils, as assigned; oversee special college initiatives; liaison to other academic units on campus; oversee and serve as College chair for all faculty, staff and administrative position searches; collaborate with department heads, program coordinators, and full-time faculty to ensure full participation in the achievement of College and University initiatives.
Facility and Resource Management; oversee day-to-day operations of college facilities; serve as a facility contact for building service requests and emergencies.
In concert with the faculty, the Associate Dean is responsible for student and faculty recruitment, retention and inclusion.
Actively fostering the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, community members.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Documents:
Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeUnofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents:
Unofficial Transcript 2
Special Instructions to Applicants:
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY: Applications should include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will begin immediately. Harris Search Associates is assisting Ferris State University for this search. Please contact Eric Christ, Senior Consultant (eric@HarrisSearch.com, cell: 614-800-9974) for further details. Phone: 614-798-8500.
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of appropriate degree.
Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have completed additional college coursework or attained a degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:November 20, 2024
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.
Advertised:
11 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: