Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs jobs in Colorado

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs assists Dean with the management of administrative functions of an undergraduate program. Collaborates with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives and supports on college fundraising. Being an Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs provides 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. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs typically reports to a Dean. The Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Affairs
  • Colorado State University
  • Fort Collins, CO CONTRACTOR
  • Posting Details

    Posting Detail Information

    Working Title Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Affairs

    Position Location Fort Collins, CO

    Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person

    Research Professional Position No

    Posting Number 202400534AP

    Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional

    Classification Title Executive II

    Number of Vacancies

    Work Hours/Week 40

    Proposed Annual Salary Range $230,000 - $300,000

    Employee Benefits

    Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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    Desired Start Date

    Position End Date (if temporary)

    To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/31/2024

    Description Of Work Unit

    The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President at Colorado State University seeks a strategic, creative academic leader, a champion of undergraduate education and student success, to serve as the Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Affairs. Colorado State University takes great pride in excellent undergraduate education and seeks to foster a community that supports inclusive undergraduate success. President Amy Parsons has established Undergraduate Student Success as one of the highest university priorities. CSU strives to realize the Equity Excellence Imperative as outlined in the 2030 Blueprint for Undergraduate Education at U.S. Research Universities . The university was established in 1870 as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado. The University is committed to equity and inclusive excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research, and engagement for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. CSU enrolls over 28,000 residential and 6,000 online students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. CSU has many highly ranked departments and innovative interdisciplinary programs. CSU’s faculty are recognized nationally and internationally as contributing significantly to their disciplines and interdisciplinary research. As a premier land-grant university, CSU is preparing students to solve the great global challenges of our time.

    The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President upholds CSU’s commitment to the sciences and the liberal and performing arts, strong professional schools, research and education excellence, and a collaborative institutional culture. All the university’s academic colleges report to the Provost and Executive Vice President, as do the Libraries, the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Vice President for Research, the Office of International Programs, the Graduate School, and Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness. Via the Provost’s Council on Engagement, the Office of Engagement and Extension also reports to and collaborates directly with the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President.

    CSU is in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of approximately 170,000. Situated 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity, Fort Collins residents enjoy pleasant weather year-round. Indoor and outdoor activities are enjoyable in every season. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado with top award rankings from Forbes for Best Place for Business/Careers, Gallup Well Being Index for Healthiest Mid-Size City in America, CBS Money watch List of Top 10 Best Places to Retire, Outside Magazine Best Towns in America, among other select recognitions: http://www.fcgov.com/fcfacts.

    Position Summary

    The Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Affairs ( VPDUA ) is first and foremost a passionate champion of undergraduate education and student success. The VPDUA is a key member of the Provost and Executive Vice President’s leadership team, with the primary responsibilities of providing student centered, academic, strategic, and operational leadership for all initiatives supporting undergraduate education and campus-wide student success programs. This individual leads the enhancement of academic programs including program review, assessment of student learning, advising initiatives, and development of new academic programs. They provide support for campus leadership for reaccreditation. The VPDUA assists the Provost/ EVP in building collaborative networks across the University to support undergraduate student success, degree completion, high-impact practices, and general education throughout the undergraduate experience, and helps maintain connectivity between the Provost/ EVP and their many reporting units and individuals. The VPDUA identifies and realizes strategic priorities for the Provost/ EVP related to undergraduate education and student success and executes specific strategic and logistical projects that support those strategic priorities. The VPDUA leads initiatives to promote equity of opportunity and diversity. They will work with academic units across all disciplines to advance student success and improve student retention and graduation rates.

    This position involves significant independent decision-making and extensive partnering with units and individuals who report to or collaborate closely with the VPUDA and the Provost/EVP’s Office, including the academic deans and vice presidents from across the university. The Assistant Vice President for Student Success and the Executive Director of University Academic Advising and Outreach dual report to the VPDUA and to the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Director of the University Honors Program, the Professor of Military Science (Army ROTC ), the Professor of Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC ), and the undergraduate student appeals officer also report to the VPDUA . The VPDUA always represents the Office of the Provost in a professional and engaging manner.

    The individual in this position will demonstrate significant administrative experience at a large, complex university. They will demonstrate a high level of personal leadership, initiative, and project management expertise to translate ideas and vision into action, making timely, informed decisions to support effective processes, and help the Provost/ EVP achieve significant gains in productivity and impact.

    The VPDUA partners with the Provost/ EVP to lead the Provost/EVP’s Office in achieving its strategic vision and goals relative to undergraduate education and student success, including developing and executing the logistical processes that will lead to the achievement of goals in consultation with the Provost/ EVP but as the primary executor.

    The VPDUA is a 12-month full-time position. The VPDUA is a member of the Provost and Executive Vice President’s staff and the President’s Executive Leadership Team.

    Required Job Qualifications

    • Ph.D. or relevant terminal academic degree from an accredited institution.
    • Rank of professor with tenure earned at an R1 university and eligible for tenure in an academic department at CSU . Advanced associate professors (5 years at an R1) may be considered.
    • Seven or more years of academic, higher education leadership experience at an R1 university at the department, college, or university level.

    Preferred Job Qualifications

    • Ten or more years of progressive experience in higher education.
    • Rank of full professor.

    The successful candidate will have the following qualifications as evidenced by application materials, semi-finalist interviews, finalist interviews, and reference checks.

    • Demonstrated significant academic leadership and experience with undergraduate curriculum, program review, and assessment of student learning, and management of the undergraduate education process.
    • Demonstrated commitment to collectively advancing holistic student support and success in partnership with enrollment management, student affairs, and academic units.
    • Demonstrated commitment to working in a highly collaborative and transparent manner in partnership with academic and administrative leaders through participatory management, shared governance, and teamwork.
    • Demonstrated success managing complex operational projects and strategic initiatives involving diverse stakeholders.
    • Demonstrated experience in and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value in all aspects of undergraduate education and co-curricular activities.
    • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and effective organizational communication with diverse audiences.
    • Ability to exercise sound judgement, tact, discretion, and integrity with sensitive and confidential information.
    • Demonstrated capacity for influential leadership with a proven track record of innovation, creativity, and best practices. Ability to problem solve and adapt to and initiate change.
    • Skill and comfort with data and its use in tracking and communicating success as well as to identify, uncover, and remedy inequitable policies and practices.
    • Experience related to programmatic budget oversight. Experience with strategic and intentional budget management, planning, forecasting, and allocations.
    • Experience with and commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising.
    • Engagement with and connection to national initiatives and trends related to undergraduate education, student success, high-impact practices, assessment of learning, and curriculum.
    • Familiarity with and commitment to the Land Grant Mission and its purpose.

    Diversity Statement

    Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

    Essential Duties

    Job Duty Category Executive Leadership and Management

    Duty/Responsibility

    • Provide comprehensive executive-level support of a substantial and confidential nature to the Provost/ EVP , contributing expertise to making informed decisions in a timely manner.
    • Develop and assure compliance with policies relevant to undergraduate education. Policies include, but are not limited to, graduation requirements, student academic appeals, differential tuition, and special course fees.
    • Oversee the final review of undergraduate student academic appeals after they have been reviewed at the department and college levels.
    • Oversee the undergraduate curriculum including reviewing proposals for new degrees and programs of study assuring compliance with university strategic planning and CDHE guidelines.
    • Continuous improvement of guidelines and metrics for academic program reviews.
    • Work in strong collaboration with the Director of Assessment and the Vice Provost for Planning and Effectiveness to develop strategy for assessment of student learning, including university-level and program-level assessment.
    • Work in close partnership with the Vice Provost for Planning and Effectiveness to guide the campus reaccreditation process.
    • Provide visionary and creative leadership in the development, review, improvement, and prioritization of student success programs and monitor accountability for success.
    • Coordinate oversight for university advising strategy and initiatives.
    • Oversight of units and staff reporting to the VPDUA including Student Success, Academic Advising and Outreach, Honors, Army ROTC , and Air Force ROTC .

    Percentage Of Time 75%

    Job Duty Category Liaison Roles and Committee Membership

    Duty/Responsibility

    • Member of the Provost’s Leadership Council and the President’s Executive Leadership Team.
    • Liaison with various entities within the Division of Student Affairs and The Institute for Learning and Teaching ( TILT ) to partner and communicate priorities and implementation of initiatives to enhance undergraduate student education.
    • Leadership of Student Success Initiatives ( SSI ) and membership on the Student Success Leadership Team.
    • Chair the Committee of Undergraduate Associate Deans.
    • Work with the Registrar’s Office to connect Registrar activities to Academic Affairs and serve as a resource.
    • Ex officio member of the University Curriculum Committee.
    • Attend the Colorado Commission for Higher Education General Education Council meetings and serve as a liaison on issues related to undergraduate programming and state-wide transfer issues.
    • Chair the Special Course Fee Committee, which leads decision-making and auditing efforts.
    • Chair the Course Capacity Committee and manage Course Capacity funds.

    Percentage Of Time 25%

    Application Details

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses how your qualifications match the position summary with a focus on your passion for and demonstrated experience as a champion for undergraduate education and student success, a CV, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

    Excited about this role even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification? We are most interested in finding exceptional candidates and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes, including those coming from less traditional backgrounds. CSU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. When you apply, your application will be assessed by a person and will be considered based on key competencies needed for success in the position.

    CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

    Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

    Search Contact Search Committee Chair: Steve Dandaneau (steven.dandaneau@colostate.edu); Search Support: Tammy Prusha (tammy.prusha@colostate.edu)

    EEO Statement

    Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

    The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu .

    The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .

    The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .

    Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .

    Background Check Policy Statement

    Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

    References Requested

    References Requested

    Minimum Requested 3

    Maximum Requested 3
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