Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Job at Confidential, Allendale, MI

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  • Confidential
  • Allendale, MI

Job Description

Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

About the Company

Large public university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1960

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

  • Education
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Grand Valley State University
  • Universities

Specialties

  • education
  • business
  • public administration
  • engineering
  • advanced energy storage
  • communications
  • health administration
  • health sciences
  • nursing
  • biomedical engineering
  • bioinformatics
  • biostatistics
  • and cell and molecular biology

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Dean for its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the largest academic unit within the institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a diverse and dynamic college that is deeply committed to student success, faculty excellence, and community engagement. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of the college, which plays a foundational part in the university's general education program and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across various disciplines. The Dean will serve as the chief administrative, academic, and budgetary officer, managing a large team and a significant budget. Collaboration with other deans and university stakeholders is essential to coordinate academic programs, interdisciplinary initiatives, and applied research. Applicants for the Dean position should be prepared to demonstrate a strong record of leadership in an academic setting, with a focus on inclusive excellence and broad student support. The role requires a candidate who can serve as a role model of integrity and professionalism, and who is accessible to both faculty and students. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the liberal arts and sciences and a vision for their role in preparing graduates to meet the complex challenges of the modern world. A commitment to experiential learning, and a rich calendar of events that engage both internal and external communities, is also a key aspect of the position. The search for the Dean is open and ongoing, with a request for candidates to submit their materials as soon as possible for consideration.

Hiring Manager Title
Provost

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Education/Academic Administration
Confidential

Job Tags

Immediate start,

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