Assistant Dean of Operations, College Arts & Sciences
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OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Assistant Dean for Operations DIVISION: Academic Affairs DEPARTMENT: College of Arts and Sciences FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences SUPERVISION: Supervises two administrative assistants and may supervise other staff. SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Assistant Dean for Operations serves on the leadership team of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office and assists the Dean and Associate Dean in executing the mission and responsibilities of CAS with particular emphasis on academic scheduling, student recruitment, data analysis and enrollment management, hiring processes, and budgetary support. The Assistant Dean for Operations works collaboratively with the Dean's Office staff, department chairpersons, and offices across campus. This is a professional management non-unit position. Exceptionally high degrees of confidentiality and discretion are required in this position. As such, the incumbent is a confidential employee as defined in M.G.L. Chapter 150E, Section 1. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES: The largest college at UMass Dartmouth, CAS houses more than 60 undergraduate and graduate majors and minors in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The mission of the College of Arts & Sciences is to prepare all students for lifelong learning, productive and rewarding work, self-governance, and responsible democratic citizenship. We are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Our academic programs provide learning experiences that encourage free and rigorous pursuit of knowledge, intellectual curiosity, respect for diverse points of view and cultures, appreciation of personal expression, and awareness of the role of an educated citizen in a democratic society. The College develops students who think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, and participate actively in their communities. The College of Arts & Science's 114 tenure-line faculty are internationally respected researchers and scholars, including 8 Fulbright Scholars. They address real-world challenges on issues such as the eradication of HIV, scalable numerical algorithms that power scientific simulations, women's literary history in Portugal, and de-radicalization strategies in central Asia. CAS researchers collaborate across departments, colleges and schools and enjoy a history of substantive partnerships with corporations and research institutes. Faculty members are also known for their commitment to teaching and student success, as well as for forming long-lasting mentoring relationships with students. SALARY: $87,500-$129,000 UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
Benefits for Non-Unit Professional: Non-Unit Professional Application Process: Interested applicants are required to submit:
The University of Massachusetts conducts background checks on potential employees. Employment is contingent on verification of background/credentials and work authorization eligibility. Formal review of applications will be immediate and ongoing until the position is filled. Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available. |