Dean College of Arts and Sciences
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About GCSU
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the states designated public liberal arts university where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fastpaced and technologydriven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers leadership in communities problem solving and lifelong learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its awardwinning highimpact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors 34 graduate programs doctorates in education and nursing professional certificates and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through highimpact practices such as internships service and communitybased learning leadership programs study abroad opportunities mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The universitys beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville Georgia a charming diverse college town of approximately 19000 residents in Central Georgia and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna Flannery OConnor 45 and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at OConnors former home Andalusia now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee allowing faculty staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgias Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information visit us online at gcsu.
Job Summary
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) will provide leadership and oversight for the strategic academic intellectual and administrative affairs of the college. Reporting directly to the provost/vice president for Academic Affairs the dean is the colleges chief academic executive and fiscal officer and a member of the Council of Deans and Academic Affairs Leadership Team. The College of Arts and Sciences provides the focus for the universitys statewide liberal arts mission. The fundamental mission of the college is to promote critical reflection and the advancement of knowledge by teaching the core curriculum; by offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate degrees for students; and by encouraging excellence in teaching scholarly activity research and service on the part of faculty. Students are challenged to address the analytical historical cultural and philosophical foundations of their disciplines to think critically and creatively to act with ethical and aesthetic awareness and to communicate effectively in a free and open exchange of ideas.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Direction
Serve as the chief academic and administrative leader of the College of Arts and Sciences supervising all operations and serving as the advocate for college programs and needs.
Provide visionary leadership to ensure programs within the college are excellent relevant transformative viable for the future and supportive of the Universitys strategic plan Imagine 2030 mission and vision.
Development of short and longterm plans to advance the colleges educational objectives within the context of the Universitys vision.
Advise the Provost on all matters of programs/services budget facilities and personnel.
Faculty & Staff Management
Support and plan the ongoing development of chairs faculty and staff including faculty evaluation and feedback to faculty on performance.
Recommend the appointment salary promotion and tenure of faculty.
Recruit and employ high quality faculty and staff.
Support the faculty through mentoring programs and in achieving standards of excellence in teaching scholarship research and service to the university community and profession.
Responsible for working with the department chairs to staff all classes and the supervision of all employees in the college including administration of performance evaluations.
Academic Program Oversight
Participate in program review for evaluation of existing degrees certification and other academic programs and implementation of improvements to enhance the quality of instruction academic programs and research for the purpose of student success.
Manage college facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes quality learning in classrooms and laboratories.
Support graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain admission to graduate/professional schools.
Implementation of improvements to enhance quality of instruction academic programs and research.
Financial Management & Resource Development
Develop recommend and administer the College budget within funding limits.
Expand and diversify funding sources through external and internal avenues in collaboration with University Advancement and the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects.
Partner with COAS advisory boards for fundraising program reviews strategic planning and assist with professional development of majors.
Relationship Building & Communication
Foster collaborative relationships within and across the University
Maintain and strengthen strategic relationships with community alumni benefactors and private and public sector partners on behalf of the college and university
Continue to enhance networks among University System of Georgia institutions and the Deans of Colleges of Arts and Sciences.
Communicate effectively through social media with COAS stakeholders with College of Arts and Sciences alumni donors board members and friends.
Serve on governance teams and committees and perform other duties as assigned by the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Other
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
An earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a discipline within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Other Required Qualifications
An awareness of current trends in higher education and experience with innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning particularly in a liberal arts education.
Exceptional organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Experience
A record of excellence in teaching scholarship and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure.
A strong record of progressively responsible and relevant university leadership experience.
A minimum of five years of relevant academic leadership experience including significant and progressive administration experiences at the department chair level or above.
Significant and successful experience in faculty evaluation and professional development and in managing enrollment and complex budgets.
Experience with shared governance and a consultative leadership style.
Record of successful fundraising and alumni engagement.
Experience in communicating the benefits of a liberal arts education in the 21st century.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Record of successful community outreach.
Experience as a college dean.
Experience in accreditation.
Demonstrated ability to articulate the contemporary value and relevance of liberal arts education.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
ABILITIES
Lead complex academic organization.
Make sound decisions regarding resources programs and personnel.
Build consensus among stakeholders.
Advocate effectively for college needs and priorities.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships.
Navigate complex organizational structures.
Analyze complex data and trends.
Balance competing priorities and demands.
Foster innovation while maintaining academic excellence.
Adapt leadership approach to different situations.
Maintain composure under pressure.
Think strategically while managing daytoday operations.
KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence.
Deep understanding of academic program development and assessment.
Knowledge of accreditation processes and requirements.
Understanding of budget management and resource allocation.
Knowledge of faculty development and evaluation processes.
Familiarity with fundraising and advancement strategies.
Understanding of current trends in higher education.
SKILLS
Strategic planning and implementation.
Academic leadership and program development.
Budget development and fiscal management.
Personnel management and performance evaluation.
Grant writing and external funding acquisition.
Relationship building with internal/external stakeholders.
Effective written and verbal communication.
Social media and digital communication proficiency.
Datadriven decision making.
Change management.
Conflict resolution.
Collaborative leadership style.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall on the grounds of race color sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) religion national origin age disability veteran status or genetic information be excluded from employment or participation in be denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.
Georgia College & State University is a national awardwinning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community educational programs university policies research and scholarship campus life employment practices extracurricular activities and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors to be respected as individuals and to feel a sense of belonging.
Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (PCard).
This position may travel 1 24 of the time.
Background Check
- Criminal Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Report
- Credit Check
- Education Verification
- Publication Review
Special Applicant Instructions
Confidential inquiries nominations and applications may be sent electronically to Ann Yates and Dinah DeWitt at .
Employment Type
Full Time
