Dean of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

Rochester, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Overview

Monroe Community College seeks an experienced academic leader for the Dean of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. The successful candidate will possess a successful academic and administrative background and demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced dynamic and complex community college that values educational access academic integrity and excellence inclusiveness collaboration and stewardship. The new Dean will be committed to advancing the success of MCCs diverse student population and strengthening the Colleges impact on the Rochester community. We welcome your nominations expressions of interest and applications for this opportunity.

Monroe Community College (MCC) is entering its sixth decade as a premier two-year college within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Ranked among the top 3% of U.S. community colleges for most associate degrees awarded innovation has always been at the heart of MCC and the constant driver in the Colleges evolution to meet the ever-changing needs of its students and the Rochester community. Today MCC offers more than 100 outstanding degree programs taught by award-winning faculty members at an affordable price. MCC is the proud recipient of 121 SUNY Chancellors Awards for excellence in teaching service librarianship scholarship and creative activities.

MCC is governed by a 10-member government-appointed board of trustees an administrative team led by President Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna and our shared governance partners. Under her leadership MCC has embarked on Vision2027 a five-year strategic plan to enhance the Colleges relevance and address evolving challenges.

Reporting to the Provost/Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs (ASA) Dr. Michael Jacobs the Dean has general responsibility for the quality of courses programs activities faculty staff and resources of the departments within the Schools of Arts & Humanities Business & Entrepreneurial Studies Community Engagement & Development and Social Sciences & Global Studies.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide collaborative team-based leadership by addressing departmental school divisional and institutional concerns through regular meetings with faculty staff chairpersons ASALC members the Provost/Vice President ASA and other College stakeholders fostering a culture of equity inclusion and professional growth to support teaching learning and student success.
Provide leadership and oversight for departmental plans relating to academic programs curriculum master schedule and learning environments to ensure institutional effectiveness and efficiencies that maximize resources; balance competing demands; respond to students needs; and meet all state SUNY and accreditation requirements and compliance frameworks.
Collaborate across divisions to develop and implement strategies that attract prospective students and enhance access to programs ensuring alignment with institutional enrollment goals.
Develop and implement strategies for resource management and the optimal use of personnel facilities and technology to support student success and operational efficiency.

To Apply

To ensure full consideration completed applications are due by April 30 2026. Candidates are asked to review the Executive Search Profile to understand the unique opportunities and qualificiations for this position that is located at will be required to submit: 1) a current resume or CV; 2) a cover letteraddressing the position; and 3) the contact information for three professional references (a current or former supervisor a current or former direct report and a professional colleague). Please click theApplyNow button to submit your application.

All confidential communications may be directed to our search team: Dr. Greg Thomas Senior Consultant at or Dr. Kim James Senior Consultant at or to .

Required Experience:

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