Budget Title: Assistant Dean (SL-5)

Salary: $82,000

The Assistant Dean provides support in all areas related to the academic programs of the Watson School. Duties will be wide ranging, with specific responsibility for:

• Assist in the creation and modification of academic programs, per processes established by the University, the State of New York, the New York State Education Department, and the Office of Professions; shepherd proposals through required channels
• Monitor trends in engineering and computer science education and employment; conduct research to support the development of new academic offerings and program proposals; produce needs assessment and market analysis research in support of new academic initiatives; develop financial models in support of academic programs
• Work with departments, Director of Advising, and Assistant Dean for Research & Graduate Studies to support the development of new domestic and international academic partnerships (e.g., articulation agreements & fast-track programs); work with partners to monitor the effectiveness of existing partnerships and coordinate joint activities; initiate renewal documents
• Develop and oversee procedures for collecting, publishing and maintaining accurate academic information, including the college catalog
• Assist advising office and academic units with undergraduate enrollment plans
• Work with departments and units to resolve staffing and scheduling issues related to the class and final exam schedules
• Support the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Administration in the School's curricular planning process to ensure adequate, consistent and efficient use of instructional resources across departments
• Work with departments to ensure compliance with university scheduling rules 
• Assist with the Watson School's assessment and evaluation activities to support program and university accreditation (ABET and Middle States)
• Guide and support assessment efforts by non-academic units
• Develop and support initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates
• Prepare external engineering surveys
• Oversee the Student Opinion of Teaching survey; compile and distribute reports
• Prepare documents in support of ABET accreditation
• Support the Watson School's implementation of the university's academic honesty code
• Serve on appropriate school and university committees

•  Master's degree (or higher) in a quantitative discipline
•  3 plus years of experience in higher education administration
•  Academic or professional background in academic assessment and evaluation, and demonstrated commitment to metrics-based management
•  Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity
•  Ability to work collegially with a diverse community and all constituents
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•  Available to attend evening/weekend programs and events as needed
•  Available to travel internationally and domestically as needed

Preferred:

• PhD in a quantitative discipline

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

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