Institution web site: http://www.ju.edu/
Location: Jacksonville, FL  32211
Posted date: May 10, 2012

The Board of Trustees at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida, announces the search for the eighteenth president of the University and invites nominations and applications for this position.

The University invites applications and nominations from experienced and highly qualified leaders who are committed to providing excellent liberal arts and professional undergraduate and graduate programs for students in the private higher education setting.  The new President will assume this leadership position on July 1, 2013, with the retirement of Dr. Kerry Romesburg, who has served the university with great success since 2004.

Founded in 1934, Jacksonville University is a private, comprehensive university on the shore of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. The University has a growing enrollment of more than 3,700 undergraduate and graduate students from 45 states and more than 40 countries taught by 188 regular faculty and 138 part-time. The diverse student body consists of 31 percent representing Asian, Latino, African American and Native Americans. The student life program includes 500 students participating on one of 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams.  More than 70 majors are offered in the College of Arts and Sciences (which includes the School of Education), the Davis College of Business, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Health Sciences (which includes the School of Nursing), the School of Orthodontics, and the College of Interdisciplinary & Professional Studies.  Two of the University’s most distinctive professional programs are The Aeronautics Program (a part of the AACSB accredited Davis College of Business) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice in the School of Nursing.

Jacksonville University seeks a visionary and strategic person who will be committed to the school’s mission. He or she must be an innovative thinker, with the ability to develop, communicate, and implement new ideas.  He or she must possess an understanding of excellent teaching, learning, and scholarship; a collaborative leadership style; an appreciation for the importance of community relations; entrepreneurial business skills to accomplish growth in an increasingly competitive environment; and financial ability with a demonstrated history of sound fiscal management and successful fundraising. A terminal degree is preferred, but all candidates will be considered by the search committee.

Nominations and Applications

The Presidential Search Committee will begin reviewing applications in late August and will continue until the appointment is made. To assure full consideration, applications should be received by August 17, 2012, and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and five professional references with email and telephone numbers (references will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant). Applications and nominations should be sent electronically (MS Word or Adobe PDF) to jacksonvillepres@agbsearch.com.  Additional information is available at www.agbsearch.com under current searches or www.ju.edu.

The search is being assisted by:

Oscar C. Page, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant

AGB Search

ocp@agbsearch.com

(903) 870-8303

Jacksonville University supports the principle of diversity and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  It is Jacksonville University’s practice to provide equal employment opportunities for all (EOE).

Institution web site: http://www.sdstate.edu/
Location: Brookings, SD 57007
Posted date: April 24, 2012

The South Dakota State University College of Nursing invites applications and nominations for two positions: Associate Dean–Graduate Programs and Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs. Each position has primary responsibility for management of their respective programs at the Brookings’ main campus as well as at satellite locations throughout South Dakota (http://www.sdstate.edu/nurs/). The Associate Deans report to the Dean of the College.

South Dakota State University is the state’s land grant university and is designated as a Carnegie “High Intensity” Research University. With an overall enrollment approaching 13,000, SDSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents, which also oversees five additional campuses. In recent years, SDSU has focused on growing select graduate programs. This includes the College of Nursing’s Ph.D. and D.N.P. programs.

The main campus is located in Brookings, one hour’s drive north of Sioux Falls, which is the state’s largest city. SDSU and Brookings offer a very high quality of life midst an engaged, active campus community. It is also notable that South Dakota has no personal income tax.

Fully reaccredited in 2011 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the SDSU College of Nursing currently serves approximately 1,500 students, representing more than 11.5% of the campus’ total student population. More than 900 of these students are enrolled at multiple sites in CCNE accredited undergraduate basic, accelerated, RN Upward Mobility, and graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral level graduate specializations in CNL, Educator and Administrator areas supplement a relatively new DNP program and a growing Ph.D. program focused on preparation of nurse scientists to work on health promotion and disease prevention with rural and underserved populations. With an NCLEX pass rate consistently exceeding 96.75%, the approximately 60% of graduates who remain in the state to work, have a major impact on provision of and access to healthcare in South Dakota.

The new Associate Dean positions in the College of Nursing represent a most unusual opportunity to manage day-to-day operations while also planning and implementing numerous strategic initiatives aimed at guiding the College through a significant period of expansion, both in breadth and depth of programming as well as geographic reach via blended learning modalities.

For a comprehensive summary of these opportunities, including instructions for nomination and application, please go to www.academic-search.com and click on current searches. Review of applications will begin on June 1 and continue until the positions are filled. Email applications to sdsuconadundergrad@academic-search.com for consideration for the Undergrad position, email sdsuconadgrad@academic-search.com for consideration for the Graduate position. Prospective candidates also may make inquiries of Academic Search Inc. senior consultants, Dr. Thomas Fitch (rtf@academic-search.com) or Dr. Don Zingale (don.zingale@academic-search.com).

South Dakota State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Institution web site: http://www.nl.edu/
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted date: April 11, 2012

National Louis University (NLU) seeks a strategic, collaborative, and visionary academic leader to serve as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Management and Business.  NLU has just completed celebrating  its 125th year as one of the nation’s most innovative institutions of higher education, and has defined a bold new future as a professional university, preparing leaders, predominantly adult learners who are ready to address tomorrow’s challenges in the context of increasing global urbanization.

NLU serves more than 10,000 students in three Colleges with programs from the baccalaureate to the doctoral level primarily on five campuses in the Chicago metropolitan area and three other campuses in Southern Wisconsin and Florida. NLU has a highly diverse student body and a long tradition of serving urban, immigrant, and minority populations. Its programs are highly regarded for the quality of instruction, innovation, small classes that create strong ties between students and faculty, and flexibility that speak to the needs of its largely adult-learner student population, most of whom study part-time while continuing their careers.

The Dean, reporting directly to, and partnering with, the Provost, will lead both the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the College of Management and Business (CMB), strengthening the institution’s ability to execute its strategic plan and effectively compete in the 21st century.  Committed to academic excellence and student success, the Dean will have a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and leadership to provide visionary direction for both colleges within the parameters of the university’s mission and strategic plan. S/he will have a demonstrated ability in building collaborative teams. The leader selected for this position will have the opportunity to be a transformational leader working with faculty to strengthen current successful programs and building distinctive robust market-driven programs that will advance student learning appropriate to the 21st century.  The Dean will be expected to have a history of attracting external funds so that they might lead the aggressive development of additional sources of revenue, including support from corporate, foundation, and public sources; government grants and contracts; and private fund-raising.  S/he will engage all members of the academic community, listen carefully to their views, and collaboratively determine the Colleges’ direction and the choices that focus resources around shared goals.

The successful candidate will be a strategic, innovative and results-oriented academic leader with a track record of success – setting clear expectations, inspiring people, managing effectively, and transforming the academy’s culture. This individual must hold an earned doctorate and show evidence of a deep appreciation for teaching, learning, and scholarship.The new Dean will demonstrate a strong understanding of academics and its internal economics and will exhibit many or all of the following accomplishments and qualities:

•           A demonstrated record of academic accomplishment, transformational leadership, and experience with adult-serving educational environments.

•           Leadership experience in developing online programs and technology-enhanced learning environments.

•           Experience in leading, developing and supporting full-time and adjunct faculty.

•           Commitment and experience attracting diverse talent and nurturing a positive multi-cultural workplace.

•           Experience with and demonstrated commitment to creating student success.

•           Experience in helping to create a transformative commitment to measurable quality.  A track record of excellence supported with experience in accreditation and the assessment of learning outcomes.

•           Ability to develop a strategy and plan to take advantage of innovative opportunities and experience in developing career-oriented programs that keep pace with rapidly changing market needs.  This requires a deep analytical approach to the markets along with engagement with practitioners in current and potential fields of endeavor.

•           Fiscally responsible, insuring that any new initiatives are funded based on sound business plans with a high probability of robust and sustainable returns.

•           Familiarity with the finances, budgeting, planning, technology, operations and infrastructure of an urban, private, tuition-dependent university.  Proven experience in recruiting, developing, retaining and evaluating faculty and professional staff.

•           Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style; the ability to engage all multiple stakeholders in different locations in open dialogue; demonstrated commitment to an open culture that is respectful of all members of the community and committed to the highest standards of integrity.

Please send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae to resumes@nl.edu .  Or via mail to Office of Human Resources, National Louis University, 1000 Capitol Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090. The review of applications will begin immediately.

Institution web site: http://www.mc3.edu/
Location: Blue Bell, PA
Posted date: April 4, 2012

Montgomery County Community College, with campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown in suburban Philadelphia, seeks a new Dean for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.  The Dean will assume leadership of a newly redesigned division that includes all STEM related associate degrees, certificates and workforce development programs in areas such as astronomy, automotive technology, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, drafting and design, engineering science, engineering technology, environmental science, geology, mathematics, nuclear technology, and physics. The Dean will provide visionary leadership while supporting students and faculty in meeting the College’s student success and workforce development goals.  The dean will be an important liaison for the College with business and industry partners, private funders, grant agencies, university leaders and K-12 educators for enhancing and creating essential partnerships to support student success and workplace readiness and placement and to secure alternative funding to support the launch of new initiatives.  The Dean will play a leadership role in integrating credit and non-credit workforce programs of the College to offer students clear pathways to meet their goals.  The Dean will also contribute to the development of the College’s strong online course and program environment and will also work to strengthen credit and non-credit program planning and assessment efforts. The Dean will oversee a faculty of 54 full-time and 175 part-time members and nearly 3,000 credit students enrolled in STEM-related programs.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will be a mature academic professional with teaching experience at the post-secondary level and holding a doctorate degree.  The Dean will demonstrate leadership ability and strong communication skills, as well as experience with or aptitude for working with representatives from business, industry, education, and agencies in the identification of occupational and general education programming to meet the needs of the college and community. Experience and passion for working with K-12 educators to foster and design cooperative programs between the College and high schools is required. The new Dean will be able to assimilate data and organize presentations to individuals and groups. Experience in long-range planning and outcomes assessment and a willingness to work within the College’s strategic plan and quality improvement programs are necessary. A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning in and out of the classroom as well as a demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and manage staff are required.  The successful candidate must possess strong personal qualities of honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and creativity.

Montgomery County Community College, serving approximately 20,600 credit, and more than 12,000 non-credit, students annually, is recognized as one of the most technologically savvy community colleges in the country and is one of the nation’s 82 “Achieving the Dream” Leader Colleges.  The College has also has been recognized by the Corporation for National and Community Service to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.  The College offers nationally-recognized, competitive transfer programs, in addition to career-track and certification programs.

Application: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume only to RPA Inc. at mcccstem@rpainc.org with STEM Dean in the subject line. For a confidential discussion, call Mark Farley, Senior Consultant, or Vicky Ayers, Senior Director for Executive Recruitment, at 800-992-9277. The review of candidates begins on April 13, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Montgomery County Community College is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Institution web site: http://www.mc3.edu/
Location: Blue Bell, PA
Posted date: April 4, 2012

Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), with campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown, in suburban Philadelphia, seeks a new Dean of Business and Entrepreneurial Initiatives (BEI). The Dean will assume leadership of a newly designed division that includes associate degrees, certificates and workforce development programs in the areas of Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Culinary Arts, Entrepreneurial Studies, Health Services Management, Hotel/Restaurant/institutional Supervision, Management, Marketing, Office Administration, and Real Estate. The Dean will provide leadership for the new Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, housing academic programs and a small business incubator. She/he will also lead the newly launched Culinary Arts Institute to be located at a new facility that extends the reach of the College and the entrepreneurial potential of developing the Institute’s credit and non-credit programs. The new Dean will provide visionary leadership while supporting students and faculty in meeting the College’s student success and workforce development goals. The Dean will be an important liaison for the College with business and industry partners, private funders, grant agencies, university leaders and K-12 educators for enhancing and creating essential partnerships to support student success, workplace readiness and placement, and to secure alternative funding to support the launch of new initiatives. The Dean will play a leadership role in integrating credit and non-credit workforce programs of the College to offer students clear pathways to meet their goals. The Dean will also contribute to the development of the College’s strong online course and program environment and work to strengthen credit and non-credit program planning and assessment efforts.

Qualifications: The new Dean will be responsive to emerging issues, trends, and community needs, and will advance the College’s student success and workforce development goals as well as the College’s regional and national reputation as an innovative leader. The successful candidate will be a mature academic professional with teaching experience at the post-secondary level and hold at a minimum an MBA, while a doctorate is preferred. Leadership and strong communication skills, a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning in and out of the classroom, and experience with, or aptitude for, working with representatives from business, industry, education, and agencies in the identification of vocational and general education programming are necessary for the new Dean. Experience in long-range planning and outcomes assessment, and a willingness to work within the College’s strategic plan and quality improvement programs are also essential. The successful candidate must possess strong personal qualities of honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and creativity.

Montgomery County Community College, serves approximately 20,600, credit and more than 12,000 non-credit students annually and is recognized as one of the most digital savvy community colleges in the country. The College earned national recognition for its work as one of the nation’s 82 “Achieving the Dream” Leader Colleges and for its work around sustainability receiving a leadership award from Second Nature and the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment.

Application: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume only to RPA Inc. at mcccbei@rpainc.org with BEI Dean in the subject line. For a confidential discussion, call Kate Nolde, Associate Vice President, or Brian Bustin, Senior Recruitment Specialist, at 800-992-9277. The initial review of candidates begins on May 9, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Montgomery County Community College is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Institution web site: http://www.wisc.edu/
Location: Madison, WI 53706
Posted date: April 12, 2012

The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications and nominations for the position of dean of its College of Engineering. UW-Madison is a major land-grant university committed to excellence in teaching, research and public service, with revenues of $2.7 billion, a student body of approximately 42,000 and faculty/staff of approximately 18,000.

The College of Engineering currently offers research programs as well as graduate, undergraduate, and outreach instruction in a wide range of fields organized through nine academic departments: biomedical engineering, chemical and biological engineering, civil and environmental engineering, electrical and computer engineering, engineering physics, engineering professional development, industrial and systems engineering, materials science and engineering, and mechanical engineering, five interdisciplinary degree programs: environmental chemistry and technology, geological engineering, manufacturing systems engineering, materials science, and limnology and marine science, as well as a number of certificate programs, professional master’s degrees, and thriving continuing education and lifelong learning programs. The college enrolls approximately 1500 graduate and 3800 undergraduate students. More comprehensive information about the college and the university can be found on the following websites:

http://www.engr.wisc.edu http://www.wisc.edu

The college has a total annual budget of $160 million with over $100 million in annual extramural research support,   and ~200 faculty, 1100 research and support staff, 1500 graduate assistants, and 500 undergraduate employees. The dean is the chief academic and executive officer of the college, with responsibility for personnel, curriculum, academic affairs, research, budget, fund raising, community relations, and physical facilities.

Interdisciplinarity is a strength of the UW-Madison campus, and the College of Engineering has extensive research and teaching collaborations with other outstanding schools and colleges including the schools of business, education, and medicine and public health, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and many physical and life science departments in the College of Letters and Science. The College of Engineering also has strong connections to the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), which facilitates the patenting of research discoveries and licensing of technologies.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following professional and personal characteristics: a record of successful visionary and collaborative leadership; a comprehensive appreciation of the complex issues in the fields of engineering; a demonstrated commitment to advance the quality of undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, technology transfer, and public service; strong management, communication and fund-raising skills and success including a talent for identifying and supporting entrepreneurial opportunities; commitment and ability to work with faculty, staff and students within one of the strongest shared governance environments in the United States; an understanding and appreciation of the diverse missions and constituencies of a major public research university; proven ability to build interdisciplinary coalitions and engage diverse constituencies to advance the college; a commitment to the diversity of students, faculty and staff, and to advancing an inclusive diverse climate that stimulates excellence; experience with governmental agencies, industry and philanthropic foundations; the ability to represent the college and university effectively in educational, governmental, business, alumni, and public forums; and a record of scholarship and teaching that qualifies the candidate for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Electronic applications and nominations must be received by 23 May 2012 to ensure consideration. Later applications and nominations may also be considered. The committee encourages applications and nominations of women and individuals from underrepresented groups. Applicants should include a current curriculum vitae and a comprehensive cover letter that addresses how their strengths and experience match the qualifications for the position, and what they see as challenges and opportunities of the position, as well as the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of five references. Candidates will be consulted before references are contacted. Please note that in accordance with Wisconsin statutes the names of nominees and applicants who explicitly request confidentiality will not be made public, although the university is required to release the names and titles of the finalists who will be interviewed by the chancellor and the provost. Submit applications and nominations electronically to the College of Engineering Dean Search and Screen Committee at:

Engr-Dean-Search@secfac.wisc.edu

Questions may be directed to the search committee office at 608-262-1677 or ckrenke@secfac.wisc.edu

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

Institution web site: http://www.jmu.edu/
Location: Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Posted date: April 4, 2012

James Madison University invites applications for the position of Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.

James Madison is a public comprehensive university located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and is the only university in America named for President James Madison. The university places great emphasis on the quality of the undergraduate student experience in its bachelor’s level programs and offers a complementary array of distinguished master’s, educational specialist and doctoral programs aimed at meeting strategic state and national needs. James Madison is highly selective in admissions and enrolls over 19,000 students.  The university provides a comprehensive collegiate experience for its students rooted in the liberal arts and encompassing an extensive variety of professional and pre-professional programs.  The students’ academic program is complemented by a multitude of learning opportunities outside the class room.

Academic Affairs consists of six colleges – College of Arts and Letters, College of Business, College of Education, College of Integrated Science and Technology, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Visual and Performing Arts – as well as the Graduate School, University Studies and the School of Engineering. In addition, the division includes the following academic support programs: Outreach and Engagement, International Programs, Libraries and Educational Technologies and Student Success Programs.

JMU’s next provost/senior vice president should possess a distinguished record of academic leadership, while also demonstrating a commitment to scholarship, learning and service. The successful candidate must embrace excellence, integrity and exhibit the leadership abilities required to help achieve the university’s vision.  The desired leader should have a proven track record for building an accomplished, talented and diverse leadership team. The starting salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

JMU ranks in the top ten public universities nationally for its four-year graduation rate and has a six-year rate of eighty-two percent.  JMU students consistently report a satisfaction rate of over 93% which is a result of the institution’s student-centered culture and is a product of an engaged teaching faculty with a student/faculty ratio of 16.1:1. For 17 of the last 18 years, U.S. News & World Report identified JMU as the South’s top-ranked public master’s-level school.  Kiplinger’s Personal Finance rated JMU as the 28th best value among public colleges.

To apply for this position please go to https://JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0404566. Applications will be accepted until a new Provost is selected, but interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by May 15, 2012, at which point review of applications will begin. Application materials should include: a letter addressing how the candidate’s experience matches the position requirements, curriculum vitae, the contact information for at least five professional references and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon employment).  Incomplete files will not be considered. Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years as a dean, associate dean or department chair.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. We seek candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our university and who will support our efforts in providing an inclusive education.

Institution web site: http://www.mwsu.edu/
Location: Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Posted date: April 3, 2012

Midwestern State University (http://www.mwsu.edu) invites applications for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost/VPAA).   As the chief academic officer of the University, the Provost/VPAA provides leadership in all areas relating to academic affairs. College Deans, Dean of the Graduate School, Office of the Registrar, Academic Success Center, Outreach and Engagement, International Programs, University Honors Program, and the University Library report to the Provost/VPAA.  The Provost/VPAA reports directly to the President of the University and will act in the President’s absence.

Founded in 1922, Midwestern State University is one of 26 member institutions of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) and is recognized by the Texas state legislature as a public liberal arts university.   Accordingly, Midwestern State seeks candidates for Provost/VPAA who possess a strong belief in, and commitment to, a liberal arts education.

Applicants must have a terminal degree in an academic discipline offered at Midwestern State University with strong ties to the liberal arts and an academic record that warrants appointment to full professor. Their background in higher education must include substantial administrative experience along with an exemplary record of leadership and shared governance. They should also possess a strong general working knowledge of state legislative and education-agency processes and should be able to adapt quickly to those of Texas.  Additionally, candidates must possess an open, collegial, consultative management style; budgeting, funding, assessment, and long-range planning skills; and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Applications should include: (1) a substantive letter of interest, (2) a summary of qualifications, (3) a curriculum vitae, and (4) complete contact information for three references and a description of the candidate’s relationship with each. Transmit inquiries and application materials electronically in PDF format to Dr. Robert Clark, Provost/VPAA Search Committee Chair, robert.clark@mwsu.edu.

Please review the Prospectus for the Provost/VPAA  position at  http://www.mwsu.edu/provost.

Review of applications will commence in April and will continue until the position is filled.  Salary is nationally competitive.  MSU owns a small number of residential properties that may be available as contracted housing for temporary occupancy by candidates who must list their present homes for sale in other venues.

A successful pre-employment criminal background check is required for the final candidate in accordance with university policy.

Additional information is available at: http://personnel.mwsu.edu/jobs/index.asp.

MSU is AN EEO/ADAAA COMPLIANCE EMPLOYER

Institution web site: http://www.fullerton.edu/
Location: Fullerton, CA
Posted date: April 2, 2012

Job Title:              Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Administrator)

Classification:    ADMINISTRATOR IV-RANGE A

AutoReqId:         5382BR

Department:       VP Academic Affairs Office

Sub-Division:      VP Academic Affairs

Salary Range:      Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Appointment Type:      At Will

Time Base:           Full-Time

Work Schedule:           Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

CSU Fullerton invites applications and nominations for the positions of Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Student Affairs. After a national search, Dr. Mildred García, an experienced and nationally recognized educator and scholar, has been appointed President of CSU Fullerton. Under the newly appointed President, California State University, Fullerton is conducting two national searches for executive-level leadership positions as a result of pending retirements. Both positions will report directly to the President.

CSU Fullerton is a comprehensive, regional university serving a diverse student population of over 36,000, including international students representing 80 nations. Located on a 236-acre campus in Orange County, it is a technologically rich and culturally vibrant area of metropolitan Los Angeles. The university offers 55 undergraduate and 50 graduate degree programs, including a doctorate in education and a pending doctorate in nursing, in a richly diverse environment. Diverse Issues in Higher Education ranks the campus as ninth in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to students of color and Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education ranks CSU Fullerton number one in California and fifth in the nation among top colleges and universities awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics. The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution as well as an Asian American Pacific Islander Serving Institution.

Reporting directly to the President, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer of the University, is a member of the President’s Administrative Board and is one of five vice presidents of the University. The Provost is responsible for providing academic and strategic leadership for all the University’s undergraduate, graduate, research and public service programs. Leading more than 3,000 faculty and 300 staff members, the Provost is responsible for eight colleges, contracts and grants, institutional research, outreach, admissions and records and international partnerships, Academic programs are initiated, developed and recommended by the faculty through the Academic Senate and its many committees. The Provost’s leadership and administrative style must complement this process and be effective in stimulating collegiality and cooperation. The Provost is expected to be fully involved in the implementation of the University’s strategic plan, to formulate and articulate clear goals for the University’s academic officers on University priorities. The Provost works closely with the President, college deans, and program directors regarding all instructional-related planning and operational matters. The Provost must be able to focus resources toward achievement of the University’s strategic plan and develop an academic vision where enrollment, retention and student success are top priorities. The Provost is also responsible for guiding and shaping academics through the recruitment, development, and retention of a diverse and forward-thinking faculty and academic staff. Working collaboratively with key administrative leaders, such as the Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Vice President for Information Technology and Vice President for University Advancement is essential.

Responsibilities include: academic program planning, budgeting, development and implementation; faculty recruitment, review and development; institutional and funded research; external funding and partnerships; university library and extended education. The Vice President chairs the Council of Deans, which includes Deans from the Colleges of the Arts, Communications, Education, Engineering & Computer Science, Health & Human Development, Humanities & Social Sciences, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Mihaylo College of Business & Economics, University Extended Education, and the Director of the University Library.

Essential Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate acceptable for appointment at the rank of full professor within a discipline encompassed in the university.
• A minimum of six years of successful administrative experience, including responsibility of a major academic unit at the level of Dean or higher.
• Distinguished record of achievement in university teaching, scholarship and/or creative activity.
• Demonstrated success in articulating a long-term vision and strategic plan to guide the development of Academic Affairs within the University.
• Proven ability to provide sustained leadership in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated competencies in budget planning and administration; faculty/staff development and management; program planning, development and evaluation, and resource allocation.
• Established ability in managing the academic organizational structure of the University and articulating the roles and responsibilities of the major academic leaders within that structure, along with milestones and measurements against which progress can be delineated.
• Keen understanding of the instructional, research, and creative needs of undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, professional disciplines, and interdisciplinary studies as well as doctoral programs in Education and Nursing.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in ensuring implementation of student learning outcomes and assessment of student learning.
• Commitment to providing leadership that encourages external grants and contracts.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and all other major units of the university as well as the broader educational community.
• Demonstrated experience fostering partnerships between a university, K-16 and the region it serves. Understanding of current issues and future directions in higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to shared faculty governance in a collective bargaining environment.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a multicultural environment with a commitment to campuswide educational equity and retention with an ability to foster commitment to diversity throughout the institution by building a more inclusive and supportive environment for teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.
• History of communication and cooperation with faculty, staff, and students in a clear, open and democratic manner.
• Familiarity with the application of instructional technology.
• Clear understanding of national education policies and how to influence those policies.
• Flexible working style.

Special Working Conditions   COMPENSATION

The University seeks to fill both the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Student Affairs positions as soon as possible in 2012. Starting salaries will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The positions include broad, attractive benefit packages.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, the incumbent will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprint background check.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To ensure full consideration, submit application materials by April 13, 2012. Positions will remain open until filled. Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter with statement of qualifications, a curriculum vita, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least five (5) references to the mailing address below. Application materials should clearly identify the position to which candidates are applying.

Office of the President

California State University, Fullerton

P.O. Box 6810

Fullerton, California 92834-6810

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer Achieving a Climate of Success Through Diversity & Equity

Hiring Preference:        None

Application Deadline:   13-Apr-2012

Institution web site: http://www.fullerton.edu/
Location: Fullerton, CA
Posted date: April 2, 2012

Job Title:             Vice President, Student Affairs (Administrator)

Classification:    ADMINISTRATOR IV-RANGE A

AutoReqId:         5383BR

Department:       VP Student Affairs Office

Sub-Division:     VP Student Affairs

Salary Range:     Salary Commensurate with experience and education.

Appointment Type:      At Will

Time Base:          Full-Time

Work Schedule:   Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

CSU Fullerton invites applications and nominations for the positions of Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Student Affairs. After a national search, Dr. Mildred García, an experienced and nationally recognized educator and scholar, has been appointed President of CSU Fullerton. Under the newly appointed President, California State University, Fullerton is conducting two national searches for executive-level leadership positions as a result of pending retirements. Both positions will report directly to the President.

CSU Fullerton is a comprehensive, regional university serving a diverse student population of over 36,000, including international students representing 80 nations. Located on a 236-acre campus in Orange County, it is a technologically rich and culturally vibrant area of metropolitan Los Angeles. The university offers 55 undergraduate and 50 graduate degree programs, including a doctorate in education and a pending doctorate in nursing, in a richly diverse environment. Diverse Issues in Higher Education ranks the campus as ninth in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to students of color and Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education ranks CSU Fullerton number one in California and fifth in the nation among top colleges and universities awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics. The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution as well as an Asian American Pacific Islander Serving Institution.

The Vice President for Student Affairs provides executive-level leadership and vision in administration of a comprehensive range of services, policies and procedures related to student affairs programming and planning. Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Student Affairs serves as a member of the President’s Administrative Board and participates in all aspects of institution-wide planning in support of the mission and goals of the university. The Vice President implements and assesses student affairs planning strategies, allocates resources and administers a variety of comprehensive student programs and services related to student growth and development. The Division of Student Affairs is committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population and creating a learning environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Responsibilities include:

The Vice President for Student Affairs has responsibility for campus programs, services and activities that support the educational mission of the University by promoting student development and enhancing the quality of the student experience and campus life. Areas reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs include Academic Appeals, Associated Students, Inc., Assistant Deans for Student Affairs, Athletics Academic Services, Career Center, Dean of Students, Disabled Student Services, Educational Partnerships, Financial Aid, Guardian Scholars Program, Housing and Residence Life, Intercollegiate Athletics, International Education and Exchange, Judicial Affairs, Leadership and Multicultural Development Programs, New Student Programs, Student Academic Services, Student Health and Counseling Center, Student Life, Technology Services for Student Affairs, University Learning Center, Women’s Center/Adult Reentry/Veteran Student Services.

Essential Qualifications:

An earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education and progressive administrative responsibility, with at least five years in a senior leadership role in student affairs. Demonstrated effective leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating, and advocating for a wide range of student-oriented programs with a student-centered approach.

Demonstrated experience in budget management, supervision of a large staff and staff development and empowerment. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external constituencies to foster collaboration and engagement between the campus and the broader community. Demonstrated effective communication and organizational skills, dynamic interpersonal skills, and a commitment to civility and collegial governance. Demonstrated experience working with a diverse student body and a commitment to student development. Demonstrated effectiveness and sensitivity to a multicultural environment and a commitment to campuswide educational equity and retention efforts. Evidence of sensitivity to student and academic concerns and commitment to enhancing an active and collaborative relationship between student affairs and academic affairs and the ability to work effectively with students and faculty. Familiarity with the application of technology to student affairs. Demonstrated success in securing external funds to advance the mission of student affairs. Demonstrated effectiveness in ensuring implementation of co-curricular student learning outcomes and assessment of student learning.

STUDENT AFFAIRS AT CAL STATE FULLERTON

As a partner in the educational enterprise, the Student Affairs division cultivates a meaningful experience that enhances learning and supports the total development of the Fullerton student. With over 25 departments and programs, Student Affairs provides a diverse set of programs and services facilitating lifelong learning, a sense of personal and interpersonal competence and human understanding of our global society. These services meet the needs of students as they progress through their college experience and also include problem-solving, research assistance and consultation. With a diverse and comprehensive set of responsibilities, Student Affairs contributes to the campus community a special perspective about students, their experience, and the campus environment. Student Affairs promotes an environment committed to advancing and assessing student learning and development, to innovation and collaboration, and to creating an inclusive campus community. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader, effective and empowering manager, an advocate for the campus’s diverse student body, an experienced partner in university governance, as well as have the ability to build relationships with the community to gain support and understanding of the institution.

Special Working Conditions   COMPENSATION

The University seeks to fill both the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Student Affairs positions as soon as possible in 2012. Starting salaries will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The positions include broad, attractive benefit packages.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, the incumbent will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprint background check.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To ensure full consideration, submit application materials by April 13, 2012. Positions will remain open until filled. Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter with statement of qualifications, a curriculum vita, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least five (5) references to the mailing address below. Application materials should clearly identify the position to which candidates are applying.

Office of the President

California State University, Fullerton

P.O. Box 6810

Fullerton, California 92834-6810

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer Achieving a Climate of Success Through Diversity & Equity

Hiring Preference:        None

Application Deadline:   13-Apr-2012