Job description
Department: School of Education
Reports to: Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Position Summary
The Dean of Education is a member of the Provost’s leadership team and the Deans’ Council and serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School. The Dean serves as the intellectual leader of the School, fostering a sense of community across programs and an environment in which teaching, scholarship, creative work, and service can flourish. The Dean is responsible for the quality and stewardship of academic programs, managing the School’s organizational structure and human and fiscal resources, and championing opportunities for School students, faculty, and staff, both internally and externally. Working in collaboration with other Deans and senior administrators, the Dean supports and promotes the mission and values of the University.
Requirements
- Terminal degree in a relevant field.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and academic service.
- A successful record of academic administrative leadership experience at the departmental level or above.
- Demonstrated experience in fostering collaboration and partnerships at the state, regional, and community levels.
- Experience with accreditation and certification compliance.
- Disposition to listen, unite, and lead the School’s diverse students, faculty, and staff.
- Intellectual curiosity about the disciplines represented in the School and about high- impact experiential and online learning.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive excellence in curriculum design and pedagogy; in scholarship and creative endeavor; in service and community engagement; and student outcomes.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience managing personnel (ideally within a collective bargaining context).
- Proven experience with data-driven academic program evaluation.
- Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and collaboration across disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience with fiscal planning and budget management/analytics.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and advance a forward-looking strategic plan and vision for the School.
- Ensure inclusive excellence in teaching across disciplines.
- Recruit, retain, and graduate students in collaboration with Admissions, Student Affairs, and other University partners.
- Oversee the academic progress of students within the School.
- Investigate, adjudicate, and resolve student academic problems and complaints.
- Recruit, hire, and retain excellent teacher-scholars, department chairs, and staff.
- Ensure clear and fair assessment of chairs, faculty, and staff.
- Support faculty, chair, and program development and innovation in a manner consistent with the University mission and values.
- Ensure compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education certification requirements.
- Develop and oversee the School curriculum to meet the needs of students, the University, and certification requirements.
- Regularly review, assess, and improve programs within the School.
- Manage human and financial resources to achieve the goals of the School and the University.
- Advocate on behalf of the School’s students, faculty, and staff internally and externally.
- Develop relationships leading to co-ops, internships, and other partnerships with entities throughout the region.
- Collaborate with other Deans and University administrators to explore and support interdisciplinary partnerships.
- Represent the School at the University, among alumni, in the community, and at national and international meetings.
- Develop and enhance fundraising relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Advise the Provost and other senior leadership on University policies and procedures.
How to apply
Point Park University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply
