Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Company: University of California
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Provost, the Dean provides leadership to ensure the quality of the College faculty and programs. The Dean is responsible for strategic planning and budgeting; faculty and staff recruitment, development, and evaluation; program review; and accreditation. The Dean is a public advocate for the College and works to actively support university-wide initiatives to strengthen teaching and scholarship.Representative Duties

• Provide executive leadership for the ongoing day-to-day operations of the College.
• Oversee regular assessment of all programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations of faculty and prepare reviews for the Appointment, Rank, and Tenure Committee.
• Oversee the scheduling of classes.
• Provide leadership for all search committees in the College.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate training of subordinates.
• Provide faculty development opportunities in the College.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities.
• Develop and prepare the preliminary budget; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations; manage College resources to meet revenue targets.
• Communicate with other University personnel to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
• Represent the College with the community outside the university. Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing on student recruitment efforts.
• Attend a variety of meetings including committee, staff and Senior Management-level meetings as assigned.
• Ensure that the College meets the standards of appropriate accrediting bodies.
• Hold regular College meetings and organize committees and work groups to accomplish strategic goals.
• Facilitate problem solving for student, staff, or faculty concerns.
• Advocate for personnel and resource needs of the College.
• Represent the College in meetings called by the university officials, state agencies, commissions, and professional associations.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Provost.Knowledge Of
  • Mission, vision, identity and goals of California Lutheran University.
  • University rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Group facilitation and collegial team building.
  • Managerial accounting or budget preparation and control.
  • Strategic planning techniques.
  • Public speaking skills.
  • Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
  • Relevant computer software and technology such as: Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Ability To
    • Communicate both in writing and verbally to engage with diverse constituencies.
    • Be creative, analytical, innovative, pragmatic, and committed to the mission and identity of California Lutheran University.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to dialogue and engagement.
    • Demonstrate leadership ability and management experience that includes supervision of personnel and budgetary responsibility.
    • Work collegially with senior administration.
    • Make excellent decisions and have an empowering attitude.
    • Foster collaboration, innovation and creativity in alignment with the goals of the university's strategic plan and decisions made by the university's administrative leadership.
    • Distill ideas, assist in clarifying issues, and have the pragmatic know-how to move projects to their successful conclusion with sensitivity and diplomacy.
    • Be an active listener who can also think quickly under pressure.
    • Be an open, communicative, and confident professional.
    • Be accustomed to promoting the institution and/or other campus constituents.
    • Work with persons at all levels of the University and foster dynamic relationships with external constituencies and stakeholders.Minimum QualificationsAn earned doctorate (or equivalent terminal degree) in a field of study pertinent to Cal Lutheran's programs in the specified College, and evidence of excellence as a scholar-practitioner in a regular faculty appointment. These credentials taken together should constitute those appropriate to appointment as an associate or full professor with tenure at Cal Lutheran.Preferred QualificationsNoneLicenses and Other RequirementsPhysical AbilitiesDetect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and on the telephone; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files. Indoor and public engagement environment; subject to driving to conduct work.Hiring RangeHiring Range: $180,000-$225,000Posting NumberPosting Number: Faculty001152020Number of VacanciesNumber of Vacancies: 1Desired Start DateDesired Start Date: 07/01/2025Position End DateOpen DateOpen Date: 09/23/2024Close DateOpen Until Filled: NoApplication Procedure/Special InstructionsApplicants for this position should fill out this online application and submit, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile to CalLutheranDeanCOAS@wittkieffer.com for consideration. WittKieffer is assisting California Lutheran University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 21, 2024.Equal Opportunity EmployerCalifornia Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Required DocumentsHuman ResourcesCalifornia Lutheran University60 W. Olsen Rd. #1100Thousand Oaks, CA 91360Office (805) 493-3185Fax (805) 493-3655California Lutheran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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