General Summary

Direct and coordinate the operations of an Academic College or Center.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Engage in organizational and program planning and implement established policies and procedures. Supervise and coordinate the fiscal operation of several departments within the specified college. Evaluate academic programs and encourage constructive development. Prepare budget estimates for succeeding fiscal year. Review budget with Department Heads and adjust as necessary. Maintain good professional relationships with all areas of the University. Interview candidates for administrative, professional and clerical support staff. Assure that periodic faculty and staff performance reviews are conducted. Serve as liaison between other academic areas of the University, professional associations, accrediting agencies, business, industry and government. Participate as a member of University Advisory and Policy Committees, meetings and conferences. Review research proposals, new course requests, degree programs and new areas of specialization.

Perform related Departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of program planning, development, budgeting and administration, typically acquired through the completion of a Doctorate Degree, is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Seven years' university teaching experience including four years' administrative experience is preferred.

Special Instructions:

Administrative supervision is exercised over administrative, professional, instructional, and clerical support staff.

Direction is received from the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.