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Job Title

Associate Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Classification

Administrator III

AutoReqId

545927

Department

Dean’s Office, Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Division

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Salary Range

Classification Range $6,891 - $22,119 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $13,000 - $16,600 per month)

Appointment Type

At Will

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) is one of eight colleges at Cal State Fullerton and contains five departments. The college offers through its departments and programs, baccalaureate degrees in all disciplines and master's degrees in biological science, chemistry, geology, physics and mathematics. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Associate Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (Administrator III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Natural Science and Mathematics, the Associate Dean is a key member of the Dean's leadership/management team and plays an important leadership role in the College. The Associate Dean works with the Dean, Department Chairs, and other personnel in developing the vision and goals for the College of NSM. The Associate Dean represents the Dean in their absence and attends meetings in their place as needed. The Associate Dean serves as a member of the College Council of Chairs and provides advice and assistance to the Dean in a variety of ways. Other specific areas of responsibility include the following.

Student Retention and Success: Assists the Dean in providing administrative oversight for the development, implementation, and coordination of integrated retention and student success initiatives.

Student Petitions: Reviews and processes academic petitions; works with college professional advisors, Chairs, and the Graduation Specialist in addressing student grievances, issues, and problems; represents the college on the University Petitions Committee.

Enrollment Management: Monitors class scheduling and enrollments; collects, organizes, and distributes enrollment data. Curriculum: Oversees and coordinates the review processes of all curricular elements in the College, including new course proposals and new degree/concentration proposals.

Space and Facilities/Equipment/Technology: Coordinates the planning and effective use of instructional, office, and support space toward meeting College and University goals; represents the Dean on college committees and on other issues related to equipment and facilities including space; serves as College liaison to CSUF IT.

Staff Evaluation: Oversees the College’s annual staff performance evaluation process; serves as a resource in staff recruitment, hiring, and classification.

Contracts and Grants Processing: Assists the Dean in promoting and facilitating research and grant programs in the College; serves as the College liaison to grant processing offices—Grants and Contracts, University Advancement, and the Auxiliary Services Corporation.

Faculty Awards/Grants: Coordinates various University Award, Grant, and Recognition opportunities.

Reports: Assists the Dean with writing and editing a variety of annual college reports and analyses. College Committees: provides administrative oversight for college wide committees such as Curriculum Committee, Safety Committee, Intramural Grants Committee, and College Personnel Review Committee.

University Committees/Events: Represents the College on various university committees and represents the College at various university and community events throughout the year. Other Responsibilities: May be assigned other duties by the Dean as needs arise to fulfill the mission of the college and the university. Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

An Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What diversity means to you.

• A description of your experiences with a diverse range of individuals.

• A description of how issues of diversity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Experienced, tenured faculty member at Cal State Fullerton, preferably from the College of NSM. Demonstrate a strong record of excellence in service and leadership, along with the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with the Dean’s office, staff, upper administration, and various units within the College of NSM. Evidence of active involvement with the external community and a deep commitment to the mission of the University and the diverse programs offered within the College of NSM. Knowledge of CSUF campus policies and systems is essential. Exhibit a firm commitment to student retention and success, as well as a strong dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a just and equitable educational and workplace environment. A commitment to collegial governance is required, along with proficiency in computer skills and the ability to learn software applications related to managing enrollments, class schedules, and space planning. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential for this position.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

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, you 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 CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
 
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
 
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

This is an internal search limited to current tenured faculty at Cal State Fullerton. Application materials should be submitted online via CHRS. A complete application will include a cover letter addressing the qualifications relating to the position announcement, curriculum vitae, and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Application Deadline is 27 February 2025.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).