Associate Dean, College of Education & Professional Studies (CEPS)

Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting an Associate Dean, College of Education & Professional Studies (CEPS) to join our CEPS Deans Operating team in Ellensburg, Washington.
This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University.
The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting.
We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $104,655 - $141,000 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.
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The Associate Dean will play a crucial role in leadership for the College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) in the years ahead.
The Associate Dean collaborates with the Dean and CEPS Administrative team on planning and implementing college strategic initiatives.
This includes supporting CEPS administrative leaders in equity-focused program assessment and accreditation, culturally responsive curriculum and program development, cultivation of business and community partnerships, and strategic management of course offerings and scheduling for the college.
The Associate Dean also has an important role in facilitating the implementation of policies and procedures related to the college and the university.
This position oversees the CEPS Director of Advising and the Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator and reports to the Dean of CEPS.
All employees are expected to facilitate CWU’s commitment to diversity and to foster and advance inclusion in the university environment.
CEPS offers more than 33 undergraduate and 17 graduate degrees across 10 diverse departments.
We strive to be the college of choice rooted in a culture of active care, respect, trust, inclusion, collaboration, excellence, and innovation.
We continue to foster a community within CEPS that is equitable, provides a sense of belonging, and promotes excellence in student success and engagement, teaching, and research that will draw students, staff, and faculty to the college.
Please visit our website to learn more about our departments, vision and mission, values, and strategic priorities: www.
cwu.
edu/education-professional-studies.
What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us.
We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program.
Learn more: www.
cwu.
edu/hr/benefits-perks-discounts.
The Role: The Associate Dean is a leadership partner to the Dean.
Primary responsibilities include supervision, coordination and leadership for all curricular issues, general education, and graduate education; implementation of College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) courses, programs and strategic priorities; and policy coordination.
The Associate Dean also serves on a variety of college and university committees and acts in the Dean's absence.
Job Duties Support for the Dean: - Collaborate with the Dean on planning college strategic initiatives, participate in college fundraising, and coordinate implementation of CEPS strategic priorities.
- Provide CEPS administrative leaders support in areas of culturally responsive curriculum development, equity-focused institutional assessment and improvement, human resource management, faculty/staff development and performance evaluations, and budget and finance.
- Support the Dean in decision-making, information gathering, report draft preparation, meeting attendance, and follow-through on matters assigned to the chairs and interdisciplinary program directors.
- Collaborate with the other Associate Deans.
- Collaborate to ensure program quality and effectiveness and to promote student learning, student satisfaction, and student retention in all student populations.
- Attend Associate Deans and Academic Affairs meetings.
- Act in the Dean’s absence.
Academic Programs and Curricular Management: - Provide strategic management of general education, graduate education, and major program and course offerings, as well as new program development.
- Assist with CurricuLog approval changes.
- Review and approve course schedules.
- Attend Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee meetings.
- Support collaboration across units with graduate education and research, including grant proposals.
- Provide consultations and advocacy for student concerns.
Communications/Community/College: - Work closely with the Dean, the Director of Development, and the Alumni Relations Coordinator to assist in program development activities and newsletter articles.
- Encourage and support business, industry, and community partnerships.
- Assist with media relations pertaining to CEPS programs.
- Interact with faculty, administrators, staff, students, alumni, other University constituencies, and outside agencies.
Policy Coordination and Committee Membership: - Represent the college on committees as assigned.
- Work with the Dean to maintain policies and procedures related to the college and the university.
- Approve grade changes, incompletes, independent studies, and internships consistent with university and program policies.
Supervision: - Oversee the supervision of the Director of Advising and the Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator.
- Clearly define performance expectations, ensure accountability, and provide ongoing informal feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
Conduct formal performance evaluations.
- Recognize value of and promote diverse workforce.
Value and encourage diverse perspectives, creativity, and teamwork - Ensure employees have necessary resources.
- Oversee and direct the work of staff; serve as mentor, coach, and leader, and resolve complaints or issues.
- Promote professional development opportunities.
- Develop and foster supportive working relationships, motivation, and engagement.
- Communicate information to staff on an ongoing basis to influence staff engagement and to be a part of a larger community.
- Take corrective action in a timely manner.
- Recognize and reward employees for good performance - Schedule employee work hours/shifts; monitor hours worked; approve payable time and absence requests.
- Adjust leadership style as needed to achieve results.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a discipline associated with programs represented in the College of Education and Professional Studies.
A record of teaching effectiveness, professional leadership, and scholarship sufficient to support tenure in one of the CEPS’s academic departments.
Demonstrated successful departmental or college-level administrative, leadership, and budget experience in an institution of higher education.
Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of inclusion and equity issues within a residential liberal arts environment Collaborative and forward-thinking leadership style with the ability to cultivate and maintain strategic internal and external partnerships to benefit the success of students, colleagues, and initiatives.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated expertise in analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data.
Experience with culturally responsive curriculum development and with assessment of programmatic, general education, and course-level outcomes for accreditation.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent relationship building skills and initiative and enjoy working with minimal supervision in a dynamic, collaborative academic atmosphere.
Demonstrated ability and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position Preferred Qualifications A record of teaching effectiveness, professional leadership, and scholarship sufficient to support appointment as a full professor in one of the CEPS’s academic departments.
Demonstrated ability to strategize course scheduling and enrollments Experience analyzing budget implications in support of program assessment and strategic planning and for compliance within approved budget parameters Commitment and experience in building innovative and culturally sustaining curricular and/or programs, to include multi-modal, digital, and high impact practices Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote inclusion Experience with specialized accreditation and working with diverse programs such as those in CEPS Experience working within and/or across a system of universities, or a university with remote centers Experience developing, planning, and implementing short-and long-range programmatic goals Well-developed organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently to meet competing deadlines Experience in establishing, directing, and enforcing policies and regulations Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday responsibilities.
Competencies Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions.
Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals.
Encourages participation and mutual support.
Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities.
Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At CWU we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This may be the job for you! Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Salary: $104,655 - $141,000 annually Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) / Includes evening and weekend hours Working Conditions: Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions.
It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records.
Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel is required.
Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification.
For additional information please visit: www.
cwu.
edu/hr/benefits-perks-discounts.
An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans.
To learn more, visit: https://ofm.
wa.
gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.
How To Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach: A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting; Resume including work history, education, training; and Contact information for three professional references.
Screening Begins: August 31, 2023 **Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Contact Information Name: Ash Perron Title: Secretary Senior, College of Education and Professional Studies Email: Ash.
Perron@cwu.
edu Phone: (509) 963-2372 Website: www.
cwu.
edu/education-professional-studies Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.
edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.
Conditions of Employment Background check / Reference Check Policy Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.
112.
080 and submit to a background check.
All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.
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