Associate Dean - Colorado Springs, United States - University of Colorado

Description

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives.

Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work.

Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone - students, faculty, staff, and community members - regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions.

If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
This is a University Staff position. The Associate Dean for the College of Business (COB) is an administrative position that reports directly to the Dean.

Working with the Dean, college faculty and staff, the Associate Dean provides leadership for the internal instructional and facility operations of the college.

The Associate Dean supports the work of the Dean, including acting on behalf of the Dean. This position oversees strategic planning, curriculum management, oversight of all faculty, policy development, resolution of student issues, and maintenance of specialized accreditation (e.g. AACSB, PGA). Other duties as assigned.

Please note:

this is a full-time University Staff position that does not include tenure or a faculty position in the College of Business.

Who We Are:
The AACSB International accredited College of Business enrolls approximately 2,000 students annually.

The College of Business offers comprehensive undergraduate degrees, select master's degrees, and professional programs that emphasize principle-based ethical decision making.

Candidates are invited to view the college website at:

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students.

We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs.

Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus.

Find more information about working at UCCS here:
The city, which was recently ranked as the number nine Best Places to Live by U.S.

News & World Report in 2023 (link:
), known as Olympic City USA, rests at the base of Pikes Peak, the inspiration for the song "America the Beautiful" and a must-see for residents and visitors alike. With a mild climate and 247 days of sunshine each year, the Springs boasts some of the state's best recreation opportunities.

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Job Duties:
Manages the instructional and facility operations of the college. (40%)

• Works closely with the Dean and Team Leads to manage the operations of an AACSB accredited college.
• Establishes and maintains effective and collaborative working relationships in the college.
• Works with COB Advisors in Student Success, UCCS Dean of Students, UCCS Admissions Office, and UCCS Graduate School.
• Serves on COB and campus committees including but not limited to Executive Committee, undergraduate and graduate curriculum committees, Associate Dean's Council, and Council on Undergraduate Education.
• Engages with faculty through meetings, faculty dialogues, and is responsible for faculty assignment to college and university committees.
• Monitors faculty qualifications in accordance with AACSB criteria and college policies.
• Oversees the following personnel matters in consultation with the Dean and Team Leads:
• Annual performance evaluations for tenure track and IRC faculty.
• Faculty workload determinations.
• Provides strategic direction and supervision of assigned staff.
• Provides strategic direction and supervision of faculty program directors.
• Leads college technology and physical resource management.

Oversees academic programs by directing and developing the undergraduate and graduate programs in accordance with AACSB standards to provide students with quality education.

(30%)

• Collaborates with the faculty, curriculum committees, and Team Leads in the analysis, development and evaluation of courses, curricula, and programs.
• Assists with resolution of student issues such as suspensions, advising, Code of Conduct/Academic Misconduct infractions, ethics, and policies/procedures

Assists in strategic planning for the college and ensures appropriate policies are in place for implementing the strategic plan. (20%)

• Participates in strategic planning; establishes and reviews operating priorities; develops goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Directs the Assistant Dean for Internal Operations in coordination and implementation of assessment plans.
• Monitors compliance with AACSB International standards and reporting requirements.

Oversees academic research to ensure high levels of academic success. (10%)

• Oversees research incentives and rewards.
• Works with COB research council to elevate the research culture of the college.

The job duties and percentages listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Job Competencies:
To be successful in this position, the employee will need the following:

• High level of ethics and integrity.
• Ability to adhere to ethical business practices and promote ethical behavior.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a multi-cultural environment that is committed to diversity and equity in education.
• Ability to manage various objectives, projects, and groups to make judgment on prioritizing and time.
• Strong interpersonal skills to include excellent written and verbal communications.
• Generates productive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to independently analyze data and use sound judgment to recognize, identify, and solve problems.
• Ability to exercise critical discretion and confidentiality.
• Organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Critical thinking in analyzing in-depth data and considering and respecting others input.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Work Location:
This position is expected to work on campus, but can work partially remote. Exact schedule to be determined with the supervisor.
This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What We Offer:

Salary Range:
$123,514 - $175,000 per calendar year.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits, some of which include:

• Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals hours of vacation and 10 hours of sick accrued per month, prorated if part-time)
• Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%
• Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Off Campus Housing Resources

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Applications will be reviewed upon submission. Priority will be given to applications submitted by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on February 26, 2024 (Monday). However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• Application review is expected to begin on February 28, 2024.
• The potential dates for phone interviews with the search committee will be during the week of March 18, 2024.
• The potential dates for on-campus interviews with the College and the Dean will be April 23, 24, and 25, 2024.
• The potential employee start date is July 1, 2024.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.
UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply.

We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in business or related discipline.
• At least one academic year of administrative experience in higher education at the department chair level or higher.
• A record of teaching, scholarship and service excellence, sufficient to qualify for the rank of Associate Professor in the College of Business.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AACSB accreditation.
• Experience with assessment (assurance of learning).
• Experience teaching or administering online, hybrid/blended, or other non-traditional course delivery formats.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.
• Employee is occasionally required to move.
• Tasks may involve using a computer screen continuously for long periods of time
• Ability to type on a keyboard and use a mouse continuously for long periods of time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environmental demands described satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities:
If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

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