California State University, Northridge · 3 months ago
Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Development
Northridge, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $182K/yr
3+ years expCalifornia State University, Northridge (CSUN) is one of the largest universities in the country, dedicated to excellence in teaching and inclusion. The Associate Dean of the College of Health and Human Development will assist the Dean in strategic planning, manage curriculum development, and oversee academic administration while promoting student success and diversity.
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Responsibilities
Assists Dean with strategic planning and decision-making for the College, as well as assisting in the management of the College's budgetary allocation
Provides a coherent vision, management strategies, and leadership in coordinating the development of curriculum in the College of Health and Human Development
Assists departments within the College in developing curriculum proposals and when appropriate, suggests new programs or courses, or modifications of existing courses and programs
Keeps departments informed regarding all curricular policies, including calendars and deadlines
Supervises the final preparation of approved curriculum, and ensures its proper and timely university-wide circulation
Represents the College in overseeing the movement of its curriculum through the Educational Policies Committee and the Graduate Studies Committee
Coordinates the activity of departmental and program representatives in appearing before these committees
Works with Chairs on oversight of schedule build to meet instructional and college goals and requirements
Keeps departments informed on the schedule for program reviews, and serves as a resource person in the preparation of the self-study
Assists departments in presenting their self-study to the Academic Council
Meets with the outside evaluators, takes part in the final discussions, and assists departments and programs in implementing the plans agreed upon and contained in the final memo of understanding
Participates in monthly meetings with the College Chairs and Program Directors
When requested, writes drafts of reports and other documents on behalf of the College, the Chairs and Dean
Acts on petitions and requests for changes of program, in accordance with College and University policies, on behalf of majors from the College and from students in College courses and advises and consults with Chairs, Program Directors, and faculty in making these decisions as appropriate
Collaborates with College Director of Advising to coordinate advising activities within the College
Meets with students concerning academic or disciplinary problems and advises students on their rights and options when they encounter difficulties with Chairs, or faculty within the College
Consults within the College concerning academic or disciplinary student problems as appropriate
Coordinates assessment programs in the College
Works with the College's Assessment Committee to review self-reports and the development of the College's Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
When requested, represents the Dean of the College at meetings or functions both on and off campus
Assists the Dean with College development activities
Contributes to college celebratory occasions including commencement and award ceremonies
Makes independent recommendations to the dean on all college matters
As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission-aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities
As an academic administrator, demonstrates a commitment to and ability to implement CSUN’s Leadership Principles: https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles
Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate from an accredited academic institution
Graduate or terminal degree in one of the disciplines offered in the college
Demonstrated record in university-level teaching
Demonstrated record of scholarly, creative, and/or professional accomplishments
At least three years of successful academic administrative experience at or above the level of a Department Chair or its equivalent
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and committees with a collaborative leadership style
Demonstrated ability in student advisement and mentoring
Highly organized with evidence of ability to prioritize workload demands, including meeting deadlines and managing several projects at one time
Demonstrated excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively and identify and solve organizational problems
Demonstrated record of achievement in working with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators
Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership in responding to the diversity and international character of the University and the College
Effective resource management skills (budget, personnel, facilities)
Preferred
Successful experience with accreditation procedures and processes
Demonstrated ability to analyze, plan, and implement relevant and visionary programs and experiences for the College
Experience with high-impact practices for student success and retention
Demonstrated experience in academic administration or faculty governance
Experience and ability to function in a collective bargaining environment
Organizational management experience in an accredited institution of higher learning similar to CSUN. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership within a College that values justice, equity, diversity & inclusion, student-centered learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the College
Experience leading organizational change in a dynamic and diverse environment
Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals
Benefits
Excellent fringe benefits
Company
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge is a public, comprehensive university committed to educational and professional goals of students.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.08MKey Investors
Gold Coast Health PlanHollywood Foreign Press AssociationNASA
2025-06-25Grant· $0.08M
2022-07-26Grant
2019-10-22Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
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Student Designers. Community Partners. Creative Solutions.
Jill Smith, SPHR
Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives
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