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INTO University Partnerships · 3 months ago

Senior Associate Dean/Vice Dean, DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science

Hempstead, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked institution located in Hempstead, N.Y., and they are seeking a Senior Associate Dean/Vice Dean for the DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science. The role involves providing academic leadership, overseeing faculty affairs, and enhancing student success initiatives while shaping the school's academic direction and reputation.

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Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day academic leadership and operational management while advancing strategic goals for growth, innovation, and excellence

Lead curriculum development and oversee faculty affairs, including hiring, tenure and promotion processes, and faculty workload assignments

Support student academic success by managing grade appeals, academic petitions, and student progression concerns

Guide accreditation activities (ABET and state-level approvals), ensuring program quality and compliance

Champion student success initiatives and extracurricular programming to foster belonging, engagement, and achievement

Advance the School’s reputation by contributing to communications, public relations, and external outreach (newsletters, blogs, articles, and digital media)

Partner with the Assistant Dean for Co-op and Experiential Learning to expand co-op participation and strengthen the DEPTH program

Collaborate with the Dean on long-term strategic planning, enrollment management, and preparation of annual reports

Play an active role in recruitment by participating in admissions events, leading academic overviews, and strengthening recruitment communications

Engage with the Dean’s Advisory Board and cultivate relationships with alumni and industry leaders to expand opportunities for students and faculty

Represent the School and the Dean at meetings, events, and in the Dean’s absence

Qualification

Higher education administrationCurriculum developmentLeadership experienceStrategic planningEnrollment managementStakeholder engagementExceptional communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Master's degree is required

At least five years of progressive leadership experience in higher education or a related sector, with demonstrated administrative responsibilities

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, alumni, and external partners