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UNIVERSITY OF
RHODE ISLAND
TITLE: Associate
Dean, Arts & Sciences
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
REPORTS TO: Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
GRADE: 18
SUPERVISES: Professional,
administrative, technical, clerical, maintenance and custodial support staff
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for the supervision, advocacy and support of several programs and departments in the social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as liaison to the following: University College, Freshman orientation, URI 101 advisory committee, the Research Office, and Commencement.
Work
in a demanding, fast-paced high stress environment.
Responsible for the management and support of the General Education
Program.
Work
with the other Associate Dean and the Business Manager to advise the Dean on
budgetary policies, procedures, resource allocation, and oversight of personnel
budgets.
Oversee
search and screening procedures, and compliance with Affirmative Action
policies and procedures.
Advise
the Dean on criteria/procedures for the evaluation of faculty performance,
including recommendations for annual review, promotion, tenure, and renewal.
Coordinate
reviews and appointments of department chairs.
Review
and make recommendations for faculty leaves of absence, including sabbaticals,
educational leaves, and leaves without pay.
Supervise
the updating of the College Website and appropriate links.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work
closely with the department chairs and Dean, in consultation with the Vice
Provost and Assistant Provost, to plan College staffing in light of curricular
needs, opportunities, and resources.
Assist
the Dean as needed in recruitment, alumni, and advancement events.
Fulfill
other assignments as deemed necessary by the Dean.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management,
spreadsheet software and statistical software.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as a tenured full professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Rhode Island, including the appropriate terminal degree in her/his academic field required. Exemplary administrative experience as a department chair, graduate program director, or principal investigator of major grants preferred. The following are required: demonstrated excellence in teaching, research/creative activities, and outreach; strong commitment to liberal undergraduate and graduate education; excellence in oral, written, computer, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a management team; demonstrated ability to work with database management, statistical analysis, and spreadsheets; demonstrated ability to manage information with meticulous attention to detail. Must be available to work nights and weekends, particularly during the annual review period. Background in Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics preferred.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT
TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES.