College of Health Professions - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Global Education Programs
4000 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA Req #79
Thursday, November 30, 2023
As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
Position Summary
Assists the Dean with the administration, operation, promotion and evaluation of programs, personnel, and budgetary matters. The Associate Dean supports the strategic plan and provides leadership to ensure the development and implementation of academic programs, policies and procedures related to those programs and serves as an ambassador for the College both internally and externally. Duties and responsibilities are completed under the supervision of and in conjunction with the Dean of the college. This work is performed in an ethical, respectful and collegial manner consistent with the college and university mission vision and values which include inclusive excellence.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership
• Serves as member of Dean’s Leadership Team.
• Prepare reports, information and materials requested by the Dean.
• Serves as the liaison to the college with marketing to ensure accuracy of print materials and accuracy of website.
• Represent the Dean as assigned and perform other duties and responsibilities related to the above.
• Assists in recruiting efforts and attends admission events related to the college as the College’s representative.
• Assists in development of articulation agreements and other admission related efforts.
• Serves as liaison to programs and university departments regarding Dual Degree policies, procedures, and criteria.
• Serves as liaison to departments/faculty/staff related to Global Health Programs.
• Partners with Department Chairs and faculty to ensure full achievement of college initiatives by supporting strategic goal setting.
• Reviews and monitors trends in enrollment and other Key Performance indicators for college programs.
• Works collaboratively with University units and departments to create innovative options to increase enrollment and diversify revenues.
Program Accreditation / College Assessment
• Review and provide feedback on accredited academic programs self-study and progress reports
• Serve as CHP representative on University Committees for NECHE, Disclosure and Licensure
• Serve as liaison to CHP Director of Assessment and CHP Assessment Committee
• Oversees Academic Standing process and procedures and prepares reports and notifications as needed.
• Supervises compliance by chairs and program directors with accreditation based Comprehensive Evaluation Plans by semester and prepares annual results for presentation to the Dean.
• Possess knowledge and experience with current state, national and professional accreditation and certification policies, procedures, and processes in initial and continued accreditation procedures across CHP programs including AT, CMD/SLP, EX/EXSS, MPH, OT, PA, PT, RAD.
• Prepare reports, information and materials requested by the Dean.
CHP Committees
• Serve as at-large member of CHP Assessment Committee, CHP Simulation Task Force, CHP Interprofessional Education Committee.
• Serve as liaison between Dean’s office CHP Academic Affairs Committee (Faculty Governance committee).
New Program/Course Development
• Review all new program and new course proposals, make recommendations
• Assure new program proposal and development process adheres to procedures
• Serve as liaison between program developer, Dean, and CHP Academic Affairs and Coordinating Council Committees
• Approve program and course changes in Curriculum Management system.
• Other duties as assigned
Global Health
• Coordinate Global Health education programs in conjunction with coordinators for short-term global immersion programs and semester length programs in Dingle.
• Collaborate with coordinators for initiation of new programs, sustainability of existing programs
• Oversee orientation of global program leaders and collaborate with leaders for student orientations and preparation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes
• Doctoral degree required with PhD or EdD preferred; Clinical doctorate may be considered.
• 5-10 years of teaching required. Demonstrated success with working in a collegiate environment with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Previous Associate Dean or Chair experience preferred. Has experience managing academic programs (undergraduate and graduate).
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Must be highly motivated with a high degree of integrity, ethics and dedication while being able to think critically, analyze data, and process detailed information quickly and efficiently.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, parents and students while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to translate university initiatives to faculty and staff in a positive and collegial manner.
• Adheres to inclusive excellence.
• Demonstrates high level of problem solving and creative solution generation.
Unusual Working Conditions
Working hours may include evenings and weekends as needed.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
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