Mississippi Staffing
Dean, College Of Arts & Sciences
The incumbent serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the college and is responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight. The Dean will foster academic excellence, support faculty development, promote research and scholarly activity, and ensure the delivery of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs. This individual represents the college within the university and to external stakeholders, enhancing the college's visibility and engagement. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: - In-depth understanding of academic policies, curriculum development, and accreditation processes - Demonstrated ability to lead diverse academic departments and interdisciplinary programs - Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage budgets and personnel effectively - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and team building - Ability to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and shared governance Understanding current trends and challenges in higher education, especially in liberal arts and sciences - Proven ability to support faculty research, student success initiatives, and community engagement - Competency in data-driven decision-making and strategic planning - Demonstrated experience in budget management, personnel supervision, and academic planning Essential Job Functions: - Provide academic leadership for all departments and programs within the College of Arts and Sciences - Oversee budget development and resource allocation to support college goals and priorities - Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff while promoting professional development - Collaborate with other academic and administrative units to support institutional goals - Lead efforts to assess and enhance academic programs, including accreditation and program review
The incumbent serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for the college and is responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight. The Dean will foster academic excellence, support faculty development, promote research and scholarly activity, and ensure the delivery of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs. This individual represents the college within the university and to external stakeholders, enhancing the college's visibility and engagement. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: - In-depth understanding of academic policies, curriculum development, and accreditation processes - Demonstrated ability to lead diverse academic departments and interdisciplinary programs - Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage budgets and personnel effectively - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and team building - Ability to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and shared governance Understanding current trends and challenges in higher education, especially in liberal arts and sciences - Proven ability to support faculty research, student success initiatives, and community engagement - Competency in data-driven decision-making and strategic planning - Demonstrated experience in budget management, personnel supervision, and academic planning Essential Job Functions: - Provide academic leadership for all departments and programs within the College of Arts and Sciences - Oversee budget development and resource allocation to support college goals and priorities - Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff while promoting professional development - Collaborate with other academic and administrative units to support institutional goals - Lead efforts to assess and enhance academic programs, including accreditation and program review