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Assistant Dean -Health Professions

Long Island University, Glen Head, New York, United States, 11545

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Title: Assistant Dean of the School of Health Professions Department: Dean's Office, School of Health Professions

Campus: Brookville, New York

Assistant Dean of the School of Health Professions

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:

The Assistant Dean reports directly to the Dean of the School of Health Professions (SHP) and is responsible for the overall development and operation of the educational programs in the SHP, personnel, faculty and student management, and day-to-day affairs of the community service missions of the school, as well as overseeing and evaluating the SHP academic programs, including their annual reports and accreditations.

Principal Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Dean:

Provides academic leadership and oversight for undergraduate and graduate SHP programs.

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the school, including faculty workload, course coverage, student enrollment, and all reporting and data management duties

Plans with the faculty and appropriate committees for student recruitment, admission, progression, retention and advisement activities related to the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Assists the Dean in the recruitment and selection of faculty and staff

Advises and counsels students; mediates problems between students and faculty

Takes over responsibilities of the School in Dean's absence

Special projects as defined by the Dean (e.g., Dean's Research Initiative)

Education Requirements:

Earned doctorate in one of the allied health professions (e.g., social work, psychology) or doctorate in a related field plus a master's degree in an allied health profession

Five to eight years related professional experience; demonstrated leadership and management abilities, and operational skills, administrative and teaching experience

Working knowledge of allied health professions curricula and general accreditation standards.

Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience:

Excellent skills in leadership, operations, accountability, supervision, and written and oral communication

Prior teaching and administrative experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree program

Credentials at the rank of least Assistant Professor

Experience in writing grant proposals and conducting research

Licensed in New York State, if applicable

Working Conditions:

Kumble Hall (Brookville)

Materials & Equipment:

Operate a computer, copy and fax machine, scanner & any other office equipment

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