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Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Confidential, Allendale, Michigan, United States, 49401

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Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

About the Company

Large public university

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1960

Employees 1001-5000

Categories

Education Colleges & Universities Grand Valley State University Universities

Specialties

education business public administration engineering advanced energy storage communications health administration health sciences nursing biomedical engineering bioinformatics biostatistics and cell and molecular biology

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Dean for its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the largest academic unit within the institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a diverse and dynamic college that is deeply committed to student success, faculty excellence, and community engagement. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of the college, which plays a foundational part in the university's general education program and offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across various disciplines. The Dean will serve as the chief administrative, academic, and budgetary officer, managing a large team and a significant budget. Collaboration with other deans and university stakeholders is essential to coordinate academic programs, interdisciplinary initiatives, and applied research.

Applicants for the Dean position should be prepared to demonstrate a strong record of leadership in an academic setting, with a focus on inclusive excellence and broad student support. The role requires a candidate who can serve as a role model of integrity and professionalism, and who is accessible to both faculty and students. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the liberal arts and sciences and a vision for their role in preparing graduates to meet the complex challenges of the modern world. A commitment to experiential learning, and a rich calendar of events that engage both internal and external communities, is also a key aspect of the position. The search for the Dean is open and ongoing, with a request for candidates to submit their materials as soon as possible for consideration.

Hiring Manager Title Provost

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration