Confidential
Dean of Social Work
About the Company
Top-ranked public research university
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1787
Employees 10,001+
Funding $26-$50 million
Categories
Education College Colleges & Universities Graduate Learning Pitt Pittsburgh Research Students Undergraduate University University of Pittsburgh Universities Higher Education
Specialties
higher education
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Dean for its School of Social Work, a role that demands an experienced, strategic, and visionary leader. The successful candidate will be a visible, values-driven individual who can build upon the school's deep strengths and guide it through a period of opportunity and change. As the chief academic and executive officer, the Dean will be responsible for advancing academic excellence, strengthening the school's national and global reputation, and supporting the success of faculty, staff, and students. This includes stewarding financial and institutional resources, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and leading fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished academic record, senior leadership experience, and a deep commitment to social work education and practice, particularly in the areas of social and racial justice.
The Dean will be expected to lead with authenticity and visibility, cultivating strong relationships with all stakeholders, and playing a central role in shaping the school's strategic vision. A key aspect of the role is the ability to recruit, retain, and support a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students, and to navigate complex institutional and political environments while remaining steadfast in the school's mission and values. The position is pivotal in ensuring that the School of Social Work continues to be a leader in the field, preparing graduates who are highly sought after for their professional readiness, ethical grounding, and commitment to social and racial justice. The Dean will also be instrumental in expanding the school's research and external partnerships, and in leading the institution into its next chapter of impact and leadership.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Education/Academic Administration
About the Company
Top-ranked public research university
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1787
Employees 10,001+
Funding $26-$50 million
Categories
Education College Colleges & Universities Graduate Learning Pitt Pittsburgh Research Students Undergraduate University University of Pittsburgh Universities Higher Education
Specialties
higher education
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Dean for its School of Social Work, a role that demands an experienced, strategic, and visionary leader. The successful candidate will be a visible, values-driven individual who can build upon the school's deep strengths and guide it through a period of opportunity and change. As the chief academic and executive officer, the Dean will be responsible for advancing academic excellence, strengthening the school's national and global reputation, and supporting the success of faculty, staff, and students. This includes stewarding financial and institutional resources, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and leading fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished academic record, senior leadership experience, and a deep commitment to social work education and practice, particularly in the areas of social and racial justice.
The Dean will be expected to lead with authenticity and visibility, cultivating strong relationships with all stakeholders, and playing a central role in shaping the school's strategic vision. A key aspect of the role is the ability to recruit, retain, and support a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students, and to navigate complex institutional and political environments while remaining steadfast in the school's mission and values. The position is pivotal in ensuring that the School of Social Work continues to be a leader in the field, preparing graduates who are highly sought after for their professional readiness, ethical grounding, and commitment to social and racial justice. The Dean will also be instrumental in expanding the school's research and external partnerships, and in leading the institution into its next chapter of impact and leadership.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Education/Academic Administration