Assistant Dean for Professional Development & Special Initiatives

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 17, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Dean for Professional Development & Special Initiatives
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services
Department	Graduate School - Newark
Overview	The Graduate School-Newark provides personalized academic support for approximately 650 Rutgers students enrolled in 29 doctoral, master's, and dual degree programs in Newark. Our school ensures rigorous academic standards, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between graduate faculty and students, and oversees innovative professional development initiatives that prepare graduate students to succeed in both academic and non-academic careers.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking Assistant Dean II for the Graduate School-Newark ( GSN). The Assistant Dean II is responsible for leading the development, strategic planning, management, oversight, analysis, and evaluation of all programs and projects to prepare graduate students across disciplines to be qualified and competitive for employment opportunities, including and especially those outside traditional academic institutions. This position's projects may include but are not limited to, Responsible for the creation, development, oversight, analysis and evaluation of courses, workshops, mentorship programs, new innovative online training, and internship programs Uses a high level of judgment, strategic view, leadership and analysis including the ability to weigh and balance multiple goals and responsibilities Anticipates market trends, to understand concerns and provide leadership to students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers, and the university and GSN administration Develops and oversees institutional research initiatives, as well as group and individual learning activities for GSN graduate students in order to improve professional development and enhance career success
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	86471.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	107785.00
Annual Maximum Salary	129099.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or EdD) required Minimum of two years creating, managing, administering, and/or evaluating professional development and academic enrichment activities for graduate students at a major research university.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Record of independent research Record of publication in refereed journals. Experience writing proposals for external funding. Experience in evaluating programs, and administering surveys. Excellent verbal/written communication. Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. Strong interpersonal skills to help build, manage, and maintain a collaborative and team-based work environment. Analysis and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and also as a leader of teams. Prior experience that demonstrated initiative and a sense of ownership for projects. Excellent supervisory, organizational, and training skills, and presentation skills. Ability to work with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds, skills in the development, implementation, and execution of programs.
Preferred Qualifications	Doctoral degree and postdoctoral experience in education or educational administration, including expertise in the education of adults. Advanced knowledge in education and training of adults, including a doctoral degree in education or related field Expertise in program creation, administration and evaluation of educational activities, including the ability to disseminate in the form of presentations or publications, and the ability to develop appropriate activities for teaching skills to graduate students in either face-to-face or online formats.
Equipment Utilized	Use of software to create and analyze surveys, maintain databases and maintain web sites. Carry out analyses of results at a level of sophistication expected for the preparation and submission of papers to peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Survey platforms (Qualtrics, Google Forms, etc.)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2376
Posting Open Date	10/16/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

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