Dean & Professor, College of Education & Social Services

Dean & Professor, College of Education & Social Services

The University of Vermont (UVM) is searching for an experienced, forward‑looking leader to serve as the Dean of the College of Education & Social Services (CESS). The Dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer, lead nearly 150 faculty and staff, and act as a coalition builder, fundraiser, and advocate for the College’s disciplines.

• Align the College’s structure and resources with the new strategic plan “Green, Gold, and Bold,” ensuring priorities support the core mission and academic goals.
• Build infrastructure to support a growing research enterprise, expand grant development resources, and diversify the College’s funding portfolio.
• Guide the College toward long‑term financial and enrollment growth, fostering collaboration with other deans and advocating for shared investment.
• Foster collaboration within CESS and across campus and community, strengthening relationships and elevating partnerships.
• Actively cultivate prospects for scholarly, philanthropic, and strategic partnerships, serving as the College’s visible advocate.
• Continue to strengthen the student experience by integrating research, practice, and experiential learning and building supportive infrastructure.
• Attract, retain, and develop an exceptional faculty and staff, promoting a welcoming culture, professional development, and stable staffing.

• Earned doctorate in education, social work, counseling, human services, or a closely related field; distinguished scholarly record commensurate with a tenured full‑professor appointment.
• Experience administering a large academic unit, including strategic and financial planning and enrollment management, with a track record of leadership success.
• Record of success in advancing intercultural competence and inclusive public education.
• Strong commitment to public education and the Land‑Grant mission; experience with alumni or donor relations and fundraising potential.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across silos, engage community and professional partners, and connect academic program design to workforce demands.
• Experience with licensure, accreditation, change management, conflict resolution, and shared governance.
• Resilience, vision, and empathy to bring initiatives to fruition and to handle difficult conversations with transparency.

Target salary: approximately $250,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications, inquiries, and nominations are to be submitted confidentially through the Isaacson, Miller website.

The University of Vermont is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal or state law.

Job Location
:
Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Close Date
: (no date provided)

Category
:
Deans – Education

Department
: CESS Dean's Office/53000

FLSA
:
Exempt

Employee FTE
: 1.0

Employee Term (months): 12

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