SAMET Dean

Title: SAMET Dean - Alfred State College

Location: Alfred, NY

Category: Management - MC

Job Type: Full-time

Posted On: Tue Oct 13 2026

Job Description:

The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer for the School of Architecture, Management & Engineering Technology (SAMET), works in partnership with the Dean of the School of Applied Technology, the Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, and the Dean of Academic Support & Student Success, and reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Responsible for oversight and leadership for the School, the Dean manages a budget of about $5 million, 6 academic departments offering 41 programs at the certificate, associate and bachelor's degree levels, and more than 60 faculty and staff.

The school encompasses the departments of Architecture & Design, Digital Media & Animation, Business, Computer & Information Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Technology. Working alongside the faculty in these programs, the Dean is responsible for leading the School in the realizing its mission, vision, and goals related to program development, recruitment, retention, space, and technology needs, including ABET, IACBE, and NAAB accreditation processes.

Additionally, the Dean interacts with our community college and industry partners, as well as donors, as we seek additional funding for the School through grants, partnerships, and philanthropy. The Dean serves as a member of the President's Council, Dean's Council, Student Success Committee, Red Flag team, and the Academic Affairs Collaboration Team.

Successful candidates for this position will have demonstrated experience in the following areas.

• A record of collaborative leadership working among different disciplines and departments
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to facilitate implementation of the institutional strategic plan by aligning school goals and mission with institutional priorities
• Ability to actively manage the academic portfolio in the School and guide and support departments as they review, develop, and expand associate and bachelor's degree programs and micro-credentials
• Represents the school within SUNY and with regional and national accreditation agencies
• Assists departments and programs in the School with external accreditation self-studies, reports, and reviews

• Works with faculty on the recruitment and hiring of diverse faculty members, both full-time and part-time, to meet departmental teaching needs
• Provides mentoring, guidance and feedback to new and continuing faculty and staff members related to their performance at the institution
• Provides recommendations on faculty and staff contract renewals, promotions, and tenure decisions
• Partners with the Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence on professional development opportunities for faculty during Professional Development week and throughout the academic year

• Works with Enrollment Management and faculty on the recruitment of students into the academic programs within the school and marketing materials to use with students, families, and external partners
• Serves as a point of contact within the school for student and family concerns about faculty, classes, or academic decisions
• Regularly reviews data related to student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and graduation to understand trends, successes, and challenges and uses the data to make informed decisions about process, procedures, and changes that may be needed to facilitate student success
• Works with Department Chairs on…