Associate Dean Feinstein School of Education and Human Development

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Posting Number NC00872

Position Title Associate Dean Feinstein School of Education and Human Development

Division Academic Affairs Division

Department Name Feinstein School of Education and Human Development

Position Type Staff - Non Classified

The Associate Dean, reporting to and working closely with the Dean, will work to advance the FSEHD mission, vision, and core values with a focus on quality and status of the school’s academic programs. In this capacity, the Associate Dean leads processes and procedures to support admissions, accreditation, and student success for educator preparation and community programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Associate Dean provides leadership for program development, budgeting and innovative educator certification pathways. A key role is monitoring data trends in admission, progression, and completion to ensure robust enrollment and student-centered success. The Associate Dean also provides essential oversight in curriculum proposals, faculty load, and ensuring that course scheduling aligns with collective bargaining agreements and institutional policies. The Associate Dean works collaboratively with members of the Dean’s Cabinet, including the Office of Partnerships and Placements, the Director of Assessment and Accreditation, and the Graduate Studies Director, to advance the FSEHD mission and strategic priorities.

The Associate Dean also assists the Dean with operational and administrative matters and supports administrative staff on academic issues and represents the Dean in their absence.

• In collaboration with the FSEHD Dean’s Office and faculty and staff, provide leadership and support for:
  • The planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of undergraduate and graduate academic programs, student success initiatives, and strategic priorities of the FSEHD.
  • Student recruitment, enrollment, retention, success, and engagement initiatives that advance the mission and strategic priorities of the FSEHD.

• Coordinate progression into teacher candidacy for undergraduate teacher education students
• Meet with students regarding academic standing, grievances, and appeals.
• Coordinate with the Office of Partnerships and Placements on licensure test preparation efforts.

• Ensure consistency in undergraduate and graduate policies, procedures, academic standards, and student support services across departments.
• Oversee curriculum proposals through Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UCC) and Graduate Curriculum Committee (GCC) processes.
• Provide oversight and support for innovative pathways to education certification including the Credential Review Pathway, Registered Teaching Apprenticeship Program and other certification initiatives.
• Work closely with the Dean and Chairs to accomplish expected program outcomes, advance innovative pedagogy and support student achievement and retention.

• Coordinate unit-level accreditation reports and collaborate with OPP on annual Title II reporting.
• Collaborate with the Director of Assessment on ongoing data collection efforts for teacher education programs.
• Oversee the state approval process for new teacher education programs and coordinate academic planning, curriculum…