Assistant Dean, Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Education

Assistant Dean, Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Education

D29: $110,000-$120,000

315 W. State Street Trenton, NJ 08618

Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down barriers to degree completion. Fifty years later, it proudly serves a diverse body of adult students with innovative and professionally relevant academic programming in a predominantly online delivery. Our team of high-energy student-focused professionals is welcoming new members who are making their mark in education and are ready to help change the lives of thousands of adult students across New Jersey and around the world.

Candidates who are excited by changing lives, committed to the success of all and want to be challenged by new and innovative opportunities, should submit an application.

We are looking for an innovative, student-oriented, and service-driven leader for an exciting opportunity to serve as the Assistant Dean of the Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education. We seek an individual who is academically and professionally qualified, energized to work at a fast pace, and excited by innovation and the power of education to improve lives. Moreover, we are seeking an individual who is passionate and prepared to challenge traditional models and mindsets and who is excited by innovation in the service of today’s adult learners.

Applicants should demonstrate their ability to build academic communities, engage students, address the educational needs of diverse and complex constituencies, and collaborate with external organizations.

Under the direction of the Dean, the Assistant Dean assists in the general administration of all academic aspects of assigned academic programs in the Heavin School.

• Under the direction of the Dean or Associate Dean, support the development, implementation, continuous improvement and review of academic programs, certificates, and customized educational offerings.
• Support the development and implementation of the programs’ learning outcomes assessments.
• Support the assurance that educational programs meet appropriate professional standards and programmatic accreditation activities.
• Supports the Dean and Associate Dean in the recruitment, approval, and evaluation of mentors and subject matter experts (SME’s).

• Engage in coordinated outreach and support of students to enhance student success and persistence.
• Collaboratively support program enrollment, retention, and graduation initiatives with appropriate academic staff.
• Assist with key academic program responsibilities; strategic planning, hiring, performance management, enterprise-wide relationship building, and donor development.
• Assist the Dean and Associate Dean in administrating the University’s academic policies.

• Assist in leading innovative initiatives associated with developing and engage external professional organizations, constituencies, and markets.
• Construct and support partnerships and beneficial relationships, strengthening the University’s educational and service commitment.
• Participate in professional organizations as appropriate to maintain currency in the academic field.
• Represent the School with internal and external audiences through committees, meetings, social media, and conferences.

• Support the Dean and Associate Dean in the identification, writing and managing of grants to support the School’s students and programs.

Willingness to embrace alternatives to traditional higher education viewpoints.

Ability to:

• Work with professional and support staff, and the community at large,
• Work at a distance with students, mentors, and other professionals, and
• Use technology to communicate, synthesize information, and prepare reports.

Knowledge of:

• Current issues, trends and opportunities in relevant academic field(s),
• Current issues and trends in adult learning, distance learning, and online education.
• Demonstrable competencies related to the areas of responsibility described above.

• Daily engagement in myriad student…