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Associate Dean

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for academic associate in Ithaca, NY is $86,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,500.00 and $104,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Academic Associates are professionals who support faculty and researchers in academic institutions. They assist with tasks such as research, data analysis, academic writing, teaching, and administrative duties. Their role often involves coordinating projects, preparing reports, and sometimes mentoring students. Academic Associates help ensure that academic departments run smoothly and that research projects are completed efficiently.

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Associate Dean

Howard

Locke, NY

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff "for fit" makes significant contributions to Howard University's overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer:

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
  • Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
  • Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
  • Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
  • Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us!

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) invites applications for Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in a discipline offered within the COAS and be eligible for appointment at the rank of tenured full professor. The successful candidate will have also served as Principal Investigator and has managed a portfolio of external grants. The Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs is responsible for managing Teaching Assistantships, graduate student funding, and infrastructure for promoting and overseeing external funding, which exists to support and promote faculty research. Reporting to the Associate Dean are several staff members.

The Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs will provide college-level leadership in managing and overseeing externally funded research for all 17 academic departments and anticipated new research centers. The Associate Dean also liaises with the University's Office of Research. The Office coordinates important events including the COAS Grants Academy and recurring meetings with faculty researchers. The Office also engages in ongoing data collection, analysis, reporting, and making recommendations to the Dean.

Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Howard University is classified as an R1 research university with high research activity. The University is situated on a residential campus of over 14,000 students located in the heart of the nation's capital, Washington, DC.

Required Qualifications:

  • Earned doctorate from an accredited institution;
  • Record of successful administrative experience in the area of external funding;
  • Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of tenured full professor; and
  • Effective communication and organizational skills.

Complete applications consist of a single PDF file containing the following:

  • Cover letter addressing qualifications listed above;
  • Current curriculum vita;
  • Two-page statement of administrative accomplishments, interests and future plans;
  • Names and contact information for at least four references who will provide letters upon request from the search committee.

Screening will begin immediately with an expected start date of January 1, 2027.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.

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