Associate Science Jobs in Laredo, TX (NOW HIRING)

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The Associate Dean, under general direction and supervision of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, oversees and provides coordination, leadership, and support for department heads and faculty within the College; and assists the Dean with academic matters and is responsible for quality assurance of administrative matters handled by the office. The duties of the position are broadly divided into matters impacting curriculum instruction, and research with the college.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Dean in the management and leadership of the College by performing various assigned tasks and by representing the College at various committee meetings and functions.

• Ensures that administrative matters are carried out in an effective and efficient manner to provide excellent service to Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) constituencies.

• Develops strategies, in consultation with the Dean, for allocation of resources, management, and support structures to deliver the College's strategies and policies for education and resultant improvements in metrics for entry standards and enrollment growth.

• Manages the administration of funds and procedures relating to the College's financial operations, including reporting and policy implementation.

• Provides training to faculty, administration, and staff. Develops funding opportunities for faculty, administration, and staff, and coordinates accreditation studies and activities.

• Coordinates and actively participates in student recruitment and retention programs to ensure successful enrollment goals.

• Monitors semester course offerings in terms of enrollment numbers, number of offerings, time of offerings, and size of classes.

• Collects various data and assembles information concerning the College which can be used to project the image of the College to the public and to various funding groups.

• Develops and maintains a public information and support system for and among alumni of the College.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Doctorate in a closely related discipline to the academic programs offered through the College of Arts & Science.

• Experience - Experience and credentials commensurate with that of an associate or full professor.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Seven years teaching experience.

• Tenured at the associate professor academic rank from an accredited institution.

• Experience as a program director/coordinator, department chair, or other academic administrative position.

• Experience such as curricular design, changes and processes; course scheduling and/or sequencing; grant writing, development, and processes; degree proposal development.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of policies and procedures of TAMUS.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal, written, digital communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, management, leadership, and organizational skills.

Licensing / Professional Certification - None.

Physical Requirements - General office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

• Position may require travel (local, in-state, or out-state)

• Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $131,293.44/annually

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.