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## Dean, Schools of Business, Arts and SciencesApplylocations: Castleton, VT: Lyndon, VT: Johnson, VT: Randolph, VTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-2026338ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* Provide strategic vision and leadership for programs within the Schools of Arts and Communications, Business and Professional Studies, and Education, Psychology, and Social Sciences.* Foster interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence across the Schools.* Lead strategic program development that responds to workforce needs, emerging industries, educational trends, and prospective learner demand while supporting Vermont State University's mission.* Oversee the Schools’ operating budgets and ensure responsible stewardship of university resources.* Ensure academic quality through oversight of curriculum development, program review, program assessment, and continuous improvement in collaboration with faculty and department leaders.* Monitor academic program effectiveness and efficiency and recommend programmatic changes to Chief Academic Officer.* Evaluate full-time and part-time faculty who are up for reappointment, promotion, and tenure.* Support excellence in teaching through faculty mentoring, coaching, and professional development.* Review and approve academic course schedules, staffing plans, and faculty workload recommendations.* Support the development of new academic programs, certificates, microcredentials, and innovative instructional delivery models.* Ensure programs maintain compliance with applicable accreditation standards, state regulations, and University policies.* Collaborate with Enrollment Management and Student Success to promote student recruitment, retention, persistence, and graduation.* Establish and maintain partnerships with business, industry, school districts, community organizations, governmental agencies, and educational institutions to strengthen workforce development, experiential learning opportunities, articulation agreements, and transfer pathways.* Participate as an active member of the team in the planning and development of facilities, laboratories, equipment, and clinical learning environments to support academic programs.* Represent the Schools at University events, professional organizations, community engagements, and regional partnerships while serving on shared governance bodies, University committees, and institutional initiatives.* Collaborate with fellow academic deans and University leadership to advance strategic initiatives, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance the overall student experience.* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Provost.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDGeneral supervision is received from the Provost.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDDirect supervisory responsibility for administrative staff and academic administrators within the Schools.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Earned Ph.D. or equivalent in appropriate discipline, plus 10 years of teaching and three years of administrative experience managing a department or school/college, or a combination of education and experience in which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.* Minimum 3 years of academic leadership experience (e.g., chair, associate dean, dean, or equivalent).* Demonstrated experience with budget management, strategic planning, and program administration.* Experience working within a shared governance and unionized academic environment.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED* Knowledge of higher education administration, academic governance, and accreditation processes.* Ability to lead complex academic organizations across multiple campuses or modalities.* Strong financial acumen and experience managing large academic budgets.* Ability to develop strategic partnerships with business, industry, school districts, community organizations, governmental agencies, and educational institutions.* Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.* Ability to manage competing priorities and lead organizational change.* Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and student-centered academic environment.Physical Requirements: Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties as a result of repetitive motion and/or long periods of standing or sitting. Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 15lbs) easy-to-handle materials.Working Conditions: Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with many and frequent distractions such as noise and interruptions. Work schedule may vary during high volume periods. This is an FLSA exempt, salaried position based on a typical 40 hour/week schedule.Location: Vermont State University campuses: Randolph, Williston, Lyndon, Johnson, Castleton with travel to all campuses.The budgeted compensation for this position is $160k to $180k.This general outline illustrates the type of work that characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.Scheduled Hours Weekly:40Budgeted Wage for this Position:$160,000 - $180,000Exempt Status:ExemptGrade:UCEJob Posting Responsibilities:Unit Determination:Non Bargaining - Administrators### Similar Jobs (2)#### Head Residentlocations: Randolph, VTtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 16 Days Ago#### Director of Upward Boundlocations: Johnson, VTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30 Days Ago**This general outline illustrates the type of work that characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.***VSC values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSC welcomes all qualified applications, including those from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact Human Resources for assistance with accommodations at VSCHR@vsc.edu.*All new full-time employees and certain part-time employees will be subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check. #J-18808-Ljbffr