Dean of the John S. Watson School of Public Service
- Employer
- Thomas Edison State University
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 14, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Public Administration & Policy, Urban & Regional Planning
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Dean of the John S. Watson School of Public
Service
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John S. Watson School of Public Service
315 W. State Street Trenton, NJ 08618
Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down
barriers to degree completion. Nearly fifty years later, we proudly
serve 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 ready to make their
mark in education and help change the lives of thousands of adult
students across New Jersey and around the world.
If you are excited by changing lives, committed to the success of all, and want to be challenged by new and innovative opportunities, we look forward to receiving your application.
Description:
Thomas Edison State University is looking for a student oriented and service driven academic leader for an exciting opportunity to serve as the Dean of the John S. Watson School of Public Service. We seek a scholar-practitioner possessing the academic leadership experience and expertise to build upon the University’s longstanding commitment to public policy and service. You will play a key role in enabling the University to reimage the school’s strategic direction, academic programming, and community engagement for non-traditional adult students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Dean will work closely with the University and other academic leaders in the strategic planning and visioning of academic and professional programs that facilitate public policy initiatives addressing the changes and challenges emerging in the Post COVID-19 environment. These programs will serve as educational vehicles that enable our adult students to address the needs of communities and engage leaders, helping them develop programs and projects that benefit communities, their citizens, and economies.
We seek applicants who are academically and professionally qualified, including school leadership and professional practice in public service. Applicants should demonstrate their ability to build academic communities, engage students, address the educational needs of the diverse and complex constituencies, and attract outside funding.
The successful candidate will bring a high level of passion for the university’s mission, a deep commitment to the organizational values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and a forward-thinking, student-first approach to their work.
Specific areas of work include the following:
Program and Curriculum Development
• Lead and ensure the quality of programs in public service and
associated disciplines through the development, implementation, and
academic review of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and
certificates.
• Develop academic and professional asset portfolios in high
demand, market-relevant degrees, certificates, and customized
educational offerings.
School and Student Centric Leadership
• Lead key academic programs responsibilities; strategic planning,
hiring, performance management, and enterprise-wide relationship
building and donor development. Collaboratively manage program
enrollment, retention, and graduation initiatives across academic
affairs.
• Create an academic community supporting diverse adult student
populations.
Community Engagement
• Conceive, implement, and lead public service initiatives
associated with public policy and public affairs,
• Collaborate with Vice President of Community and Government
Relations to develop relationships with government, for-profit, and
non-profit organizations leaders. Construct partnerships and
beneficial relationships, strengthening the University’s
educational and service commitment to the greater Trenton area.
Funding Expansion
• Work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer on initiatives to
advance the mission of the School, including identifying and
obtaining funding to expand the work of the School.
• Identify University aligned grant sources and develop grant
proposals in a departmentally collaborative environment, working
closely with the Provost, Deans, and associated senior staff to
expand grant acquisition strategies.
Competencies:
• Strategic planning, implementation, measurement, and
recalibration, as aligned with institutional needs.
• Understanding of work in the public
sector/government/non-profits.
• Data-oriented planning and coordinating curriculum development,
implementation, and review.
• Willingness to engage in student recruitment and retention
initiatives.
• Familiarity with current applied public policy.
Minimum Education and Experience:
• Earned doctorate in: Public Affairs/Policy/Service, Political
Science, Leadership, Urban Planning or related discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience as faculty or/and
administrator in a higher education or similar environment with
experience in developing and managing undergraduate and graduate
public policy programs.
• Significant leadership experience in a public sector/non-profit
setting can replace 3 years of faculty/administrator
experience.
• Program oversight experience in public policy, leadership, or
similar fields.
• Demonstratable commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Preferred Experience:
• Experience integrating real word learning opportunities and
academic programs.
• Commitment to the public sector/non-profit community.
• Experience writing grants and administering sponsored
programs.
This Institution:
TESU is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
How to Apply:
Resumes and applications for this position will only be accepted
online through ADP Workforce Now at:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=TESU&ccId=19000101_000001&type=
MP&lang=en_US
Thomas Edison State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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