Associate Dean of Humanities jobs in New Jersey

Associate Dean of Humanities assists Dean with the management of administrative functions of the college of humanities. Collaborates with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives and supports on college fundraising. Being an Associate Dean of Humanities provides administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, Associate Dean of Humanities typically reports to a Dean. The Associate Dean of Humanities typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Associate Dean of Humanities typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Dean, Public Affairs & Communications
  • Princeton University
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    The Associate Dean, Public Affairs and Communications leads the creation and implementation of the School of Public and International Affairs’ (SPIA) communications strategy, setting and communicating strategic priorities, and positioning of SPIA to effectively deliver on its mission of integrating world-class scholarship and a commitment to service in order to make a positive difference in the world. The Associate Dean works in partnership with the Dean to articulate and disseminate the vision for SPIA.

     

    This leader cultivates and leverages a robust set of internal and external relationships across the University, faculty, policy, and media communities to advance the School’s strategic priorities. The Associate Dean is responsible for the School’s cohesive engagement across all communications platforms, including print and digital media, the School website, and social media.

     

    Reporting to the Dean, this leader will proactively and directly engage with SPIA’s faculty and scholars to cultivate collaborative working relationships and a deep understanding of faculty’s research, interests, and achievements. The Associate Dean leads a talented, responsive communications and public affairs team to amplify and coordinate the work of the faculty, research centers, and programs by identifying the target audience; leveraging connections with the appropriate media and communications channels; crafting compelling messaging; and informing the policymaking environment in Washington and globally.

    Responsibilities

    The Associate Dean oversees a team of seven communications and events professionals.

    Primary responsibilities include:

     

    ▪ Develops a communications strategy for SPIA in coordination with the Dean. Identifies and prioritizes core audiences and their primary messages, develops outreach plans, communications vehicles and timelines, and tells the "SPIA story" through various digital media vehicles and multiple print publications.

    ▪ Builds relationships with SPIA faculty in order to identify and promote research and stories of interest externally.

    ▪ Serves as editor-in-chief and drafts critical messaging.

    ▪ Coordinates and integrates with institutional University communications efforts and with campus constituents to leverage opportunities and provide support for common goals.

    ▪ Manages relations with campus, local/regional, national, and international news media on behalf of SPIA.

    ▪ Engages with policymakers about the latest research from SPIA faculty and communicates school activities to campus and public communities.

    ▪ Remains attentive to the academic research of SPIA faculty and directs both proactive and reactive media relations by pitching stories and faculty experts to targeted journalists and fielding media requests.

    ▪ Helps write, edit, and place opinion pieces drafted by faculty. Works closely with the University's Office of State Affairs and Office of Government Affairs on outreach to and engagement with policy communities in Trenton and Washington, D.C.

    ▪ Collaborates/partners with University’s Office of Communications on elevating SPIA and institutional priorities, engaging new and diverse media and stakeholders, and convening voices from within and outside the school on critical topics.

    ▪ Directs and coordinates a number of events throughout each academic year and, together with SPIA students and faculty, develops new thematic events and programming aimed at creating interdisciplinary synergy and showcasing expertise.

    ▪ Develops and maintains graphic and brand identity for the school, consults with stakeholders on School branding initiatives, and ensures branding uniformity and integrity across SPIA.

    ▪ Develops, motivates, and manages a team of nine communications professionals. Provides support to optimize use of talent, promote professional growth, and align with SPIA’s goals.

    ▪ Works with the School's other units and centers to ensure effective and cohesive communications across all platforms.

    Qualifications

    Candidate Profile

     

    The successful candidate for Associate Dean, Public Affairs and Communications will be a creative strategic communications leader with a track-record of experience developing and executing an integrated, comprehensive communications and public affairs strategy to clarify and achieve an organization’s vision. This leader will have demonstrated an aptitude for working across complex organizations to drive a strategic planning process and operationalize the resulting strategy with clear, achievable functional goals, in alignment with broader institutional or enterprise goals.

     

    This leader must have experience elevating the visibility, awareness, and impact of a well-regarded brand or organization with a unique proposition. Collaborative and intellectually curious by nature, the successful candidate will have exposure to academia and experience translating and positioning complex material by committing the time and effort needed to understand, represent, and translate the substance.

     

    The successful candidate will have established credibility among relevant public policy communities, ideally including well-developed relationships with U.S. policymakers and thought leaders engaged on international affairs and foreign policy. With a sophisticated understanding of the public policy landscape, this person will have demonstrated knowledge and/or relationships with media platforms most relevant to SPIA’s target audiences.

     

    Within SPIA, the successful candidate will be an advisor and thought partner to the Dean, counselor and colleague to faculty, and leader to the communications and public affairs team. High energy and organized, this person will be excited by opportunities to deliver on an ambitious vision. An experienced team leader, the successful candidate will have overseen and developed an integrated communications and public affairs team.

     

    The following are performance and personal competencies required for the position:

     

    Setting Strategy

    • The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization, not only for the areas they are directly responsible for, but the enterprise as a whole.
    • The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy.
    • An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry.
    • The ability to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful.
    • Strong appreciation for academic research, desirable.

     

    Executing for Results

    • The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results.
    • Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
    • A risk-taker who seeks data and input from others to foresee possible threats or unintended circumstances from decisions; someone who takes smart risks.
    • A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in their approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.

     

    Leading Teams

    • The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others.
    • The ability to persevere in the face of challenges, and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers.
    • A leader who is self-reflective and aware of their own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.

     

    Relationships and Influence

    • Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
    • An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in their beliefs, and active drive.
    • Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.
    • Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond their own personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization as a whole.

     

    Personal Characteristics

    • Strong executive presence, integrity, transparency, and competence.
    • Energized by intellectually complex content.
    • Humble yet confident approach in interacting with colleagues. Collaborative and encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.
    • Willingness to work hard and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong, positive presence that conveys confidence and credibility both externally and within the broader Princeton community.
    • Recognition and comfort with the university’s values and willingness to embrace the commitment to mission and community.
    • Knows where to go to get what they need; sophisticated, agile, and resilient.
    • Strong appreciation for the role of higher education in Public Policy.

     

    Please direct all nominations and inquiries to Stephanie Trostle of Russell Reynolds Associates at stephanie.trostle@russellreynolds.com

     

    We at the School of Public and International Affairs believe that it is vital to cultivate an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion - fundamental to the success of our education and research mission. This commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment and hiring as we actively seek colleagues of exceptional ability who represent a broad range of viewpoints, experiences and value systems, and who share Princeton University's dedication to excellence.

     

    Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

    Standard Weekly Hours

    36.25

    Eligible for Overtime

    No

    Benefits Eligible

    Yes

    Probationary Period

    180 days

    Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

    No

    Physical Capacity Exam Required

    No

    Valid Driver’s License Required

    No

    Experience Level

    Director

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Associate VP/Dean of Student Affairs - Now Hiring
  • Passaic County Community College
  • Paterson, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionWe are seeking an Associate Vice President/Dean of Student Affairs who will report to the Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. This person will be responsible for the ...
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Associate Dean - Continuing Education Health Profession Programs
  • BERGEN COMM COLLEGE
  • Paramus, NJ FULL_TIME
  • The Associate Dean, Continuing Education Health Professions Programs directs and oversees the portfolio of Continuing Education Health Professions programs and course offerings, demonstrating leadersh...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Humanities Teacher
  • Princeton Friends School
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Princeton Friends School, a progressive PK-8th grade Quaker school located in Princeton, NJ, seeks a full-time Humanities Teacher for 4th-8th grades. The successful candidate should enjoy working with...
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Humanities Teacher
  • Fusion Academy
  • Oakland, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Our campus has an immediate opening for a Humanities teacher. This position provides a student centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion, tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Patient Care Associate 6 Dean Cardiopulmonary FT Days
  • Englewood Health
  • Englewood, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic care to patients, and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Re...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Associate Dean of Nursing
  • Triton College, IL
  • River Grove, IL
  • The Associate Dean of Nursing provides overall leadership for day to day operation and all instructional activities asso...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Dean of Nursing
  • Assumption University
  • Worcester, MA
  • Associate Dean of Nursing Category: Administrators Subscribe: Department: Nursing Locations: Worcester, MA Posted: Sep 2...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Dean for Student Belonging
  • Roberts Wesleyan University
  • Rochester, NY
  • The Office of Student Development is seeking a full time, Associate Dean for Student Belonging reporting to the Dean of ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Dean of Emergency Services
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Eau Claire, WI
  • Overview and Responsibilities: ALMOST 9 WEEKS OF PAID TIME OFF ANNUALLY! Plus: sick leave, Wisconsin Retirement System (...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Dean of Research
  • BridgePoint Associates
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Associate Dean of Research Veterinary College at a Health Sciences University Southwestern U.S. Compensation Gladly Prov...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Dean
  • Careerbuilder
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
  • Associate Dean Jobs | The American Accounting Association Digital Library Submit Payment People About Meetings Membershi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Dean-Management
  • Michigan State University
  • East Lansing, MI
  • Associate Dean-Management Job no: 919035 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / College: College ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Dean
  • Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School
  • New York, NY
  • MS Dean Associate 2024-2025 Classification Exempt, 10-Month Employee Reports to MS Principal Overview The MS Dean Associ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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Income Estimation for Associate Dean of Humanities jobs
$123,058 to $172,692

Associate Dean of Humanities in Wilmington, NC
THE POSITION The Associate Dean will serve in a supporting role to the Founding Dean.
January 14, 2020
Associate Dean of Humanities in Dallas, TX
Cronin is an accomplished scholar and teacher, with an excellent record of service to the University and the Faculty already,” says Dean of Humanities Carol Merriam.
December 11, 2019
From the Interim Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities Julian.
December 28, 2019
Associate Dean of Humanities in Oklahoma City, OK
“The College of Humanities is extremely fortunate to have Karin Stanford as associate dean,” said Dean Say.
December 16, 2019