Dean of Education jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Dean of Education manages administrative functions of the college of education. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Education leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level 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. Additionally, Dean of Education requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Education manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Dean of Education typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant to the Dean - School of Professional and Continuing Education
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Harrisonburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Working Title: Assistant to the Dean - School of Professional and Continuing Education

    State Role Title: Administrative and Office Specialist III

    Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

    Position Status: Full-Time

    College/Division: School of Professional & Continuing Education

    Department: 100066 - Professional & Continuing Education

    Pay Rate: Pay Range

    Specify Range or Amount: $40,000 - $45,000

    Is this a JMU only position? No

    Is this a grant-funded position? No

    Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

    About JMU:

    Mission
    We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

    Vision
    To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

    Who We Are
    Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

    JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

     

    General Information:

    The primary role of JMU's School of Professional & Continuing Education's (SPCE) Assistant to the Dean is to provide administrative support for the Dean.  Key duties include managing the dean's calendar, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination and scheduling as well as providing administrative tasks for the dean's committees, task forces and councils. This role communicates and coordinates events with administrators from other colleges, schools and units across the university on the Dean's behalf.  This role plays a critical part in developing and executing SPCE's communications strategy and providing project support.

    The Assistant to the Dean of SPCE  provides executive and administrative support to the Dean in a variety of areas including: correspondence, special projects, maintenance of the Dean's calendar, and day-to-day operations of the Dean's Office. This position coordinates activities on the Dean's behalf and facilitates the interaction of the Dean across campus and with external partners. Works independently with a high degree of confidentiality.

     

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Acts as the Executive Assistant to the Dean of the School of Professional & Continuing Education (SPCE). Provides comprehensive assistance to the Dean in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness of SPCE. This includes exercising independent judgement in the management and/or rescheduling of the Dean's calendar in order to address pertinent situations and ensuring deadlines and priorities are met. Provides meeting support and manages special projects to support the Dean and SPCE leadership. Coordinate travel details for the Dean.

    Provide administrative support to the Dean with respect to formal communications (i.e. newsletter, invitations and hospitality events, drafting remarks), data management, annual reports, annual evaluations, and special projects from the Provost and senior leadership. (i.e. Dean searches).

    Coordinates internal hiring processes including ePARs and graduate assistantships and provides other fiscal concerns as needed.


    Coordinate and facilitate SPCE events such as Commencement, Giving Day, holiday gatherings, committee meetings and VIP visits; including catering, invitations, agendas, and other details.


    Provide support to SPCE Associate Dean in scheduling meetings and responding to calendar invitations. Provide other administrative support to SPCE Associate Dean as needed and as capacity allows.

    Process all internal SPCE faculty and staff travel authorizations and reimbursements.


    Provide support and schedule meetings for SPCE committees and councils, and serve as a liaison and point of coordination for the faculty and staff, ensuring information is shared with regard to meetings, requests for information, and deadlines.

     

    Qualifications:

    Working knowledge of Adobe Suite
    Working knowledge of Google Services (Google Drive, Google forms and Google Sheets)
    Working knowledge of Zoom, Teams and other meeting platforms
    Working knowledge Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 360 and Microsoft Teams
    Working knowledge of Powerpoint, Canva and other presentation software
    Working knowledge of Qualtrics
    Working knowledge of Doodle and other meeting planning tools
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    Excellent customer service skills
    Attention to detail
    Strong organizational skills
    Ability to work with diverse audiences and multiple stakeholders
    Works well independently, as well as in a team
    Demonstrated experience in handling confidential information and matters

     

    Conditions of Employment:  

    Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

    E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

     

    Additional Posting Information:

     

     

    EEO Statement:

    James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

    We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

    Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

     

    Reasonable Accommodation:

    If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

     

     

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Assistant to the Dean - School of Professional and Continuing Education
  • James Madison University
  • Harrisonburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Working Title: Assistant to the Dean - School of Professional and Continuing Education State Role Title: Administrative and Office Specialist III Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified) Position S...
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  • M.C. Dean
  • Charlottesville, VA FULL_TIME
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  • M.C. Dean
  • Harrisonburg, VA FULL_TIME
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Associate Dean
  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Faculty are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that ‎‎‎‎‎a faculty member model a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty Univers...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Dean of Students
  • IndySchool Consultancy
  • Staunton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Stuart Hall School, Grades 6-12, Boarding / Day, is seeking a new Dean of Students & Campus Life. IndySchool Consultancy has been retained to lead this search. Housing will be provided as a benefit. L...
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Senior Academic Advisor - Graduate Programs (Hybrid)
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Amherst, VA
  • Senior Academic Advisor - Graduate Programs (Hybrid) Job no: 522624 Work type: Staff Full Time Campus: UMass Amherst Dep...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Data Scientist
  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • The Research Data Scientist reports to the Director of Research at LUCOM and is responsible to demonstrate knowledge, sk...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate/Full Professor of Public & Community Health - Nutrition
  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Faculty are essential to Liberty University's mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that a faculty me...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Doctoral Research & Practicums for School of Health Sciences
  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Director of Health Science Research & Practicums ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Undergraduate Academic & Career Advisor - College of Education (Hybrid Opportunity)
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Amherst, VA
  • Undergraduate Academic & Career Advisor - College of Education (Hybrid Opportunity) Job no: 521933 Work type: Staff Full...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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First Year Academic Advisor/First Year Senior Academic Advisor (Hybrid Opportunity)
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Amherst, VA
  • First Year Academic Advisor/First Year Senior Academic Advisor (Hybrid Opportunity) Job no: 521953 Work type: Staff Full...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Doctoral Programs Support Coordinator
  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and administratively inclined individual to join the School of Healt...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Human Resources Specialist (Hybrid Opportunity)
  • University of Massachusetts
  • Amherst, VA
  • Human Resources Specialist (Hybrid Opportunity) Job no: 521098 Work type: Staff Full Time Campus: UMass Amherst Departme...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,568. The 2017 census estimates an increase to 81,000. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or the "Hill City". In the 1860s, Lynchburg was the only major city in Virginia that was not recaptured by the Union before the end of the American Civil War. Lynchburg lies at the center of a wider metropolitan area close to the geographic center of Virginia. It is the fifth-...
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