Dean of Sciences jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
Dean of Sciences manages administrative functions of the college of science. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Being a Dean of Sciences 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 Sciences requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The Dean of Sciences 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 Sciences typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Dean of Social Sciences - Administrative Assistant
- Hope College
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Holland, MI
FULL_TIME
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Position TitleDean of Social Sciences - Administrative Assistant
Classification TitleHourly Full Time (.75-.99 FTE)
Benefits EligibilityBenefits Eligibility
DepartmentDean of Social Sciences
Job DescriptionThe Administrative Assistant to the Dean (AAD) of the Social Sciences Division (SSD) is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Dean’s Office, and providing divisional-level assistance to 7 departments (Communication, Economics & Business, Education, Kinesiology, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology & Social Work), and 3 interdisciplinary programs (American Ethnic Studies, Global Studies, Peace & Justice) and 1 educational outreach program (TRIO Upward Bound).
Roles of the AAD are to:
- Facilitate the execution of the responsibilities of the dean and the dean’s office within the division and the College;
- Provide operational information and support to departmental chairs, program directors, and office managers;
- Assist the dean in outward-facing initiatives, including philanthropy & engagement, public relations and marketing, admissions, special events, and various other activities; and,
- Represent the SSD at College-wide administrative staff functions, forums, and workshops
Because the aforementioned roles involve engagement with many different constituents and access to a wide range of personnel and institutional information, utmost confidentiality and professional discernment are absolutely necessary requirements for the AAD.
Responsibilities of the AAD are to:
Schedule and Coordinate
- Appointments for the dean using Google calendar
- Twice-monthly chairs’ and program directors’ meetings
- Regular 1:1 meetings between the dean and individual department chairs and program directors
- Tenure and promotion, pre-promotion, and annual review meetings
Manage and Track
- Dean’s operating budget
- Dean’s discretionary funds, including start-up funds for new tenure-track faculty
- Adjunct faculty requests each semester
- Over & above payment requests
- Anchor plan artifacts submitted by departments to dean’s office
- Expenses incurred by dean and self via Certify.com
- Tenure, promotion and third-year review processes and schedules
- Application, selection process, and follow-up for internal student summer research awards and stipends
- Honors Convocation awards and certificates
- Social Science awards selection processes
- Divisional nominations for boards and committees
- Office and other space allocations, moves, and assignments for incoming faculty
- Office supply needs such as paper, print cartridges, coffee, shred service, etc.
- Maintenance requests for SS buildings (repairs, paint, etc.)
- Send congratulations and sympathy cards to divisional faculty members
- Order and distribute divisional Christmas gift
Maintain and Update
- Department faculty lists with title, FTE, rank, years of service, sabbatical eligibility, start-up package information, etc.
- Faculty workload spreadsheets
- Records of student awards, faculty awards, and faculty/student collaborative research
- Division website through OU Campus with assistance from Public Affairs and Marketing
- VanderWerf and VanZoeren hallway directories
Create, Plan and Execute
- Twice-monthly meetings with departmental office managers to communicate reminders, upcoming events and due dates, and to develop a team atmosphere
- Divisional and campus-wide lunches, celebrations, and leadership events
- Social Science Lectures and Visiting Scholars
- Divisional clean-up and recycling events
- Craft clear, thorough, and succinct written materials for the purpose of communicating with department chairs, office managers, the Provost’s Office, and Physical Plant
Actively Participate and Contribute
- Twice-monthly meetings with assistants to the provost, associate provost, dean of the Arts & Humanities Divisions, and dean of the Social Sciences Division
- Utilize a variety of software systems and quickly assimilate new systems and information during changes or upgrades
- Engage in and assist with unique situations and challenges presented to the dean’s office
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree or minimum five years administrative staff experience
- Ability to work with minimal supervision; willingness to take initiative
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Mastery of Microsoft Office or Google suite programs preferred; social media experience with the ability to learn additional computer programs as needed
Physical DemandsThis position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment ScreeningsAll offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail InformationPosting Number2023-222SR
Job Posting Open Date04/23/2024
Job Posting Close Date05/10/2024
Open Until FilledNo
Is this position available for sponsorshipNo
Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease submit a cover letter and resume, and provide contact information for references. References will only be contacted for finalists later in the interview process.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required DocumentsOptional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Writing Sample
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- Dean Transportation
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Howard, MI
FULL_TIME
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- Dean Boiler
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Grand Rapids, MI
FULL_TIME
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Dean of Students
- Kent ISD
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Grand Rapids, MI
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 22411 Position Type: Administration/Dean Date Posted: 4/23/2024 Location: Grandville Middle School Date Available: August 2024 District: Grandville Public Schools - website Written notice is he...
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Dean of Students
- Kent Consortium
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Grand Rapids, MI
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 22411 Position Type: Administration/Dean Date Posted: 4/23/2024 Location: Grandville Middle School Date Available: August 2024 District: Grandville Public Schools - website Written notice is he...
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Dean of Students
- Rockford Public Schools
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Grand Rapids, MI
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 22411 Position Type: Administration/Dean Date Posted: 4/23/2024 Location: Grandville Middle School Date Available: August 2024 District: Grandville Public Schools Written notice is hereby given...
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- Dean
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Muskegon, MI
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- Adabible
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Grand Rapids, MI
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- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Electrician - Day or Night shift
- Tyson Foods, Inc.
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Zeeland, MI
- Job Details: Job Description We are offering a sign-on bonus of up to $5000 for all new hires for our Maintenance Roles!...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Refrigeration Maintenance Technician
- Tyson Foods
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Zeeland, MI
- Refrigeration Maintenance Technician FULL-TIME $26.54/hr, plus $5000 new hire bonus, see details below - Provide mainten...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
School Building Leader (Hiring at Multiple Levels)
- GetSelected.com
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Grand Rapids, MI
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- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Adjunct Faculty - Graphic Design
- Ferris State University
-
Grand Rapids, MI
- Adjunct Faculty - Graphic Design Job no: 495574 Work type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing Location: Grand Rapids, MI 4...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County.
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What does a Dean of Sciences do?
Dean of Sciences in La Crosse, WI
In the College of Arts and Sciences, we aim to do both, and answering that question will help you better understand the practical knowledge you need to succeed in a diverse and complicated world, ready to confront differences of opinion, and armed with the power to question and the potential to shape human experience and human destiny.
December 17, 2019
Dean of Sciences in Schenectady, NY
We accomplish this mission through a focused synergy of academic programs and innovative research in the sciences and engineering.
February 08, 2020
Dean of Sciences in Augusta, GA
An Arts and Sciences degree also provides enrichment to the individual, allowing a context of the arts, history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, and the sciences for greater understanding of the world.
February 04, 2020