Dean of Sciences jobs in Providence, RI

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
  • Rhode Island College
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • To serve as chief academic officer of the School of Social Work.

    As the only publicly funded social work program in Rhode Island and the sole program offering the MSW degree, the School of Social Work prepares students for practice in the community, in public social service, and in social agencies. For almost 40 years the programs have graduated practitioners, clinicians, advocates, and managers committed to assisting people to meet their basic needs, to accomplish their personal goals, and to enhance social and economic justice.

    The School’s overall mission is to prepare graduates for entry-level and advanced practice by providing knowledge-based and value-informed education concerned with improving social conditions and individual well-being. Its programs prepare practitioners to work with oppressed groups, to alleviate injustice, discrimination and poverty, create social policies and resources that meet basic human needs and enhance the quality of life, and create accessible, responsible, accountable human service programs. The School is committed to achieving social and economic justice in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics.

    The MSW and BSW programs have been re-accredited until 2026 by the Council on Social Work Education.
    Primary Purpose
    To serve as chief academic officer of the School of Social Work.
    Essential Duties
    Within the School of Social Work (SSW) and in collaboration with faculty and staff of the School, the Dean will:
    • Provide leadership and oversight for faculty, staff and the undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs within the School of Social Work (SSW).
    • Articulate a clear vision for the SSW (both undergraduate and graduate), and promote a culture of respect and unity within the school.
    • Promote a culture of high standards and accountability and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics.
    • Demonstrate a commitment and ability to fostering and nurturing an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff from historically marginalized groups.
    • Work with department chairs and staff to improve and advance all programs and support educational innovation such as online degrees or certificate offerings.
    • Prepare a strategic plan for the SSW reflecting RIC’s current and its emerging Strategic Plan.
    • Promote development of new programs and projects that enhance the missions of the School and College.
    • Promote faculty and staff awareness of social work issues.
    • Oversee completion of accreditation and approval reports required by the College, CSWE, NECHE, OPC, and others.
    • Oversee a continuous quality approach to assessment/evaluation of student progress and program effectiveness.
    • Encourage faculty and staff to achieve goals; support their professional development; promote awareness of opportunities; promote research and scholarship; acknowledge contributions of members.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, mentoring, and shared governance.
    • Participate in hiring, tenure and promotion, and other human resource decisions and recommendations. Review performance evaluations prepared by the department chairs.
    • Support inter-professional education and practice.
    • Oversee internal and external communications, including the SSW website:
    https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/school-social-work
    • Collaborate with the Office of Communications and Marketing to promote awareness of the value and accomplishments of the School.
    • Oversee all physical facilities.
    • Develop and augment the School’s budget and monitor expenditures.
    • Improve efficiency of administrative procedures and educational approaches.
    • Build relationships with alumni and encourage support of and involvement in the School.
    • Develop scholarships and other supports for students.
    • Enhance external funding, grants, and development of resources.

    Within the College:
    • Participate in College affairs through academic leadership groups.
    • Demonstrate leadership through committee and project assignments.
    In the Community:
    • Engage in related community events and partnership projects.
    • Participate in discussions of social work issues in local, state, national and global venues.
    • Advocate broadly for the school in local, state, national and global venues.

    The college requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.
    Occasional Duties
    • Serve on College committees.
    • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.


    Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
    • Demonstrated competence as an administrator.
    • Demonstrated comepetence in leadership and supervisory skills such as conflict resolution and interpersonal communication.
    • Demonstrated competence in curriculum development, program assessment, and assessment of student outcomes.
    • Demonstrated competence in working with diverse populations.
    • Demonstrated commitment to social justice.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of CSWE accreditation standard and procedures.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of organizations and other environments that provide field placement settings for social work education.


    Required Qualifications
    Education:
    • A graduate degree in social work (master’s) from a CSWE accredited institution and an earned doctorate in social work or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
    Experience:
    • Experience as a social work faculty member at least at the rank of associate professor.
    • At least five years’ administrative experience at the level of department chair, program director, associate dean or higher.
    • Teaching and administrative experience in a CSWE-accredited program.
    • Sufficient experience, scholarship, and/or professional achievement for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Bilingual with global experiences.
    Environmental Conditions
    The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.
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Weekend Room Attendant
  • The Dean Hotel
  • Providence, RI PART_TIME
  • We are looking for a Room Attendant to join our team and provide excellent customer service to our hotel guests. Weekends are a must! Room attendant responsibilities include full cleaning of guest roo...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Sales representative
  • Exact Sciences
  • Newport, RI FULL_TIME
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Screening Sales Representative - Providence
  • Exact Sciences
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
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Dean of the College of Hospitality Management
  • Johnson & Wales University
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Dean of the College of Hospitality Management Job no: 9540 Work type: Full Time Location: Providence, Rhode Island Categories: Staff/Administration, Academics, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based J...
  • 20 Days Ago

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24-25 Dean of Academics and Culture
  • Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School 2
  • Cumberland, RI FULL_TIME
  • BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition-free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high-quality school choice to th...
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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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Campus Police Sergeant - Dean College
  • Dean College
  • Franklin, MA
  • Job Description: Job Summary To oversee and supervise shift officers and operations and to provide Campus Police and Saf...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Campus Police Officer - Dean College
  • Dean College
  • Franklin, MA
  • Job Description: To provide law enforcement and campus safety related services for both the protection of Dean College p...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Messina College
  • Boston College
  • Chestnut Hill, MA
  • **Boston College Introduction** Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Student Worker - Food Service or Catering - Dean College
  • Aramark Corp.
  • Franklin, MA
  • Job Description Your career starts here! Take advantage of our operations on your campus by kickstarting your future wit...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Academic Dean, Alma del Mar Charter Schools
  • Charter Oak Recruitment
  • New Bedford, MA
  • About Alma Alma del Mar is a K-8 charter school whose mission is to put every one of our scholars on the path to college...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Deans Communications Specialist
  • Brown University
  • Providence, RI
  • Job Description: SUMMARY: The Deans Communications Specialist is a creative, exceptional writer who will craft clear and...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef - Dean College
  • Aramark
  • Franklin, MA
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 2/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is land and the remaining 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) is water (roughly 10%). Providence is located at the head of Narragansett Bay, with the Providence River running into the bay through the center of the city, formed by the confluence of the Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket Rivers. The Waterplace Park amphitheater and riverwalks line the river's banks through downtown. Providence is one of many cities claimed to be founded on seven hills like Rome. The...
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Income Estimation for Dean of Sciences jobs
$137,317 to $214,685
Providence, Rhode Island area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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