| Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Associate Dean I of Douglass Project for the Douglass Residential College. Reporting to the Dean of Douglass College, the Associate Dean shapes the future of the Douglass Project, building on its current strengths while developing a new vision to secure the retention, recruitment, and progress of Douglass women in STEM. Additionally, the Associate Dean will serves as a key member of the Dean's Cabinet.The position leads and provides direction to a successful program that has tremendous potential. The position provides the opportunity to engage closely with our high-achieving and highly-motivated students and to imagine new programming to advance women in STEM. Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Brings vision and excitement to create a strategic vision for the Douglass Project.
Expands student participation
Enhances private, federal, and foundation resources to support student programming.
Develops new partnerships to leverage the resources and talents at Rutgers and beyond.
Drives the success of historically underrepresented students intending to major in STEM.
Broadens research and experiential learning opportunities for students.
Aligns program goals and activities with the College's commitment to and programs on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Develops and administers a projected budget of more than $500,000
Submits grant applications to enhance resources for student programs
Assesses programming on a semester and annual basis
Supervises three STEM program coordinators, multiple graduate students, and others through: embodying an organizational culture of high expectations, collaboration, inclusion, and communication, performance managementMinimum Education and Experience: Master’s Degree in a scientific field, STEM education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
A minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in advancing women in STEM through teaching, research, co-curricular program development, departmental programs, K-12 or professional settings and association experience.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience working with diverse populations essential.
Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license would be required for this position.Preferred Qualifications: Post-graduate/terminal degree in a scientific field, STEM education, curriculum and instruction, or a relevant field, with 7-10 years of leadership experience in advancing women in STEM through teaching, research, co-curricular program development, grants, and/or in professional settings and associations.
Direct experience with foundation and federal grants.
Corporate partnerships, and involvement in professional STEM-related organizations preferred.Equipment Utilized: Microsoft OfficeSpecial Conditions: Clean Driving RecordPosting Number: 21ST0243 Location: Douglass (RU-New Brunswick) |
