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Dean of Public Service & Community Solutions

Confidential, Tempe, AZ, United States



Dean of Public Service & Community Solutions

About the Company

Prestigious higher education institution

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1885

Employees
10,001+

Categories

Education
Arizona
Arizona State University
Flagstaff
Higher Education
Scottsdale
Services
Training
Walter Cronkite
Non Profit
Universities
Phoenix

Specialties

research
journalism
sustainability
business
higher education
nursing
design
engineering
innovation
space exploration
biodesign
design thinking
public policy
film and media
elementary education
secondary education
and liberal arts and sciences

About the Role

The Company is seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as the Dean of its College of Public Service and Community Solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing academic and administrative leadership across four schools, more than 30 research units, and a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. This role involves facilitating enrollment growth, particularly in online and in-person student populations, and fostering the success of students in alignment with the company's charter. The Dean will also be tasked with catalyzing interdisciplinary research initiatives, engaging with various partners, and growing resources to support students and faculty.

Applicants for the Dean position at the company's College of Public Service and Community Solutions should be academic innovators with a proven ability to engage faculty, students, staff, and the wider community. The role requires a leader who can envision and implement 21st-century models of education, research, and engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public service and community solutions, with a focus on excellence, access, and impact. While specific qualifications and desired attributes are yet to be detailed in a leadership profile, the company is looking for a collaborative leader who can work effectively within a large, research-intensive academic environment.

Hiring Manager Title
Executive Vice President and University Provost

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration