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North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive Associate Dean for Research and Program Innovation in Greensboro, North Carolina
Description:
The Associate Dean for Research and Program Innovation for the Honors College, reporting to the Dean of the Honors College, will work closely with the Honors team and with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty and administration in providing leadership to advance the quality and stature of the research and development in the Honors College.
In addition, the Associate Dean will implement the research aspects of the College’s strategic plan and forge innovative programmatic, educational, and research and development partnerships both internally and externally.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The North Carolina A&T State University Honors College is the unit on campus responsible for creating a series of programming, curricular and co-curricular initiatives that assists high-achieving students excel in their college careers.
The UHP has grown to over 1000 current students representing nearly every academic department on campus.
The A&T Honors College is a community of enthusiastic scholars on campus, preparing students for career-shaping challenges and a lifetime of creative expression and idea exploration.
To learn more, visit https://www.ncat.edu/academics/honors/index.php.
Internal job number: 009948
Requirements:
The requirements for the Honors Associate Dean include:
Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited university; qualified for a faculty appointment in one of the academic departments at the University.
Minimum 5-7 years of Higher Education experience, with evidence of progressively increasing level and scope of responsibilities
A record of teaching, research, and service in their field.
Demonstrated experience balancing multiple projects with a desire and ability to coordinate and implement team developed and data driven departmental goals/objectives.
Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills (written and oral).
Proven track record of obtaining research funding from private and major federal agencies;
Proven ability in forming successful research teams and commitment to working collaboratively with people from a diverse range of disciplines and groups;
Experience in donor prospecting, in cultivating and developing relationships with key donors, and in achieving success with major gifts;
Ability to manage/oversee special events with an eye towards helping donors to connect at a deeper level with the students;
Resourceful, committed, self-directed, and goal-oriented with an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic, and keen attention to detail;
Focused and disciplined administrator able to formulate an effective timeline, to establish and prioritize next steps, and to execute an effective strategy for success.
The Honors Associate Dean should also demonstrate a passion for working directly with students, and have a record of successful student mentorship, evidence of successful advocacy for student achievement, as well as demonstrate success in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships, particularly with initiatives that support and recognize the accomplishments of high-achieving students.
The Honors Associate Dean should also have knowledge of, and experience in, fiscal management and compliance in the oversight of grants, contracts, and major research programs; success as a leader of a department, college, or university level initiative; experience in planning, implementing, and sustaining comprehensive research programs; and ability to engage in an appropriate level of teaching and externally funded research activity and scholarship.
Preferred:
7+ years experience in higher education with evidence of progressively increasing level and scope of responsibilities. An outstanding research record commensurate with Associate Professor or full Professor.
Additional skills/characteristics include: conflict resolution, time management, and ability to use and learn a variety of software products (MS Office, web-based systems, etc.).
Demonstrated evidence of experience working with an Honors Program or College (preferred).