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Rutgers The State University Assistant Dean I in Newark, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Dean I
Job Category Staff & Executive - Student Affairs and Services
Department Rutgers Univ -Nwk Nenu China
Overview
Posting Summary
Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking an Assistant Dean I. Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick (RBS) adheres to the principles of academic excellence and cutting-edge research that defines Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. RBS is the second largest school at the university, with more than 10,000 students attending undergraduate and graduate programs on campuses in Newark and New Brunswick. Our academic programs prepare students for careers in a variety of business fields, including accounting, finance, data management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and supply chain management. On the graduate level, our Executive MBA and MBA programs, and specialty master's programs allow students to enhance their careers and develop expertise in such areas as quantitative finance, digital marketing, and supply chain analytics. RBS also offers life-long learning opportunities through its Executive Education and Stackable Business Innovation Programs. The RBS community reflects diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives and it embodies the traits reflected in our 4 R's brand: We are fortified in our Resilience, creative in our Resourcefulness, empowered by our Responsibility and strategic in individual and collective Reinvention. Among our strengths is a faculty that represents a mix of distinguished academic scholars and instructors who bring years of corporate experience to their classes, and an alumni network of more than 50,000 that spans the world. Some of our greatest social impact happens as result of the efforts of research centers that support diverse entrepreneurs and business owners, strive for gender equity and advocate for corporations to help address issues such as climate control and health equity. Through our teaching, experiential learning, mentoring and career preparation, RBS is committed to producing skilled professionals and knowledgeable leaders capable of impacting the business world and the future of business in meaningful ways. Among the global collaborations is a newly revived collaborative undergraduate program with Northeast Normal University (NENU), Changchun, China, known by the acronym RUNIN (which stands for Rutgers University Newark Institute of Northeast Normal University). RBS is seeking an Assistant Dean I, RBS International Programs who will serve as the RUNIN Vice Dean and represent RU-N and RBS in implementing the provisions of the RUNIN Agreement signed between RU-N and NENU. Reporting to the RBS Vice Dean for Strategic Partnerships & Academic Collaborations, grams, this position provides overall administration of RUNIN from the Rutgers University perspective.
This position is responsible for all but not limited to the following:
  • Functions as a seasoned professional with strong skills in planning, organizing, information integration, decision-making, and attaining results;
  • Provides leadership and direction for a broad range of student service-related activities for RUNIN students while in China, including orientations to introduce them to Rutgers academic reputation and standards, academic advisement meeting Rutgers standards, registration assistance when the RUNIN students transfer to Rutgers in the junior year, co-curricular events, and enforcement of selected policies and procedures in China that meet Rutgers standards.
  • Research and develop strategic plans for continuous improvement in all student-facing areas at RUNIN to meet Rutgers standards;
  • Ensures sensitive handling of student development, diversity, and multi-cultural issues;
  • Recommends and implements effective systems for data management and provides analysis of enrollment and engagement with Rutgers-oriented activities for RUNIN students in first two years of the 2+2 program;
  • Supervises Course Facilitators hired at RUNIN to interface with Rutgers-appointed faculty teaching courses at RUNIN in hybrid mode during the first two years of the 2+2 program.
  • Oversees and manages administrative details for Rutgers faculty teaching at RUNIN during their 10 days of in-person instruction in China.
  • Travels to and from Newark, NJ, USA and Changchun, Jilin Province, China.
  • May be required to stay a minimum of 45 days per semester when RUNIN classes are in session.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA Exempt
Grade 08
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 99223.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 123736.00
Annual Maximum Salary 148249.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Requires a Ph.D, DBA, or other terminal degree in any field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in either student-oriented administration in a higher education setting, or 5 years experience in an instructional capacity in higher education.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Requires excellent communication and organization skills, computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office Suite. This position is expected to represent Rutgers University in meetings with the higher echelons of NENU (a leading university in Northeast China with over 24,000 students). This echelon includes the President and the Communist Party Secretary of that university.
  • The Rutgers-side RUNIN Vice Dean must have enough gravitas to be a strong advocate for the interests of Rutgers University-Newark and Rutgers Business School.
  • The perception of seniority in the administrative or faculty ranks is important for the position to be able to do a proper job of representing Rutgers University.
  • A well-developed sense of diplomacy, tact, but also firmness in holding all parties to respect the terms of the written agreement is necessary and will be sought after in the candidate for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity and/or knowledge of Chinese culture.
  • Knowledge of Rutgers undergraduate curriculum, admissions requirements, and academic policies are also desirable.
  • Working knowledge of university financial accounting systems is also desirable but not necessary.
Equipment Utilized
  • LMS Systems like Blackboard, Canvass, as well as RU-N4Success, an advising platform (training provided).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2811
Posting Open Date 12/19/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
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