Executive Dean of Academic Affairs - Cal Maritime at Another Source in Vallejo, California

Job Description:

Another Source’s client, California State University Maritime Academy, is recruiting an Executive Dean of Academic Affairs to join their team onsite in Vallejo, CA.  

Here’s a little about Cal Maritime and the position they are recruiting for:  

Cal Maritime is searching for a visionary leader who is ready to be part of a leadership team to shape our unique university. As the only Maritime Academy on the west coast and a campus within the California State University system, Cal Maritime provides opportunity for the leadership team to engage in complex matters including decreased enrollment and budgetary issues from a distinctive position in higher education. Cal Maritime is seeking a dynamic and experienced academic affairs professional who is not just a leader but a trailblazer. If you're passionate about driving innovation, making bold decisions, and creating an environment where students thrive, join us on this exciting journey! The Executive Dean of Academic Affairs must possess a forward-leaning mindset and be eager to help shape the future of Cal Maritime in an environment where our leaders make decisions. 

Learn more about Cal Maritime here: https://www.csum.edu/about/  

About the Role 

The Executive Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for fostering the university's commitment to academic success and serves as the Chief Academic Officer for the university. The incumbent leads the Division of Academic Affairs in support of the campus commitment to advancing inclusive excellence within the academic community. The incumbent is responsible for collaborating with the President, cabinet members, deans, faculty, and others in fostering strong relationships with campus constituents in providing strategic and innovative leadership in facilitating programs and services that enhance the academic environment.  

The Executive Dean of Academic Affairs is charged with the overall administration of all academic units in the context of the university as a whole and serves as the Executive in Charge in the President's absence. The incumbent provides leadership regarding accreditation; faculty selection, evaluation, and performance; analysis of the division's academic programs, policies, and procedures; and major operational issues. The incumbent consults with the Faculty Senate and various university committees to maintain institutional focus on the campus mission and to enhance student learning and success.  

The Executive Dean of Academic Affairs works to advance student success in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs. The incumbent provides critical leadership for a data-informed approach to facilitating timely graduation and eliminating equity gaps in student success. 

The anticipated yearly salary range for this position is: $195,000 - $220,000 based on experience. 

Education and Experience:  

1. An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution and a demonstrated record of distinguished research, scholarship, and teaching that merits the award of tenure at the rank of full professor.  

1. Academic credentials that would warrant appointment as full professor at Cal Maritime  

1. Nine years of progressively responsible work experience, including at least five years leading and/or supervising others' work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

1. Successful record of substantial, executive-level, academic leadership including fiscal management and personnel responsibilities for at least five years at the dean or higher level.   

1. Senior administrative leadership experience as dean, senior director, associate vice president or higher of a substantial program 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Industry-oriented experience in a maritime-related field.  

1. Experience garnering and leveraging resources in support of academic programs.  

1. Experience with professional accreditation (ABET a plus).  

1. Experience in a public university system.  

1. Experience working with a unionized workforce. 

Equal Employment Statement  

The California State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all CSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).   

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