Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

POSITION SUMMARY
The Dean is responsible for the smooth and efficient functioning of the School of Arts and Sciences. The area includes degrees and certificates in a variety of areas. This position is responsible for all matters relating to instruction, finances, personnel, and the equitable operations of Arts and Sciences courses to ensure high quality programs of instruction. This position is an integral part of the Dean/AVP team, which works together to uphold the mission and vision of the institution through innovation and cooperation between academic and student affairs. This position reports to the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Dean manages employees and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this school in accordance with the institution's policies and applicable laws. This position is responsible for all employees in Arts and Sciences.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With advice and input from senior level administrators and the Dean/AVP team, develops basic objectives, policies, and operating plans to align with the institution's strategic objectives;
• Assists the VPASA with the development and implementation of equitable and inclusive policies and procedures that affect instruction across all service areas;
• Oversees and guides the academic directors for Arts and Sciences;
• Serves as education/support function leader;
• Develops operating and capital expenditure budgets and priorities;
• Ensures ENMU-Roswell policies are uniformly and equitably understood, interpreted, and administered by faculty and staff;
• Assesses and analyzes operating results of the school relative to established objectives and ensures appropriate steps are taken to correct unsatisfactory conditions;
• Evaluates faculty and staff in accordance with ENMU-Roswell policies;
• Oversees screening and hiring procedures for faculty and staff;
• Promotes effective communication within the school and across other areas of campus;
• Leads/facilitates curriculum development and textbook adoption according to adopted policies;
• Approves class schedules;
• Oversees internal and external fiscal accounting for the service area including budget requests, fund allocation and approvals, and supervision of fiscal records;
• Prescribes the specific limitation of the authority of subordinates regarding policies, contractual commitments, expenditures and personnel actions, and reviews and approves the appointment, employment or termination, in consultation with the VPASA and President, of all key faculty and staff in the school in accordance with ENMU-Roswell's policies and procedures;
• Serves on other institutional committees as appointed or elected;
• Represents the institution as appropriate to promote ENMU Roswell and its programs to the community and to participate in community affairs;
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned;

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate ideas, problems, and instructions (written and oral) with ENMU Roswell faculty, staff, and administration as well as with community and accreditation partners.
• Ability to analyze situations, evaluate data, recommend and implement courses of action that would improve the function of the university.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision making.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and both short-and long-term goal implementation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Three years teaching experience at a community college.
• Experience working with various technical programs.
• Experience working with diverse groups including low-income, first generation, minority students.

• Experience working in a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
• Experience working with grants.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest

Resume / Curriculum vitae
Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-Roswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 624-7411. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please read our Notice of Nondiscrimination at www.roswell.enmu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/. New Mexico is an open records State, therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel at frances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS