Associate Dean, Public Service (Finance)

Department: College of Public Service Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
*Only for UH-System Employees*

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Dean, College of Public Service works with the Dean to develop the College of Public Service through functional efficiency. The Associate Dean advises students who are on probation and suspension, coordinates special projects for the college such as CPS catalogue revisions, and addresses course equivalency evaluations.

DUTIES

• Assists Dean with the management of administrative functions of Departments and Programs of the College of Public Service Collaborates with Dean on planning and executing college strategic initiatives Supports the Dean by operationalizing college MOUs, contracts, and agreements
• Provides administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, course scheduling, experiential learning (including service learning, internship, study abroad, and undergraduate research), and performance appraisal. Provides input into developing the budget
• Serves as a member of the dean's senior staff and sits on other college leadership committees as required. Serves on the Associate Dean's Council, and as an active member of the UHD community. Maintains an active discipline-specific research agenda
• Teaches one course each long semester in the Urban Education, Criminal Justice, or Social Work programs, as required
• Performs additional duties requested by the Dean and represents the office of the Dean in their absence

MARGINAL DUTIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:

• Full Time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the operations of a College of Public Services, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community.

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:

• Doctoral degree in Education, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in administration is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to introduce new impactful initiatives and bring these to completion is preferred
• Experience in establishing and developing partnerships with key business and community leaders

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.