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Albany State University
Dean of the College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies
(Criminal Justice, Social Work, & Public Administration)
Albany State University, one of the
country’s largest HBCU institutions and the largest in Georgia, seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Dean of the College of
Business, Education, and Professional Studies. As a leader of the faculty, the Dean supports, encourages, and promotes excellence
in teaching, scholarship, and service. This position reports directly to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
For complete information, see the Search Profile at
https://myersmcrae.com/skins/userfiles/files/ASU-CBEPS22.pdf
About the University
One of Georgia’s educational gems, Albany State University (www.ASUrams.edu) prepares students to be effective contributors to a globally diverse society, where knowledge and
technology create opportunities for personal and professional success.
Founded in 1903, Albany State University is a member
institution of the University System of Georgia. Serving an increasingly diverse student body and community, ASU offers 30 baccalaureate, 12
graduate, and 14 associate degrees, and 13 certificates across 60 programs at its main campus in Albany and at branch sites as well as
online. The academic programs are housed in three colleges: College of Business, Education, & Professional Studies; College of Arts
& Sciences; and the Darton College of Health Professions.
Albany State University respects and builds on the historical roots of
its institutional predecessors with its commitment to access and a strong liberal arts heritage that respects diversity in all its forms and
gives students the foundation they need to succeed. ASU offers the Golden RAM Guarantee, which is the University’s promise to remain
committed to ensuring academic excellence and student success.
One of the nation’s top Historically Black Colleges and
Universities, the University’s mission focuses on access, equality, and diversity, ensuring all students have an opportunity to pursue
a degree.
Home to 6,509 students (FTE 5,676), the ASU student body consists of both traditional and non-traditional students. More
than 23% of students are first-generation college students (i.e., neither parent completed a four-year college or university degree), and
more than 80% receive some form of financial aid with 55% receiving the Pell Grant.
Approximately 28% of the student population
reside on campus, and the remainder (72%) are commuters.
Undergraduate students account for 94% of the enrollment, and graduate
students account for 6%.
The University’s demographic make-up includes 72% female, 27% male, and 17% over 25 years of age.
First-year students (i.e., those with 0-29 earned hours) account for 40% of the total enrollment, and sophomore students (i.e., those
with 30-59 earned hours) account for 24% of the total enrollment.
About the College
The College of Business,
Education, and Professional Studies (COBEPS) offers a cadre of programs designed to prepare students for their professional careers. The
College consists of the School of Business, School of Education, Criminal Justice Department, Social Work Department, Public Administration
program, and ROTC. Each major provides a rigorous, yet engaging set of courses, including a requirement for experiential learning.
The University’s theme of “Excellence is the Standard” is fully embraced by the College’s administrators, staff,
and faculty. This theme is reflected in the design of programs, the content of the courses, and how the content is delivered to
students.
Being student-focused allows the College to work closely with students and help them identify their goals and objectives
(personal and career) and provide a course of study to develop the professional skills and knowledge needed to reach those goals and
objectives. The College faculty engage with students both face-to-face in the classroom as well as virtually.
In addition to the
ASU’s accreditation by SACSCOC, most of the programs in the College are also accredited by program accrediting agencies. The
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the National Association of
Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) have individually accredited ASU programs.
Degrees offered in the
College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies
Undergraduate Degrees
- Bachelor of
Applied Science with a Major in Technology Management - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science
with a Major in Business Information Systems - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science with
a Major in Early Childhood Education - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Management
- Bachelor of Science with a Major in
Marketing - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Middle Grades Education
- Bachelor of Science with a Major in Secondary
Education - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
- Bachelor of Social Work
Graduate Degrees
- Education Specialist with a Major in Education Administration and Supervision
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Education with a Major in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Education
with a Major in Educational Administration and Supervision - Master of Education with a Major in Middle Grades Education
- Master of Education with a Major in School Counseling
- Master of Education with a Major in Secondary Education
- Master
of Education with a Major in Special Education - Master of Public Administration
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Master of Social Work
The Opportunity
As the chief academic leader in the COBEPS, the Dean is
responsible for leadership, management, and administration of the academic departments within the College and the office of the Dean. The
Dean facilitates a vision and strategic direction while leading the College in a unified plan of action.
This academic administrator
is responsible for program development, delivery, and assessment at the graduate and undergraduate levels; for faculty recruitment,
development, and retention; for evaluation of faculty and department chairs; for facilitating student success; and for managing the fiscal
affairs of the College.
The Dean is expected to provide strong leadership for the faculty in all academic matters and champion the
important roles of the College in regional educational and economic development. Identifying sources and developing plans for securing
external financial resources for the College’s scholarly and programmatic goals as well as articulating the College’s vision,
qualities, and distinctiveness as its principal advocate and spokesperson within the University community and to national and international
external constituencies are important responsibilities of this leader. The Dean creates innovative and distinctive programs designed to
attract outstanding students, faculty, and staff and reinforces the College’s strong ties with other institutions in the University
System of Georgia (USG). The Dean works collaboratively with other deans and institutional stakeholders to advance the mission and vision of
the University.
The Dean is expected to maintain professional activities in the areas of teaching, research, professional
development, and service. The Dean will infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the position’s
responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities
Academic
- Providing leadership for
all educational activities of the COBEPS, ensuring academic integrity and high-quality instruction, and promoting excellence in faculty
scholarship and service. - Serving as a strong internal and external advocate for the academic and public mission of the College, its
faculty, and its students. - Articulating and facilitating a long-term vision for the College within the context of the
University’s mission, vision, and values. - Building effective working relationships with the SACSCOC and discipline-specific
accrediting agencies and supports faculty/staff to maintain current institutional accreditations. - Serving as the liaison between
the Office of Academic Affairs and the faculty and staff. - Recommending measures of implementing, updating, and improving the
College’s curriculum through assessment of learning. - Facilitating program development, building on traditional strengths,
developing cutting-edge specialties within existing disciplines, and promoting global education. - Maintaining an awareness of needed
knowledge, skills, and abilities in the workforce and identifies new career opportunities that would guide program and degree
development. - Directing the development of the academic schedule.
- Ensuring that course schedules each semester align with
student progression patterns and optimal use of space. - Working collaboratively with liaisons of partnering campuses to ensure
optimal delivery of courses that meet local and regional needs. - Providing leadership in ensuring that the College meets its goals
of recruitment, retention, progression to degree, and on-time graduation of its students enrolled in majors. - Working
collaboratively with the Enrollment Management team to promote recruitment and retention of students. - Resolving student issues
regarding curriculum or degree completion and mediating disputes between students and faculty. - Planning and directing activities in
support of student success. - Ensuring that departments offer and/or support accurate advising of students and maintains appropriate
resources (ex. degree plan, checklist, website descriptions, etc.) for students’ use to support student success. - Providing
the necessary support to faculty that ensures the timely submission of student performance information/data (ex. grades), including the use
of advising, early alert tools, and other resources that promote student success. - Assuring ongoing quality and continuous
improvement in the College’s academic program array at the undergraduate and graduate levels and in both traditional and online
programs.
Human Resources
- Directs the recruitment and development of a diverse and talented
faculty and staff, and recommends to the Provost appointments, reappointments, and separations. - Evaluates the performance of
faculty; coordinates professional development of the faculty, and recommends faculty for tenure, promotion, and post-tenure. - Supports collaborative decision-making processes with all stakeholders, particularly faculty-driven decisions, in the context of shared
governance and in alignment with institutional policies and procedures. - Administers all University policies and procedures.
- Develops, sustains, and enhances diverse and inclusive partnerships with federal, state, and local community agencies; institutions of
higher education; and schools, particularly in encouraging and supporting business and economic outreach activities and fostering
collaboration among the outreach units. - Ensures that policies related to hiring, overloads, and reassignment/release time are
followed, including timeliness of submission of documents. - Demonstrates the ability to appropriately delegate responsibility and
authority, making timely decisions and solving problems. - Fosters an environment of innovation, collegiality, collaboration,
inclusivity, and support where faculty, staff, and students thrive. - Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal relationship skills with
the ability to motivate faculty and staff and develop a collaborative environment that engages the entire institution, students, and
external partners to support the priorities of the campus. - Provides leadership to Executive Advisory Board(s).
Fiscal
- Research grant opportunities, makes application for grants, secures grants, and manages grant funds
in accordance with grant requirements. - Ensures effective management of financial resources, including budget planning and
management and the ability to prioritize the College’s resources. - Oversees the College’s branding and marketing efforts
to enhance its visibility and reputation.
Qualifications, Training, and Experience
Minimum
qualifications
- A doctorate from an accredited college or university in business, education, social work, criminal
justice, or public administration - An instructional, scholarly, and service record that has led to the rank of associate professor
or higher in at least one of the academic departments in the College - Earned tenure at an accredited college or university
- Academic rank of associate professor or higher with at least four years of administrative experience at the department chair level or
higher in an institution of higher education - Demonstrated experience with academic program development and innovation, online
learning, and distance education - Demonstrated experience with academic planning, strategic planning, enrollment, and financial
management - Demonstrated experience in accreditation processes, including applications and re-accreditation
- A thorough
understanding of budgets and finances and a demonstrated ability to manage budgets particularly in times of economic restraint - Demonstrated experience in shared governance
Preferred qualifications (in addition to the minimum
qualifications)
- Academic rank of professor
- Minimum of six years or more of administrative experience at the department
chair level or higher in an institution of higher education - Direct experience with the unique mission of HBCUs, access
institutions, and two-year institutions - Demonstrated high level of integrity and a leadership style that evokes trust and embraces
transparency - Demonstrated record of attracting, recruiting, and retaining traditional and non-traditional students
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to manage a complex academic organization
- Proven commitment to diversity
among students, faculty, and staff - Demonstrated commitment to collegiality, valuing and practicing consultative and collaborative
decision-making processes
Employee Benefits
Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit
of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to,
medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers’ Retirement System, optional
retirement plan (faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security, and tuition assistance program after six months of employment.
Albany, Georgia
Incorporated in 1838, Albany is beautifully positioned on the banks of the Flint River. More
than 70,000 people call Albany home. It is the hub of Southwest Georgia for culture, shopping, education, healthcare, and recreation.
Exceptional healthcare is available on two campuses of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, which was included on Georgia Trend’s 2014
list of top teaching hospitals.
Families have the opportunity to educate their children in public or private schools. The Dougherty
County School System operates 14 elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools, and six other learning centers.
Popular attractions include the Riverfront Walk that features the Ray Charles Plaza, a tribute to the Albany native and creator of
“Georgia on My Mind”; the historic Bridge House; the Municipal Auditorium; Flint RiverQuarium; Chehaw Park, a nature preserve
and wild-animal park spanning 800 acres; Thronateeska Heritage Center; the Albany Museum of Art; the Albany Civil Rights Institute; and
Radium Springs Gardens, which showcases Georgia’s largest natural spring.
APPLICATION & NOMINATION
PROCESS
Confidential applications/inquiries are welcomed, and nominations are invited.
Applications
- Application packet must include: a) A letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications of the position, b)
Current resume or curriculum vitae, and c) At least four references with full contact information including e-mails (References
will not be contacted without consent from applicant.) - Submit application packet (preferably as PDFs) to [email protected]. Additional
information will be requested upon receipt of application.
Submit application by March 28, 2022, for best
consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Nominations
Submit nominations to [email protected] with complete contact
and e-mail information for the individual being nominated.
Kenny Daugherty, President of Myers McRae
Executive Search and Consulting, is assisting Albany State University with this search. Contact Kenny Daugherty at [email protected] to schedule a
conversation.
Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, equal educational opportunity, and affirmative
action institution which adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws banning discrimination in public institutions of higher
education.
