Log In
Sign Up
Dean of Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany’s
broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of more
than 17,900 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State’s capital, the
University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.
Job Description:
The University at
Albany, State University of New York (UAlbany) is seeking a Dean for the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy (Rockefeller
College), one of the preeminent schools of public affairs in the nation. The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of
Rockefeller College and reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean is responsible for leading
Rockefeller College in all aspects of its teaching, research, and service mission and for fundraising to support that mission. In addition,
the Dean participates, as a member of the University Council of Deans, in all major decisions concerning the University.
The
University is seeking an accomplished academic and administrative leader who has the experience, energy, and entrepreneurial talent to lead
the College in terms of its structure, resources, visibility, and diversity. The next Dean should be eager and prepared to synthesize the
assets of the College and its affiliated academic units, centers, and institutes; the richness of a publicly engaged R1 research
university; and the nexus with State government agencies and programs into a coherent enterprise that advances and transmits
knowledge and offers solutions for the important public policy, management, and safety issues of the time.
The successful
candidate will understand the academic culture and ethos of a public research university. He/she/they will have the appetite and the skills
to develop financial resources, as well as the human resources among faculty and staff. The incumbent will also have the collaborative
leadership capacity to build productive partnerships within and beyond the university setting. Above all, the next Dean of Rockefeller
College must have a commitment to students and a passion for the educational enterprise that constitutes the core of the University at
Albany.
Requirements:
Candidates will have a history of leadership in higher education, in the public sector,
or within a similarly complex organization, a record of deep respect for scholarship, and a demonstrated ability to cultivate and
build financial support for Rockefeller College and its programs. Candidates will have an outstanding record of accomplishments
sufficient to be accorded an academic appointment at the rank of Professor and the respect of the faculty; a highly developed
understanding of academic values, traditions, and culture; an appreciation for scholarly work and the research enterprise; and
a history of support for academic excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will possess most, if not all, of the
following capabilities, which should be addressed in the application cover letter:
- Senior-level management and leadership
experience in a research university or comparably complex institution, with a demonstrated commitment to research and scholarship - Ability to articulate and develop the roles of a top-rated, multidisciplinary school of public affairs and policy
- Demonstrated effectiveness in attracting and retaining talented faculty and other professionals
- Ability to ensure the long-term
viability of the school, including strengthening the research enterprise and generating extramural research funding - Ability to
mentor and work with undergraduate and graduate students - Interpersonal skills that foster effective relationships with all
stakeholders, including alumni, advisory boards, government officials, leaders in public affairs, and foundation officers - Commitment to inclusion and diversity
- A powerful affinity for, and commitment to, the mission and values of a public research
university and an ability to bring campus constituencies to actionable consensus - An appreciation of the significance of maintaining
a productive balance between scholarship and high-quality teaching, as well as a deep understanding of the interests and concerns of
faculty - Exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, trustees, and other
external constituencies - A collaborative and transparent leadership style that articulates well with a shared governance
structure
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Management Confidential, MP-2
Start Date: July 1, 2022
Priority will be given to candidates who apply before January 3, 2022, and the search will remain open
until the position is filled.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery
Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report
consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the
University’s current campus security policies. The University at Albany’s Annual Security Report is available in portable document
format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is
permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her
current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of
employment until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of
verifying information, may such requests be made. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the
Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Please apply online via https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOB ID=137523
Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter stating all the required minimum
qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications - Names and contact information for three references. The
committee will reach out directly to references to ask them to upload recommendation letters.
Note: After
submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter, etc.).
