Associate Dean, Academic Personnel and Resources, CLASS

Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Management Personnel Plan (MPP III)

Anticipated Hiring Amount: $170,100 - $181,008 annually (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, unless otherwise notified

Benefits Include: (15) Paid Holidays, (24) Vacation Days, Comprehensive Benefits Package

Recruitment Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Priority Consideration Date: January 6, 2025

 

THE DEPARTMENT:

The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Personnel and Academic Resources. This is an in-person, full-time management position (MPP III). The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) is dynamic, collaborative, and innovative. Comprised of twelve academic departments, it offers bachelor's degrees in the performing arts, humanities, and social sciences, and master's degrees in economics, English, history, psychology, and public administration. Single subject credentials are offered in English, history/social sciences, music, and Spanish. CLASS hosts interdisciplinary collaborations with all other Cal Poly Pomona college, local school districts, community partners, and industry partners. With the College of Environmental Design, CLASS is the host of the CSU Summer Arts program for 2025-2030. The Dean’s Office provides leadership and oversight for over approximately 350 faculty in the College (150 of whom are tenured/tenure track), up to 40 staff, and instructional, research, and office spaces in 10 different buildings with multiple revenue streams. The Dean’s Office leads implementation of the CLASS 2025-2030 Strategic Plan: Connect, Elevate, Educate. It is also the primary level of evaluation and approval for all personnel and budgetary matters, and for all academic matters having to do with students. It is the main liaison between higher administration in Academic Affairs and the departments in the college. Cal Poly Pomona is recognized as one of the most diverse regional universities in the Western United States and offers an affordable, life-changing education. Less than 30 miles east of Los Angeles, the campus enjoys the excitement of a diverse metropolitan area while retaining the serenity of a foothill community. As a polytechnic university, Cal Poly Pomona utilizes a technology-enhanced, learn-by-doing approach to education. Students enjoy endless opportunities for involvement in a vibrant and diverse community. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Poly Pomona is among the top 25 colleges in conferring baccalaureate degrees to Hispanic students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Support

• Serve as HEERA manager for the Dean’s Office operational staff and all department staff including completing annual performance evaluations of permanent staff as well as more frequent evaluations of probationary staff
• Ensure that the faculty and staff training mandates (e.g., Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Title IX, and CANRA) are met.
• Oversee space resources in CLASS, including classroom, research and creative activities spaces, and offices
• Liaison with College of Environmental Design and CSU Summer Arts to ensure space availability and maintenance
• Ensure the accuracy of the Faculty Activity by Department (FAD) reports and faculty workload
• Ensure that resource allocation processes at the college levels are transparent, efficient, and effective
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and handle security issues within the college; arrange for emergency preparedness meetings and training and oversee emergency supplies
• Lead conflict resolution and management, including grievance issues with staff and faculty (temporary, probationary and permanent)
• Assist the Dean and Budget Analysts in managing all CLASS accounts and budgets
• Serve on university committees as a CLASS representative as needed
• Attend Academic Senate Meetings
• Provide reports, analysis, and strategies for improvement, for all of the above

Staff Support

• Oversee staff hiring, supervision, development, and evaluation
• Oversee staff on-boarding and orientation
• Create and implement staff development events and strategies
• Liaise with ELR/EODA on staff concerns
• Serve on department staff hiring committees throughout the college

College Leadership

• Support diversity and inclusive excellence efforts in the College and at the University
• Assist the Dean with strategic planning