Assistant Dean College of Liberal Arts

College/Division

College of Liberal Arts

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

MS, MA

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Application deadline: Feburuary 14, 2025. 
 

Wage Band

121A

Required Qualifications

• MS/MA in Higher Education or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience required: in a higher education environment, with a proven track record in areas such as enrollment management, academic affairs, and student advising.
• Demonstrated ability in supervision and management, including the skill to lead and inspire professional advisors in the development of innovative student support programs. Committed to fostering open communication and collaboration, promoting transparency and trust among staff, faculty, and administrators in the College of Liberal Arts and across RIT.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with academic and administrative units to implement University-wide programs and initiatives.
• Ability to create and maintain a professional culture of civility, inclusivity, teamwork, belonging, and respect for diverse perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to successfully support students, including advising, interpreting educational records and related information, and resolving problems.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to identify and resolve problems independently.
• Excellent supervisory skills, including the ability to lead and motivate seasoned professionals, and to facilitate collegiality and communication among team members.
• The ability to develop and maintain excellent collaborative relationships with faculty and staff, and a working environment that promotes transparency and trust.

Department/College Description

The College of Liberal Arts is one of nine colleges within Rochester Institute of Technology. The College has over 150 faculty in 13 departments in the arts, humanities and social sciences. The College currently offers fourteen undergraduate degree programs and five master’s degrees, serving over 800 students. A new Ph.D. program in Cognitive Science, with Language as one of the areas, is broadly interdisciplinary with several partner units across the university.

We encourage the creation, development, dissemination, and application of human knowledge in the arts, humanities, and social sciences by promoting innovative teaching, scholarship, and research, thus providing a comprehensive education for all RIT students. We strive to prepare students for a lifetime of personal growth and responsible citizenship in an increasingly technological and rapidly changing society by maintaining