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Internal applications are being accepted for the Assistant Dean, School of Arts and Sciences assignment. This is an internal job posting limited to Buffalo State University faculty with continuing appointment (tenure) and an academic rank of associate professor or higher. 

Title: Assistant Dean
Department: School of Arts and Sciences
Negotiating Unit: UUP

Brief Job Description:

The Assistant Dean reports to the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) and works closely with the Associate Dean and SAS department chairs. The Assistant Dean is responsible for school wide academic standards and student success. The Assistant Dean manages readmission and the Academic Grievance process for the school and processes students forms as appropriate. Student success initiatives and activities will include triaging communication with students, parents, and faculty; promoting the use of the campus Early Alert System; serving on the Care Team and collaborating with the Dean of Students; facilitating retention initiatives and participating in recruitment events and orientation. The Assistant Dean will also serve on other campus committees as assigned, participate in university ceremonies, and coordinate the Arts and Letters B.A. program.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Dean in implementing the School/University’s strategic plan and academic priorities.
• Oversee specific portfolios such as student success, academic standards, or faculty mentoring.
• Collaborate with department chairs, program directors, and administrative staff to ensure smooth academic operations.
• Lead or participate in committees focused on academic policy, diversity and inclusion, and student success.
• Represent the Dean’s Office at internal and external meetings as needed.

To view the required qualifications and to apply, please view the posting on the Buffalo State Job Opportunities website at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8419.

The posting is open for consideration of internal candidates through Wednesday, August 26.