Executive Academic Leader & Strategic Advisor

Executive Associate Dean, College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; San Luis; On-site; ARS 318,057,000 - 348,348,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement participation in benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Cal Poly’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences seeks an Executive Associate Dean, a senior academic leader and strategic advisor to the dean. The role shapes college priorities, directs executive leadership, and ensures informed decision-making across programs, people and partnerships.

Working with deans, department heads and center directors, you will translate priorities into coordinated action, oversee academic operations and facilities, and engage across disciplines to

Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree required.
• Credentials appropriate for a tenured appointment.
• At least five years of relevant higher education administrative experience.
• Distinguished record of academic achievement and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior academic leader and strategic advisor to the dean.
• Translating college priorities into coordinated action and informed executive decisions.
• Provide executive oversight of academic operations and college facilities.
• Represent and act on behalf of the dean as appropriate.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advising

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Decision making

Education

PhD or terminal degree

Tenured appointment credentials

Higher education admin experience

Job description

Cal Poly’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences seeks an Executive Associate Dean, a senior academic leader and strategic advisor to the dean. The role shapes college priorities, directs executive leadership, and ensures informed decision-making across programs, people and partnerships.

Working with deans, department heads and center directors, you will translate priorities into coordinated action, oversee academic operations and facilities, and engage across disciplines to