Assistant Dean, Partnerships and Programs

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Salem (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem State University is seeking an Assistant Dean, Partnerships and Programs to strengthen relationships with PK-12 districts, community colleges, and community organizations across Massachusetts. You will support the School of Education’s academic initiatives and coordinate educator preparation efforts with a focus on outcomes for students and communities.

The role involves data collection and analysis to drive continuous improvement, oversight of partnerships, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a related field.
• Six or more years of experience in a role of similar complexity, subject area, and responsibility.
• Demonstrated partnership and collaboration experiences.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex projects, systems, or operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain partnerships with PK-12 school districts, community colleges, and community organizations while supporting the School's academic and programmatic initiatives.
• Collect and analyze partnership and program data to inform continuous improvement efforts, oversee partnership agreements, and help coordinate initiatives that enhance educator preparation and student success.

Skills

Partnership & collaboration

Leadership & communication

Program/project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Salem State University's School of Education prepares educators who serve classrooms and communities across Massachusetts. As Assistant Dean, Partnerships and Programs, you will help strengthen the relationships and systems that support this work.

In this role, you will develop and maintain partnerships with PK-12 school districts, community colleges, and community organizations while supporting the School's academic and programmatic initiatives. You will collect and analyze partnership and program data to inform continuous improvement efforts, oversee partnership agreements, and help coordinate initiatives that enhance educator preparation and student success.

What makes Salem State University distinctive isn't just what happens in our classrooms. It's who's in them. Our students are ambitious, diverse and often the first in their families to pursue higher education. Our faculty rise to meet that with rigorous scholarship, thoughtful teaching and a genuine investment in student growth. We're the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University and a proud Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institution, designations we've earned and take seriously. If you're looking for a collegial academic home where your work truly matters, Salem State delivers.

• Master's degree in Education or a related field
• Six or more years of experience in a role of similar complexity, subject area, and responsibility
• Demonstrated partnership and collaboration experiences
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience managing complex projects, systems, or operational functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Education or a related field
• PK-12, community-based settings, and higher education/educator preparation collaboration experience
  

Working Location

This is a hybrid position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities, which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email [e-mail] .

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Official Title

Assistant Dean

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Number of Openings

1

Salary

125,000.00 - 130,000.00 Yearly

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule

No

If you have Diversity, Affimative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Jenifer Murphy - 9785426508