Dean for Human Services

Metropolitan College of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MCNY in the Bronx seeks a Dean of the School of Human Services to provide strategic academic and operational leadership for multiple programs helping individuals, families, and communities.

The Dean will oversee curriculum, program assessment, faculty development, budgeting, enrollment planning, and external partnerships, advancing student success and community impact while aligning with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in human services, social work, counseling, public administration, education, psychology, sociology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the School of Human Services in alignment with MCNY policies and standards.
• Lead planning, program review, curriculum development, and assessment across the School.
• Recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain diverse faculty and staff.
• Manage budget, staffing, scheduling, facilities, and resources.
• Build external partnerships with agencies, organizations, and employers.

Skills

Academic leadership

Budget management

Curriculum development

Assessment & evaluation

Public speaking

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is a unique and vibrant learning institution. It is a non-profit, regionally accredited college offering associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, with state-of-the-art campus in the Hub district of the South Bronx. For over 50 years, MCNY has offered highly motivated learners a powerful model of Purpose-Centered Education that promotes personal transformation and constructive change in workplaces and communities. MCNY enrolls approximately 1,000 students annually into its accelerated degree programs with convenient onsite and remote schedules for added flexibility.Position OverviewMetropolitan College of New York seeks an accomplished, collaborative, and student-centered academic leader to serve as Dean of the School of Human Services. The Dean will provide strategic, academic, administrative, and operational leadership for the School, advancing high-quality programs that prepare students to serve individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Reporting to the College’s senior academic officer, the Dean will work closely with faculty, staff, students, alumni, community partners, and College leadership to strengthen academic excellence, student success, program growth, and community impact.Work arrangement: This is a full-time, campus-based position in the Bronx, New York. The incumbent is expected to work on campus full-time; this is not a remote or hybrid position.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership for the School of Human Services in alignment with the College’s mission, priorities, policies, and academic standards.Lead academic planning, program review, curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement across the School’s programs.Champion excellence in teaching, applied learning, student engagement, retention, persistence, and timely degree completion.Recruit, develop, support, evaluate, and retain a diverse, highly qualified faculty and staff.Foster an inclusive, collegial, accountable, and student-centered culture that promotes collaboration and professional growth.Manage the School’s budget, staffing, scheduling, facilities, and other resources responsibly and effectively.Use enrollment, student-success, labor-market, and program-performance data to inform decisions and identify opportunities for improvement and growth.Support enrollment goals through program development, recruitment, outreach, and partnership building.Build and sustain relationships with human services agencies, community-based organizations, government entities, employers, professional associations, and other external partners.Expand experiential learning, field-based education, career preparation, and pathways that connect students with the communities and organizations they will serve.Ensure compliance with applicable institutional policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation expectations, and professional standards.Represent the School in College governance, public forums, professional networks, and community settings.Collaborate across academic and administrative units to advance institution-wide initiatives.Pursue external funding, grants, and philanthropic opportunities that support the School’s students, faculty, programs, and community impact.Perform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.Required QualificationsAn earned doctorate or other terminal degree in human services, social work, counseling, public administration, education, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.A record of successful academic leadership, including responsibility for programs, personnel, budgets, or operations.Demonstrated expertise in assessment, supported by evidence of prior accomplishments.Faculty experience and a record of teaching, scholarship, professional practice, or service appropriate for appointment at the rank required by the College.Demonstrated commitment to student success and to serving students from varied educational, professional, and life backgrounds.Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, outcomes evaluation, and continuous improvement.Strong interpersonal, organizational, financial management, written communication, and public speaking skills.Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively, manage change, resolve complex issues, and build productive internal and external relationships.Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume above or mail to Metropolitan College of New York, Human Resources, 463 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10455For more information about MCNY please visit the College’s website at www.mcny.eduMCNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer