Dean for Public Administration

Metropolitan College of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is seeking a Dean of Public Administration to provide strategic and operational leadership for its public administration programs. The Dean will guide curriculum development, assessment, program growth, and partnerships with government and nonprofit sectors.

The role requires a doctorate or terminal degree and a demonstrated record of academic leadership, budget management, and commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in public administration, public policy, political science, nonprofit management, urban studies, education, or related field.
• Proven leadership with responsibility for programs, personnel, budgets, and operations.
• Experience with assessment and evidence of prior accomplishments.
• Record of teaching, scholarship, or service appropriate to the rank.
• Commitment to student success and serving diverse student populations.
• Experience in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for public administration programs aligned with the college mission.
• Lead academic planning, program review, and curriculum development across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Champion teaching excellence, student engagement, retention, and timely degree completion.
• Recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain diverse faculty and staff.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable culture.
• Manage budgets, staffing, scheduling, facilities, and other resources.
• Use data to inform decisions and identify opportunities for growth.
• Develop external partnerships with government, nonprofits, and professional associations.
• Represent programs in governance, forums, and community settings.

Skills

Academic leadership

Budget & operations

Assessment & evaluation

Curriculum development

Student success focus

Collaboration & teamwork

Public speaking

Fundraising & grants

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 Public Administration. The Dean will provide strategic, academic, administrative, and operational leadership for the College’s public administration programs, advancing high-quality education that prepares students for ethical, effective leadership and service in government, nonprofit organizations, public-private partnerships, and communities. Reporting to the College’s senior academic officer, the Dean will work closely with faculty, staff, students, alumni, public-sector leaders, community partners, and College leadership to strengthen academic excellence, student success, program growth, and civic 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 public administration programs in alignment with the College’s mission, priorities, policies, and academic standards.Lead academic planning, program review, curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement across undergraduate, graduate, and professional offerings in public administration and related fields.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, professional growth, ethical leadership, and public service.Manage budgets, staffing, course scheduling, facilities, and other resources responsibly and effectively.Use enrollment, student-success, labor-market, workforce, 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 government agencies, nonprofit organizations, civic institutions, employers, professional associations, and other external partners.Expand experiential learning, internships, capstone projects, career preparation, and pathways connecting students with public and nonprofit service opportunities.Ensure compliance with applicable institutional policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation expectations, and professional standards.Represent public administration programs in College governance, public forums, professional networks, and community settings.Collaborate across academic and administrative units to advance institution-wide initiatives and interdisciplinary opportunities.Pursue external funding, grants, contracts, and philanthropic opportunities that support students, faculty, programs, research, and community impact.Perform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.Required QualificationsAn earned doctorate or other terminal degree in public administration, public policy, political science, nonprofit management, urban studies, education, or a closely related field.A record of successful academic leadership, including responsibility for programs, personnel, budgets, and 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.Leadership AttributesThe successful candidate will be a visible, accessible, and ethical leader who combines sound academic judgment with operational discipline and a strong commitment to public service. The Dean will be an effective listener and communicator, a thoughtful advocate for students and faculty, and a pragmatic partner who can translate vision into measurable results.Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interest and relevant leadership experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for professional references. Applicants should submit the information by selecting 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 committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and College policy. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.