Dean of Education & Behavioral Sciences at Confidential Greeley, CO

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Downtown Boulder Partnership in Colorado seeks a Dean for its College of Education and Behavioral Sciences to lead the college's strategic vision, foster collaboration among faculty, and advance innovative programs that prepare professionals for health sciences, business, humanities, and arts.

The Dean will build a diverse, high-performing faculty and student body, strengthen links between research and practice, and cultivate community partnerships with donors, alumni, and professional networks.

Qualifications

• Visionary and collaborative leader with strong background in education and behavioral sciences.
• Experience creating strategic priorities with faculty input.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence.
• Proven ability to secure resources and lead change across a university college.

Responsibilities

• Develop the college's strategic priorities in partnership with the faculty.
• Strengthen links between research, theory, and professional application.
• Foster relationships with community partners, donors, alumni, and academic communities.
• Champion equity-minded, high-quality, personalized education for diverse students.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Equity-minded leadership

Community partnerships

Faculty development

Job description

Dean of Education & Behavioral Sciences

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Dean for its College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The successful candidate will be a visionary and collaborative leader, responsible for devising the college's strategic priorities in partnership with the faculty. This role requires a focus on retaining a high-quality and diverse faculty, advancing innovative and creative programs, and attracting a committed and diverse student body. The Dean will also be tasked with establishing strong links between research, theory, and professional application, as well as forging connections with other schools and departments across the university. Maintaining productive relationships with community partners, donors, alumni, and various academic and professional communities is essential. Candidates for the Dean position should be equity-minded, creative, strategic, inspiring, and proven leaders. The role demands a leader who can manage and secure the necessary resources to execute the college's strategic vision and who is dedicated to the development of a diverse and talented staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education and behavioral sciences, with a focus on preparing professionals for a variety of fields, including health sciences, business, the humanities, and performing and visual arts. Experience in community-embedded learning and a commitment to supporting students in a high-quality, personalized education are also key attributes. The Dean will be expected to uphold the university's mission and values, including its commitment to serving first-generation and Hispanic students.

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration