Dean of Public Administration & Civic Leadership

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 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.