Associate Dean, College of Environmental Design

*Job no:* 512678
*Work type:* Management (MPP)
*Location:* Pomona
*Categories:* MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications from on-campus candidates only for the position of Associate Dean of the College of Environmental Design. This is a full-time management position [Management Personnel Plan (MPP) Administrator Ill]. In this management-designated position, the Associate Dean serves at the pleasure of the President of the University. Salary and benefits are competitive.

The College of Environmental Design (ENV) is one of only a few university programs embodying the interrelationship between the environmental design disciplines of Architecture, Art, Landscape Architecture, Regenerative Studies, and Urban and Regional Planning. ENV applies Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy to the education and training of professionals who are attuned to the cutting-edge challenges of the real world and are prepared to address those challenges with the theoretical background and practical skills necessary for effectiveness and success.

Inclusive Excellence Criteria: Along with the College Dean, the Associate Dean must be a person committed to the values of inclusive polytechnic university. ENV has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society. The Associate Dean should possess knowledge of challenges and barriers for underrepresented students, faculty and staff within the disciplines taught in the college.

*Core Duties and Responsibilities*
The Associate Dean is an indispensable member of the College leadership team. The diligence of the Associate Dean in attending to internal administrative duties enables the Dean to serve as the main external voice of the College. The Associate Dean reports to and works closely with the Dean and the staff to carry out the objectives of the College. The Associate Dean represents the Dean in his or her absence and works with the Dean and department chairs in developing and implementing the vision and goals of the college, including implementation of the College strategic plan. The Associate Dean must be able to quickly and efficiently resolve many unexpected daily challenges, both large and small, that land in the Dean's Office.

*Other specific areas of responsibility include:*
Student Success: Provide leadership within the College for the college-based student success team and utilize cross-divisional resources to support student success and graduation; supervise, direct, and evaluate the work of the Retention and Graduation Specialist, the Student Success Coordinator, and student assistants; review and process academic petitions and work with department chairs and AVP for Student Success in addressing student grievances and issues; ex-officio member of the ENV Student Council. Identify and employ best practices to ensure timely graduation to meet GI 2025 targets. Monitor data analytics related to raising retention and graduation rates, with a particular focus on underrepresented students; provide the Dean with information, reports, and data analysis. The Associate Dean is the liaison with other student resources across campus ensuring support and success for all students.

*Curriculum and Course Scheduling*:
Work with Academic Affairs and department chairs to help plan and monitor course scheduling and enrollments in majors, minors, courses, and programs; set, evaluate, and monitor FTES goals and admissions goals; monitor and alleviate bottleneck courses; develop new courses, degree/concentration, and interdisciplinary proposals; coordinate catalog revisions; facilitate course consultation process with other colleges; ex-officio member of the College Curriculum Committee; represent college on campus-level committees; liaison to Academic Programs for assessment, accreditation, and program review; with Chairs and staff, develop and write the College Annual Report.

*Facilities and Space: *
Coordinate infrastructure and technology support; oversee general maintenance of all classroom and office spaces; responsible for equipment and furniture inventory, technology and furniture purchases; and, oversee space renovations; manage code compliance, coordinate emergency planning, and safety.

*Staff: *
Develop and maintain staff position descriptions; participate in hiring staff; complete annual performance evaluations for direct reports and provide feedback to the Dean for other ENV staff evaluations; manage staff development; allocate work and supervise Dean's Office staff on a day-to-day basis; oversee time and attendance and serve as the liaison with HR on staff issues; and provide guidance to departments for compliance with CSUEU and APC Collective Bargaining Agreement; may manage student assistants.

*Faculty: *
Oversee temporary faculty hiring and orientation; help manage HR issues for faculty; provide faculty development opportunities; serve as liaison with Faculty Affairs; and provide[]() guidance to departments for compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreement in units 3 and 11; facilitate faculty and staff participation in various forms of University's joint governance. Work with faculty to send book orders to the University Bookstore in a timely manner. Create and maintain a cohesive, welcoming and inclusive environment for students, staff, and faculty in the College.
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*Budget and Finance: *
Monitor College and departmental staff spending in close cooperation with the Senior College Budget Analyst; brief the Dean on current budget issues requiring interaction with the Academic Affairs Division; manage allocation of lecturers to departments; work with Academic Affairs, Dean, department chairs, and staff to help develop, advocate for, and manage state and foundation accounts and oversee financial processes and fiscal controls, e.g., purchasing, temporary faculty salaries, etc. Work with the Dean to set FTES goals and ensure that those goals are met within budget.

*QUALIFICATIONS*
*Minimum Qualifications:*

* A master's degree in an academic discipline or a professional field, which would provide the skills and perspectives, needed for competent performance of an Associate Dean's duties;
* Demonstrable organizational, management, problem-solving, and personal interaction skills;
* Experience creating and sustaining a respectful and collegial work environment for faculty and staff;
* Demonstrable depth of knowledge of academic culture, regulations, processes and policies;
* Demonstrable ability to manage a budget;
* Five years combined experience in academic administration, program development, and postsecondary-level instruction or the equivalent.
* Understanding of ENV teaching models and the culture of a design school;
* Demonstration of ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through commitment to teaching and working in a diverse environment;
* Demonstrated commitment to student success;
* Experience with program assessment.

*Preferred Qualifications:*

* A terminal degree in an environmental design discipline.
* Extensive college-level instruction directly related to environmental design disciplines.

*CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT*
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. http://www.calstate.edu/eo/E0-1083.html

*APPLICATION PROCEDURES*
*Appointment Date/Salary: *
The University seeks to fill this position by (Spring) May 15, 2022. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

*Application Deadline:*
For full consideration, applications must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, April 15, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.

*Applications: *
A completed application will consist of:

* A statement of interest and qualifications;
* A vitae;
* A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (approximately one page, single-spaced);
* The university application is online through the Employment Opportunities website (insert link here)
* The names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three academic references. References will be contacted by the Search Committee.
Please address all inquiries to jobs@cpp.edu and should you have any inquiries about the application submittal process, you may contact Employment Services at (909) 869-3160.

*COVID-19 Vaccination *
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who physically access campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose, or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. See policy at [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest](https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest).

*Out of State Work *
The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU's mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California's schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU's business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. See policy at [https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10899725/latest/](https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10899725/latest/). [[LB1]](#_msocom_1)

*Background Check *
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current Cal Poly Pomona employee who was conditionally offered the position. See policy at [https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor//documents/employment-policies/hr2017-17.pdf](https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor/documents/employment-policies/hr2017-17.pdf).

*I-9 *
Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at [https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents](https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).

*Conflict of Interest *
This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. See policy at [https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/systemwide-human-resources/conflict-of-interest/](https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/faculty-staff/systemwide-human-resources/conflict-of-interest/).

*Outside Employment Disclosure *
Prospective Executive and Management Plan Personnel employees must disclose all current outside employment at the time of hire as a precondition of hire and at the following times after hire: annually in July, within 30 days of accepting outside employment, and upon their manager's request. See policy at [https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor//documents/employment-policies/hr2016-06.pdf](https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor/documents/employment-policies/hr2016-06.pdf).

*Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)*
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at [https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/](https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/).

*Smoking *
Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at [https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/](https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/).

*Clery Act *
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal Poly Pomona Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: [https://www.cpp.edu/campus-safety-plan.shtml](https://www.cpp.edu/campus-safety-plan.shtml).

*Reasonable Accommodation *
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [ADACoordinator@cpp.edu](mailto:ADACoordinator@cpp.edu). More information is available at: [https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor//access-accommodations/index.shtml](https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor/access-accommodations/index.shtml).

*EEO *
Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. More information is available at: [https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor/documents/aa-eeo-doc/policy-statement_2022-aap-for-california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona_confidential_20220127.pdf](https://www.cpp.edu/eoda/employee-labor/documents/aa-eeo-doc/policy-statement_2022-aap-for-california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona_confidential_20220127.pdf).
*Advertised:* March 24, 2022 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
*Applications close:* Open until filled