Dean – College of Education (6284), Northern Illinois University, DeKalb

Type: Full-Time
Salary: The successful candidate will be offered a salary aligned with t
Posted: 11/18/2024
Category: Education Deans

Priority Review Date: 01/10/2025

Employee Class
Staff

Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Position Status: Regular

FLSA
Exempt

Union Representation: Non-Union

Union Code: N/A

Unit/Department: College of Education

College/Unit: College of Education Dean

Division: Academic Division

Location: GH 321

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page: https://www.niu.edu/provost/about/searches.shtml

Overview

Northern Illinois University (NIU), a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university located 65 miles west of Chicago, invites applications for the position of dean of the College of Education. NIU seeks an accomplished, visionary and collaborative academic leader to advance NIU’s strong culture of teaching, research, service and innovation.

The NIU College of Education serves the greater Chicago region and beyond including strong international partnerships with the Educate and Engage Global program. The NIU College of Education Core Values – Student Success, Authentic Learning, Inquiry, Belonging, Partnerships and Meaningful Change – provide a framework for our decisions as our Strategic Priorities – Student Experience, Innovative Action, Social Justice Research Advancement and Intentional Growth – guide our actions. Our students come from modest beginnings, and many are the first in their families to attend college. At NIU, faculty and staff provide active learning experiences that create competencies demanded of the occupations of the future. Our model of engaged learning helps foster deep partnerships, and the resulting real-world experiences expand students’ content knowledge while equipping them to be leaders and advocates for social change. Students build professional networks, put voice to their values and become changemakers in their communities and organizations. Our commitment to excellence is also expressed through our scholarship which is discipline-based and contributes to practice. Faculty are regularly recognized for their outstanding scholarly activity.

Position Summary

Reporting to the provost, the dean is the intellectual and administrative leader of the college. The dean is the chief advocate for the mission and purpose of education, both internally and within the state of Illinois, helping define it in a manner that sets NIU apart from other institutions in the state and region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Culture

Provide visionary leadership of the academic, programmatic, administrative and fiscal endeavors of the College of Education in collaboration with our highly engaged and experienced senate leadership team, comprised of two associate deans, six department chairs and four directors.
Create an environment where all are appreciated for their individuality, respected for their diverse points of view, connected with colleagues and supported by allies.

Budget

Manage the college’s budget and resources effectively, transparently and collaboratively.
Align resources to support and advance the college’s strategic priorities.

Innovation

Implement bold and positive initiatives in partnership with the president, the provost, a collegial group of deans and vice presidents, and the College of Education leadership team.

Partnerships

Develop reciprocal relationships with educational institutions, community organizations, agencies and businesses to support the priorities of the college and university.

Revenue Generation

Lead revenue generation for the college, which includes revenue-generating partnerships, programs, camps, grants and contracts, as well as fundraising and development efforts in partnership with the NIU Foundation and alumni councils.

Supervision

Supervise college leadership, including associate deans, department chairs, directors of units and the dean’s office staff.

Collaboration

Foster collaboration with the faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders to advance the college’s strategic action planning framework, working within the institution-wide planning, budgeting and evaluation processes.

Stakeholders

Develop, fosters and maintains positive and productive relationships with key college stakeholders within and external to the university.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

n/a

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

n/a

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

n/a

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

n/a

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

An earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree.
Faculty credentials that demonstrate teaching experience and research, scholarship and/or creative achievement consistent with appointment to the NIU faculty at the rank of tenured full professor.
Progressive administrative experience in higher education and demonstrated visionary leadership skills.
Experience with budget and financial management processes, strategic planning, policy formation and personnel management.

Additional Requirements (SPS)

Commitment to the vision, mission and core values of the College of Education and the broader university.
Demonstrated understanding of the various challenges and opportunities facing colleges of education at student-centered, engaged, public research universities.
Proven skill in supporting faculty and staff success through effective communication, problem-solving, and resource coordination to enhance academic and administrative outcomes.
Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as a part of the university’s overall strategic vision.
Expertise with innovative educator preparation models and programs.
Respect for shared governance and documented ability to form strong working relationships with campus stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and communications skills that perpetuate a continued culture of caring amongst all college stakeholders.
Ability to secure funds from a variety of sources, including but not limited to private donors, foundation, school districts, and externally funding research.
A high degree of personal and professional integrity.
Agility necessary to move ideas to action in a timely manner through shared leadership of the college.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and academic freedom across the college.
Demonstrated integrity and superb judgment, exemplified by fairness, flexibility, empathy and responsiveness.
Ability to work well as a team member and lead in ways that align resources with goals.

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

Experience working with collective bargaining units, and an understanding of labor and management roles and responsibilities at an institution of higher education.
Experience working with P-12 schools, knowledge of Council of Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and all other accrediting standards pertinent to the college, and an ability to interpret and implement applicable standards of accrediting bodies.
Experience providing leadership in legislative or other state or federal policy action committees pertaining to educator licensure programs.
Experience in national teacher preparation organizations and teacher education research.
Experience with proving competency to support and maintain productive relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience addressing challenges of student enrollment and retention while maintaining high academic standards.
A record of support and understanding of innovation within the context of a college of education.
Experience displaying appreciation for the importance of access, affordability, accountability and regional engagement to the mission of a nationally recognized, regionally relevant, public research university.
Experience with demonstrating a capacity to promote and build academic excellence in teaching and research.
Experience displaying appreciation for the value and importance of a well-rounded education that promotes integration of learning and develops the critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills essential for success at work, citizenship and life.

Physical demands/requirements

n/a

Anticipated Appointment Start Date
07/01/2025

Percent of Staff Year
1.00

Standard Hours Per Week
37.50

Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm, Weekends and evenings, including periods of travel

Salary
The successful candidate will be offered a salary aligned with their experience and qualifications. The range begins at $210,000/annually; NIU offers a competitive benefits package.

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range
See above

Earn Type
Salary

Application Procedure

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Northern Illinois University (NIU) with this search. Nominations and applications will be held in confidence except for finalists. Completed applications should be received by January 10, 2025 for optimal consideration; review of completed applications will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should include with their curriculum vitae, a letter of application describing their relevant experiences and interest in the position and a separate diversity statement describing their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please submit your application to NIUEducationDean@greenwoodsearch.com

We strongly encourage submitting application materials as PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected.

Please direct inquiries and nominations to:

Itza Walters, Senior Executive Search Consultant

itzawalters@greenwoodsearch.com

Jeremy Duff, Vice President of Executive Search

jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com

Quick Link to Applicant
https://employment.niu.edu/postings/80872

Is Background Check Required?
Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services Building Room 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

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 document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu.

Safety Information

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Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy.

Position Number: 00006284