Assistant Dean

Chicago State University

$85,000 Annual

life insurance

United States, Illinois, Chicago

9501 South King Drive (Show on map)

Apr 22, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	S25199P
Posting Date	03/24/2025
Closing Date
Title	Assistant Dean
Working Title	Assistant Dean
Salary Range	$85,000 Annual
Employee Class	Administrator
Department	Office of the Dean of Education
Full-time/ Part-time	Full-time
Specialization
Hours Per Week	40
Standard Work Week	Monday-Friday
Benefits	This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits: https://csu.edu/humanresources/benefits.htm
Job Summary	Chicago State University ( CSU), is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois' only four-year U.S. Department of Education-designated Predominantly Black Institution ( PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is a nationally accredited university with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Pharmacy and proudly supports a diverse and non-traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states. Discover the latest advancements and milestones achieved by CSU in our Annual Report: https://www.csu.edu/president/annual_report.htm. COE Assistant Dean in the College of Education is responsible for recruiting and providing comprehensive support services to students, with a focus on ensuring their successful progression through their academic programs. This position requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, a commitment to student success, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders within and outside the college.
Job Description	Recruit, Develop, and Deliver Instructions and Advise Students: (35%) Coordinate with partner high schools to recruit and facilitate seamless transitions for students into the College of Education. Provide individualized academic advising and support for Call Me Mister Program and Diverse Learners Program students to ensure they meet all requirements for undergraduate degrees and teacher certification. Collaborate with Faculty to Develop Educational Pathways: (15%) Work collaboratively with faculty to design and implement educational pathways for high school students thereby creating seamless educational pipelines for interested future educators. Grant Development and Submission: (25%) Identify funding opportunities and develop grant proposals to support programs and initiatives within the College of Education. Collaborate with university stakeholders to ensure grant proposals align with institutional priorities and funding guidelines. Program Development and Evaluation: (15%) Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and implement programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing student success, retention, and graduation rates, (i.e., Call Me MiSTER, Diverse Scholars, Teacher Camp, etc.). Evaluate the effectiveness of student support programs through data analysis, surveys, and feedback mechanisms, and make recommendations for program enhancements. Other duties as assigned: (10%) Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Education to support the overall mission and goals of the college. Participate in college and university committees, meetings, and events as needed. Stay informed about trends and best practices in student progression and support within higher education. Provide supervision for COE field experiences and external constituents.
Minimum Qualifications	Master's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field; doctorate preferred.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field; doctorate preferred. * Experience in supervising professional staff, budget preparation, and program development/enhancement * Experience in academic advising, student support services, or related areas in higher education. * Knowledge of teacher certification requirements and experience working with diverse student populations. * Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. * Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. * Grant writing and project management experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	This position requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills and a commitment to student success. Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Additional Applicant Information
Physical Requirement/ Demands	Sitting for extended periods at a desk or workstation. Typing and computer use for prolonged durations. Occasional lifting of office supplies, documents, or equipment (typically up to 10-25 lbs.) Fine motor skills for handling paperwork, writing, or using office tools. Visual acuity for reading documents and using screens. Verbal communication for phone calls, meetings, and collaboration. Walking or standing for brief periods, such as attending meetings or retrieving documents.
Work Environment	Indoor office setting with a professional or corporate environment