Dean of the School of Public and Human Services

Dean of the School of Public and Human Services

Location: Utica, NY

Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking aDeanin the School of Public and Human Services. The Dean of the School of Public and Human Services is responsible for setting the standard for intellectual engagement, academic integrity, and accomplishment by providing strategic vision for and operational leadership of the academic center; provides strategic, innovative, and visionary leadership in development of the Schools’ Strategic Plan in support of the College’s Strategic Plan; provides inclusive and collegial leadership supporting innovation and change in support of the College’s Strategic Plan; evaluates and responds to the needs of faculty, staff, and students.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Conducts all responsibilities in a manner that is welcoming, friendly, respectful, cooperative, and collaborative with students, colleagues, and community partners.

• Promotes an environment supportive of the College mission and vision and participates in the development and implementation of the College policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Ensures academic and pedagogical quality of the School’s programs.

• Participates in the hiring process for adjunct and full-time hires by conducting interviews, evaluating candidates’ qualifications, and making a recommendation to the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs for final hiring decisions.

• Oversees and performs full and part-time faculty and staff evaluations.

• Promotes excellence in faculty and staff teaching, service, professional growth and collegiality.

• Manages the resolution of faculty and student issues, including grievances, and appeals, by facilitating mediation and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

• Responsible for ensuring completion of all assessment projects including analysis of data and application of analysis to improve learning and teaching in coordination with Academic Assessment.

• Oversees the development and assessment of student learning outcomes and directs program review in accordance with the accrediting agency’s guidelines.

• Coordinates faculty advising within the School including advising schedules, planning, and serving as the School’s liaison with the Holistic Student Support Center.

• Assesses and authorizes the ordering of equipment and supplies within the budget guidelines in coordination with the Assistant Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs and faculty.

• Serves as contact for faculty who may be absent from class and serves as coordinator of appropriate coverage.

• Works with others to facilitate partnerships with the community and represents the College to outside entities.

• Works with the Assistant Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs and Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs Office to determine workspace and facilities allotted to the School.

• Coordinates and maintains appropriate academic credentials and instructional standards required for accreditation, policy and procedure requirements of grants, and local state organizations.

• Performs and oversees the process of credit evaluation, certification for graduation, admission of programs, and academic standards for continuation in program or college.

• Provides support and cooperation with other departments or divisions within the College when needed.

• Advises on the schedule of School classes based upon student needs.

• Meets regularly with the Assistant Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs and others as needed.

• Assists with college-wide events such as, but not limited to, commencement ceremonies, open houses, and orientations.

• Performs such other duties as may be required by the Assistant Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs.

Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Hours per week: 35

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

• Demonstrated leadership or management experience, such as supervision, chairing committees, leading organizational change initiatives, mentoring, overseeing curriculum development, or facilitating professional development opportunities

• Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration, build effective relationships, and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders, while navigating complex interpersonal dynamics

• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills

• Experience with word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software with a willingness and ability to learn new software and communication platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher education experience

• Budget management experience

• Grant writing, coordination, or management experience

• Teaching experience at the collegiate level, with a strong understanding of curriculum development, instructional strategies, and student engagement

Additional Information:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit:https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants will be required to provide a 500-word philosophy statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: $90,000

For full consideration, apply by: 10/19/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.