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University of Rochester: Leadership Searches

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$410,000 - $545,000

Description

The University of Rochester, an AAU University in Rochester NY, seeks a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as the next Dean of the Warner School of Education and Human Development. Please visit https://www.rochester.edu/leadership-searches/dean-warner-school/ to view the entirety of the position description. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a nationally recognized institution committed to transforming lives through education and advancing social justice.

At a pivotal moment, the Warner School is implementing a strategic plan centered on four pillars—pursuing impactful research, preparing future practitioners and researchers, increasing access and opportunity, and strengthening an inclusive culture. The next Dean will champion these pillars to drive innovation, growth, and meaningful change, aligned with the University of Rochester’s broader aspirations.

The Dean will lead a nationally respected school dedicated to preparing skilled and compassionate educators and researchers who create positive change in individual lives, educational systems, and broader communities. This leader will champion an interdisciplinary and research-informed approach to addressing complex educational challenges, nurturing collaborations across the University and beyond, and embedding social justice at the core of the school’s mission.

The next dean will be charged with implementing a compelling vision for the Warner School’s future; ensuring its financial sustainability; building community both within and beyond the school; fostering continued and increased interdisciplinary and cross-school collaborations; and maximizing the school’s impact on the fields of education and human development and on individual lives at scale. It will be critical, however, for the next dean to understand and be ready to effectively navigate the challenges of the current federal landscape. Steady and thoughtful, but also resourceful and creative, leadership will be essential.

The dean of the Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development is a senior academic leader at the University of Rochester and, in partnership with the president and provost, an important steward of institutional priorities, goals and objectives. Deans have significant autonomy within their schools. At the same time, they must also be effective advocates on behalf of their schools in university-wide settings. As the Warner School’s chief executive and intellectual leader, the dean is the champion of the school’s mission. The dean shapes the vision, goals and objectives for the school, generates resources in support of those priorities, and manages the school’s operations. The dean’s primary responsibilities and duties are summarized below.

-Support and advance the teaching, scholarship, practice and development of all Warner School faculty, including oversight of appointments, promotion and tenure as well as sponsored research, grants, contracts and research projects administration

-Oversee all matters related to academic programs, curricula and quality, including development and implementation of academic policies and procedures

-Foster a community welcoming to all that models the university’s values and ideals

-Manage the school’s operating and capital budgets and both short- and long-term financial planning

-Partner with the University’s advancement team to develop and execute a strategy to pursue the School’s fundraising goals and build a culture of philanthropy and stewardship.

-Oversee enrollment management strategy, including issues regarding tuition, student recruitment and doctoral student funding, as well as student services operations

-Serve as chief advocate for the school’s strategic partnerships, community-engaged scholarship and other community engagement efforts in the City of Rochester and greater Finger Lakes region

-Support the development of new community initiatives and research collaborations that help fulfill Warner’s mission

-Ensure adherence to the expectations of institutional and programmatic accreditation organizations.

-Leverage a robust understanding of research and practice using experience as a tenure-track faculty member to prioritize and grow Warner’s research output and reputation.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a distinguished scholar and experienced administrator who will inspire innovation in teaching, research, and partnerships, while stewarding resources to strengthen the Warner School’s reputation as a leader in education and human development.

As the scholarly leader of the school, the dean will draw upon a personal track record of scholarly distinction and/or thought leadership to uphold the highest standards of quality for the Warner School’s academic and research enterprise. The next dean will have earned a doctoral degree in education or a related discipline. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the following professional qualifications and personal characteristics:

Vision, innovation and entrepreneurial drive

-Experience in collaboratively advancing a strategic plan

-Possess a clear vision for leading a research-focused school of education at an R1 university, with the ability to balance Warner’s dual identity as a research and professional school.

-Track record of innovation, strategic growth and creative thinking and problem solving

-Ability to identify innovative revenue-generating opportunities, expand programs, and adapt to the changing landscape of higher education

-Courage to make and inspire principled, bold decisions.

-Should have a robust understanding of research and practice, experience as a tenure-track faculty member, and the ability to prioritize and grow Warner’s research output and reputation.

Proven organizational leadership and management

-Experience managing complex operations, including direct oversight of both people and programs

-Sophisticated financial acumen and budgetary expertise, including strategic resource allocation

-Organizational sophistication and demonstrated success in managing change

-Ability and desire to develop leadership potential in others

-Management style that balances personal accountability with the delegation of authority necessary for operational efficiency and to build highly effective teams

Ability to bridge disciplines and build community

-Intellectual curiosity and both the capacity and commitment to understand, appreciate and champion interests beyond one’s own

-Must be an effective communicator, empathetic listener, and consensus builder who can engage with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.

-Track record of fostering collaborations and relationships across disciplines and organizational units

-A record of impactful community engagement through research and/or practice

-Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills

-Inclusive, collegial, collaborative and transparent decision-making behavior

Application Instructions

Confidential inquiries, and nominations should be directed to Conrad Davis, Executive Recruiter at the University of Rochester, at [email protected]. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in this leadership profile, and the names and contact information of five references. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.