Founding Dean, College of Health

Job Description:

Founding Dean, College of Health

Description

Salary and Benefits

PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $215,000 per year to $230,000 per year.

This position is a Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position in the CSU and serves at the pleasure of the President.

The CSU enjoys a generous benefits program with employer paid life insurance ($100,000), as well as health, dental, and vision insurance with the monthly premium largely paid by the CSU. Additionally, we offer a broad range of other benefits which includes dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, tuition fee waiver, 401k, 457 and 403(b) plans. The CSU belongs to the CalPERS retirement plan in which medical and dental insurance continues in qualified retirement. The CSU has 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and the position earns 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year. For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package.

This position may be eligible to participate in the Cal State East Bay hybrid telecommute program subject to management approval.

Classification

Administrator IV

About Cal State East Bay

Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability.

About the Position

Reporting to the Provost/VP for Academic Affairs, the Founding Dean of the College of Health will help shape and will lead a new college (created through the reorganization of five departments) dedicated to advancing health education, research, and community engagement. The Founding Dean will play a critical role in developing innovative academic programs, building strong community and employer partnerships, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and promoting a culture of excellence and inclusivity. The COH will serve approximately 1,350 undergraduates and 370 graduate students as well as employ 160 faculty (Tenured, Tenure-Track and Lecturers).

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Academic Leadership:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the College of Health that aligns with CSUEB’s mission and strategic plan.
• Lead the establishment and growth of academic programs, research initiatives, and community partnerships to prepare the healthcare workforce of the future.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the college and across all programs and initiatives.
• Ensure that the college’s activities and programs reflect a commitment to social justice and health equity.
• Lead college Chairs Counsel.

Academic Programs, Student Success and Resource Management:

• Develop and lead activities to build community and engage faculty.
• Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality academic programs that meet accreditation standards and address the needs of the healthcare industry.
• Ensure effective management of the college’s budget, resources, and facilities.
• Lead college in delivering effective, efficient annual course schedules.
• Explore opportunities for competitive new degree programs in the field.
• Promote a culture of research excellence and innovation within the college.
• Foster interdisciplinary research collaborations within the university and with external partners.
• Integrate sustainability and environmental health principles into academic programs and research activities to address emerging public health challenges.
• Collaborate with AVP for Research and Graduate Studies on obtaining external support.
• Embrace technology integration in teaching, research, and administrative processes to enhance efficiency, innovation, and accessibility within the college.
• Develop, implement and support student success initiatives that support the retention, graduation, and career readiness of students within the College of Health.
• Manage academic advising in the College of Health.
• Support recruitment, support and success of graduate students.
• Encourage and support the development of interdisciplinary curriculum and experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for diverse healthcare settings and challenges.

External Relations and Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community partners.
• Advocate for health equity and work to address health disparities in the community.
• Contribute to development of sustainable health practices and systems.
• Represent the College of Health to external stakeholders, including donors, alumni, and industry partners.
• Lead fundraising efforts to support the college’s strategic initiatives and growth.
• Actively collaborate with University Advancement on the cultivation and stewardship of private donors.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with healthcare institutions, industry leaders, and academic organizations to enhance the college's reputation and opportunities for collaboration.

Faculty Recruitment and Retention:

• Recruit, mentor, and retain a diverse and talented faculty and staff.
• Review all faculty annually.
• Review faculty for tenure, promotion, and post-tenure review.
• Review lecturers for range elevations.
• Lead recruitment efforts for all tenure-track faculty positions in the college.
• Recommend department chairs for appointment and review department chairs annually.

Facilities Management and Other Duties as Assigned:

• Allocate and monitor the use of all space in the college.
• Lead planning and design of renovations and new construction.
• Identify and prioritize maintenance issues in the college.
• Support the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of major equipment in the college.

Required Qualifications

• Distinguished record of teaching, scholarship or professional practice with an earned doctorate or terminal degree in a health-related field to warrant academic appointment at the rank of professor with tenure in one of Cal State East Bay’s academic departments.
• Significant and increasingly responsible academic leadership experience, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, program development, and organizational leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of academic and administrative leadership.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and best practices in health education and research.
• Visionary leadership style, with a track record of fostering innovation and collaboration, within and across colleges.
• Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
• Experience in administering or working with programs that serve a diverse population.
• Substantial experience leading in an academic environment that encourages innovation, equity, scholarship, and research.
• A strong record of building and proactively supporting faculty teaching, research, and development.
• Experience building and maintaining strong and collegial relationships with faculty, students, staff, administration and external partners.
• Ability to provide strong leadership through collaborative and shared decision making.
• Ability to effectively manage resources in a competitive environment consistent with university mission and strategic plan.
• Demonstrated ability to master and effectively implement the policies of a large complex public organization.
• Experience working with industry and community leaders to build effective partnerships.
• Track record of obtaining external support through contracts, grants, and private gifts.

A complete Position Profile, with additional information about Cal State East Bay, the College of Health, and the required and preferred qualifications for the College’s Founding Dean, can be found HERE .

Applications, Nominations, and Expressions of Interest

To assure full consideration, applications should be received by March 7, 2025, and must include:

• A detailed letter of interest that addresses the specific qualifications identified in this profile;
• A current curriculum vitae; and
• A list of five professional references with each person’s position, email address, telephone number, and relationship to the candidate. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.

Application materials should be submitted in PDF format through the AGB Search portal using this link: Cal State East Bay - Dean of Health .

Please direct any nominations, expressions of interest, or questions regarding the application process to CalStateEastBayDeanHealth@agbsearch.com or to the AGB Search team assisting the university with this search:

Kim R. Bobby, Ed.D.
Principal
AGB Search
kim.bobby@agbsearch.com
(253) 861-7738

Frank Newton, Ed.D.
Executive Search Consultant
AGB Search
frank.newton@agbsearch.com
(302) 943-1605

Condition(s) of Employment

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate), that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate. LiveScan is conducted through the University Police Department.

EEO Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cal State East Bay does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.

Other Information

All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free. For more information, please visit our website here.

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, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available here.

At Cal State East Bay, the following nine competencies have been identified as valued leadership qualities: Communication, Cooperation, Delegation, Empathy, Feedback, Innovation, Leadership Presence, Passion and Strategic Ability. While we may not expect our managers to exhibit all of these competencies, we do expect them to aspire to develop them. As part of the annual evaluation review process, the Founding Dean, College of Health will be evaluated on each.

Sponsorship

Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions and we are not an E-Verify employer.

Mandated Reporter

The incumbent in this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Advertised: Jan 13 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 07 2025 Pacific Standard Time

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