Associate Dean - CPP

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: 14 days ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Associate Dean - CPP
Posting Number 2024036EP

Position Information


Classification Title Associate Dean
Working Title Associate Dean - College of Professional Programs
Classification Code 1518
RCW Exemption Criteria 16 - Principal Assistant
EWU Position Number E99535
CUPA Code No Match
FLSA Exempt - Administrative
Bargaining Unit None
% Full Time 100%
Salary / Wage Range AE - ACAD
Salary Information
The salary for this position is $130,000 (minimum) up to $160,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
Anticipated Start Date mid-August/early September
Term of Appointment 12 months per year
Location Cheney campus
County Spokane
Project Description
N/A
Project Duration
Background Check Yes - Both
Responsible HR User Kenlyn Mackey
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Position Details


Job Summary
Eastern Washington University seeks an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as the next Associate Dean of the College of Professional Programs. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean will provide leadership for the college and implement decisions made by the Dean. This full-time position (1.0 FTE) involves working closely with CPP chairs, directors, and other Dean’s office staff to coordinate overlapping responsibilities and manage a portfolio of areas assigned by the Dean.
Key Responsibilities Include:
1. College Leadership & Representation: The Associate Dean serves as a key representative of the College, providing leadership and advocacy both internally and externally. This includes representing the College at various community and university events, developing and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
2. Personnel Management: In collaboration with the Dean, oversight of personnel management within the College is a critical aspect of the role. This includes supporting department chairs and college office staff, participating in College-level review of personnel needs, tenure, promotion, and annual evaluations. to meet the College’s strategic goals.
3. Scheduling & Enrollment Management: A key aspect of this position is in managing class schedules, faculty workloads, and student enrollments to enhance student success. This involves working closely with department chairs and program directors to ensure optimal resource utilization and alignment with academic goals.
4. Curriculum Management: The Associate Dean works alongside department chairs and program directors to develop and enhance curriculum offerings within the College. This includes involvement in program development, curriculum review and assessment, and ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and industry needs.
5. Outreach & Student Activities: Engaging with internal and external stakeholders is essential. The Associate Dean participates in developing and maintaining relationships within the university community and beyond. Additionally, overseeing activities aimed at student recruitment, retention, and engagement supports a vibrant learning environment.
Additionally, the Associate Dean contributes to the advancement of the College’s strategic goals, including fundraising efforts, alumni engagement, and the implementation of strategic initiatives.
The College of Professional Programs (CPP) provides quality undergraduate and graduate education that prepares our students to be successful professionals and to advance in their chosen careers; over 35% of Eastern’s total enrollment are CPP degree seeking students. The college offers a wide range of programs, many of them nationally accredited: Addiction Studies, Aging Studies, Business, Children’s Studies, Data Analytics, Disability Studies, Education, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Management, Human Resource Management, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Business, Marketing, Mental Health Counseling, Organizational Leadership, Professional Accounting, Program Evaluation, School Psychology, and Social Work.
Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthen sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. This includes building a collegial culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within the college.
Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Special accommodations: Eastern strives to satisfy all requests for special access needs for persons with disabilities. Requests for such accommodations are welcome and may be made by calling Human Resources at (509) 359‐2381.
Please see job duties section for a more complete list of position responsibilities.

  • Applications will be accepted until further notice; screening of applications will begin May 24, 2024


  • Applications will be kept confidential, and references will not be contacted until candidates are notified.

  • Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

  • In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023 .
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
  • This is a full-time administrative position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will be subject to a tenure review and approval prior to hire. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Must be able to work occasional nights and/or weekends to fulfill special projects and events, have a valid Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for occasional local travel to meetings as needed. Mileage reimbursed at state rates.
  • This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
  • All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • All new employees must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and any other federal, state and university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/ .
  • Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled).
Physical Demands
Essential Functions Analysis forms (“EFA”) describe the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. You may access this document by contacting Kenlyn Mackey at [email protected]
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire No
Protective Equipment
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • PhD or equivalent.
  • Tenured or tenure track faculty member OR, under unique circumstances, a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer could serve as Assistant Dean for faculty appointments within the College of Professional Programs.
  • Proven effectiveness in communication, mentoring, and team building.
  • Knowledge of College and University policies and procedures.
  • Ability to systematically gather and analyze data to complete duties in the assigned areas.
  • Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
Experienced Leader in Higher Education
  • A distinguished record in teaching, research/creative activities, and professional service sufficient to merit appointment as a tenured full professor in a department or school within the college
  • Demonstrated success in managing projects to completion
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collective bargaining and shared governance environment
  • Demonstrated experience successfully leading recruitment, retention, and advising initiatives
  • Experience working with first-generation and underrepresented populations
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Although most accredited programs have faculty well-versed in their accreditation requirements and processes, associate deans can be a great resource, especially with the associate dean leadership in assessment.


Fiscal Oversight and Compliance
  • Experience leading, managing, and/or administering grants and contracts
  • Experience with assessment and program review
Other Skills and Abilities
  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration
  • Collegiality
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
Work Schedule Type Regular
Work Schedule
M-F with occasional nights and weekends
Posting Date 04/05/2024
Open Until Further Notice Yes
Closing Date
Screening to Begin May 24, 2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application materials through our online application portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Applications will be accepted until further notice; screening of applications will begin on May 24, 2024.
Submissions must include:
  • Current CV
  • Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required minimum qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable] and describe your leadership philosophy.
  • Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive of the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
  • Attach a list of four professional references including their names, titles, organization names, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you.


    • All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified. Note: Letters of Reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters of reference at a future date, such as once we have identified interview candidates.
    Application Types Accepted Profile

    Job Duties


    % of Time 100
    Responsibility / Duty
    Operating across all colleges and programs in the College of Professional Programs, the Associate Dean’s areas of responsibility would include one or more of the following:
    College Leadership & Representation. The Associate Dean will lead the College and represent the Dean and the College at various community and University events. The Associate Dean will administer the adoption of appropriate compliance for all relevant policies and procedures, rules and regulations adopted by the EWU Board of Trustees, and proper laws of the State of Washington and Idaho.
    Personnel Management. This position will support the Dean in overseeing Department Chairs, Program Directors, and office staff, and work collaboratively with Department Chairs, Program Directors, and faculty and staff, coordinating and managing related activities.
    The position will conduct workload analyses and provide workload recommendations to the dean. The Associate Dean will participate in the college-level review of tenure, promotion, and annual evaluations in collaboration with the College and unit personnel committees.
    Scheduling and Enrollment Management – During the academic year and summer term, the Associate Dean(s) receive, compile, analyze, and monitor data on class scheduling, regular faculty workloads, part-time faculty assignments, student enrollments, waitlists, numbers of majors and graduates, GECR capacities and options, and program audit/assessment for the entire college, including multi-term scheduling.
    Curriculum Management. The Associate Dean will work alongside Department Chairs and Program Directors on program and curriculum development. The position coordinates curriculum management with other EWU units and across schools and programs.
    Outreach and Student Activities. The Associate Dean will participate in developing and maintaining activities in support of student outreach. The activities will include student recruitment, engagement, retention, and degree completion.
    Accreditation. The Associate Dean will collaborate with CPP programs that seek and maintain accreditation with external professional organizations. The position will track accreditation standards, expenses, and changes across all relevant schools and programs within CPP.
    Assessment. The Associate Dean will collaborate with relevant University assessment units and CPP schools and programs to collect and track appropriate assessment data within CPP. The position will represent the CPP Dean’s office on assessment-related committees and report assessment processes and outcomes to the Dean’s office team.
    Research and Grants. The Associate Dean will collaborate with the Office of Grants and Research Development, chairs, program directors, and faculty to identify research and grant opportunities, coordinate mentoring support for faculty, oversee award management, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and university regulations, policies, and procedures.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes

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