Position Description & Duties
Under the leadership of the Dean, the Associate Dean provides assistance in the administration of the college, including, the colleges' data management system, advising upper division students and accelerated program advising, student research and industry- based projects, support of faculty advisory committees, awarding of student aid, operational planning and annual reporting of student outcomes. The associate dean insures that the college systems are operational, clearly communicated, transparent and effective.  

Major Activities: This function finds its incumbent providing a full array of services related to the honors college. By way of illustration and not limitation, this function:

• Develops and implements the annual operational plan for the college
• Coordinates with academic departments and research centers for student research projects
• Leads the development of the Individual Education Plan for ADHC students with academic departments
• Leads the awarding of student aid in coordination with university financial aid office.
• Coordinates office functions.
  

Responsible for:

• The maintenance and reporting of the college data with Registrar, Institutional Research and Planning and College Colleagues
• The awarding of scholarships with Financial Aid, the academic departments and Asst. Dean for Enrollment Management
• The academic advising of all juniors and seniors with academic departments and serves as the default advisor as well as coordination of academic support services to meet students' needs
• The support of the Faculty Advisory Committee and the Health and Medical Education Committee
• Participating and presenting papers at national meetings and conferences on Honors Colleges Programs and gifted education
• Production of the annual report of student outcomes.
• Coordination of research projects and development of grants and proposals with academic departments and research centers for undergraduate student research.
• Coordination with academic departments, companies and/or Career Development Services, and supervises as necessary, student industry-based professional projects
• Teaming with the Dean and the Assistants to plan and assist with co-curricular activities including freshman retreat, freshman seminar, leadership Colloquia and other programs and alumni events  

Qualification Requirements
Masters degree in science, engineering, education or a related discipline is required, doctorate preferred.
Must have a minimum of five years college or university teaching experience and a minimum of three years of educational administration or program management, preferably in an honors program.
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate preferred 

Essential Characteristics

1. Developing Others: Strives to develop and improve upon the competencies of others by providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback, effective coaching and mentoring. Helps employees identify strengths and developmental opportunities, provides training and other appropriate resources to continue personal and professional growth. Mentors others, taking pride in their success.
2. Interpersonal Sensitivity: Acts in a way that indicates understanding and accurate
   interpretation of others' concerns, motives, feelings, strengths and limitations.
3. Leadership: Develops and uses effective strategies and interpersonal styles to influence and guide others toward the accomplishment of identified objectives and goals.
4. Communication: Demonstrates the ability to clearly express ideas, thoughts, and concepts verbally and/or in writing, as appropriate to the position and task at hand.
5. Organizational Awareness: Understands the agendas and perspectives of others, recognizing and effectively balancing the interests and needs of one's own group with those of the broader organization.
6. Persuasiveness: Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to gain agreement or acceptance of an idea, plan, activity or product.
7. Relationship Building: Establishes rapport with engenders respect from people, developing and maintaining a network of substantive contacts and nurturing those relationships.
   

Executive Level

1. Strategic Marketing Orientation: Demonstrates a proactive, broad-based, long-term
   perspective on the university, paying attention to key trends and dynamics in the broader social and business environment and charting a course that takes into account the future as well as the present.
2. Strategic Planning: Develops short- and long-range plans that are appropriately
   comprehensive, creative, realistic and effective in meeting goals. Integrates planning efforts across departments.
3. Use of Influence Strategies: Explores and develops positions and alternatives for effective strategies to appropriately influence others to reach outcomes that gain the acceptance of all parties.
4. Team Leadership and Development: Able to develop demonstrable commitment,
   cooperation and teamwork while leading a group of people, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.
5. Strategic Leadership: Fosters the commitment to and conviction concerning the university's mission, providing clear direction and priorities, and clarifying roles and responsibilities.
6. Resource Management: Effectively and efficiently allocates all human, financial and material resources of the university to meet business objectives.
7. Performance Management: Continually monitors and evaluates performance against
   university objectives, providing focus and guidance to employees in order to ensure university objectives are met and employee's current and predicted value is realized.  

To Apply
Qualified candidates must apply electronically at http://njit.jobs https://njit.jobs, posting number 0600492.

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