Assistant Dean - Health Professions

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and oversight for undergraduate and graduate programs within the School of Health Professions.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including faculty workload, course coverage, student enrollment, and data management.
• Plan student recruitment, admission, progression, retention, and advisement activities in collaboration with faculty.
• Assist the Dean in the recruitment and selection of faculty and staff.
• Advise and counsel students and mediate conflicts between students and faculty.
• Assume the responsibilities of the School in the Dean's absence.
• Manage special projects as defined by the Dean, such as research initiatives.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in an allied health profession (e.g., social work, psychology) or a doctorate in a related field plus a master's degree in an allied health profession.
• 5-8 years of related professional experience with demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
• Proven administrative and teaching experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree program.
• Working knowledge of allied health professions curricula and general accreditation standards.
• Credentials at the rank of at least Assistant Professor.
• New York State license, if applicable to the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in writing grant proposals and conducting research.
• Excellent skills in operations, accountability, supervision, and written/oral communication.

About the Company

Long Island University (LIU) offers a scenic and scholarly environment that combines a small-school feel with the resources of a major metropolitan university. The LIU Post campus is located on a historic 350-acre estate on Long Island's Gold Coast, providing a rich academic setting for students and faculty alike.