Dean, Warner School of Education and Human Development

The dean of the Warner School shapes the vision, goals and objectives for the school, generates resources in support of those priorities, and manages the school’s operations. Review the position description for full details, but a summary of duties is outlined below.

primary responsibilities

• 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

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