New Mexico Highlands University Hiring for Dean, Facundo Valdez School of Social Work at New Mexico, United States Full Time

Position Information

Position
Dean, Facundo Valdez School of Social Work

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Job Type
Regular

Position Summary

New Mexico Highlands University, an Hispanic Serving Institution
and an aspiring Native American Non-Tribal Serving Institution in
the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Northern New Mexico, seeks a
student-centered, visionary leader with an innovative spirit for
the position of Dean of the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work (
FVSSW ). The FVSSW has a primary commitment to Hispanic and Native
American population of the Southwest. The Dean serves as the chief
academic and administrative officer of the school, leading faculty,
staff, and students at the Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho,
Santa Fe and Farmington campuses and online. The Dean also oversees
the Native American Social Work Studies Institute and a proposed
state Center of Excellence for Social Work and Behavioral Health.
In 2020, the School of Social Work awarded degrees to 132 graduate
and 81 undergraduate students.

New Mexico Highlands University is a 130 year-old university with
an enrollment of nearly 2,700. The University is located in Las
Vegas, New Mexico, one-hour drive from Santa Fe (State Capital).
Las Vegas is an historic city of 13,000 residents with more than
900 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. It lies
on the edge of the 1.5 million-acre Santa Fe National Forest with
opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, skiing, shopping, and
dining. Situated at an elevation of 6,800 feet, Las Vegas gets an
average sunshine of 275 days a year.

The Dean ensures the integrity, accountability, and continuous
improvement of new and current academic programs and services,
builds and maintains relationships with the many culturally diverse
communities of New Mexico, promotes student success and
satisfaction, engages in fund/friend-raising, works to increase
enrollment and retention of students, and manages fiscal and other
resources. The position also leads development of new academic
programs and the enhancement of current ones. The Dean also
promotes professional development, faculty research, and other
scholarly activities. Other responsibilities include leading the
development, evaluation, and administration of the school
curriculum for all campuses including online. The successful
candidate will have the experience and skills to advance the FVSSW
in the state of New Mexico and regionally. The position will be
located in Albuquerque with weekly trips to the Las Vegas
campus.

The Dean reports directly to the Provost/ Vice President of
Academic Affairs and is a member of the Provost Council and Deans
Council.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a champion of NMHU and the Facundo Valdez School of Social
Work;
• Provide leadership to the FVSSW by developing, implementing, and
evaluating the strategic plan specific to the School;
• Provide leadership in faculty recruitment;
• Oversee personnel matters involving academic and non-academic
employees within the School including recruiting qualified
candidates, and conducting of personnel evaluations in accordance
with university standards;
• Make recommendations to the Provost regarding personnel
appointments and re-appointments, promotions and tenure decisions
and post-tenure review, annual staff evaluations, and dismissal, if
necessary;
• Oversee faculty workload plans to ensure School operational
efficiency;
• Articulate budgetary needs of the School and manage the
allocation and expenditure of resources;
• Responsible for enrollment growth in the School including
recruiting efforts, student retention, and attending various
academic and social functions both on and off campus, including the
Centers;
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration, cooperation, and
scholarly activity;
• In collaboration with faculty and staff, guide the activities of
the school and develop annual goals and objectives;
• Support the departments through involvement in relevant
professional associations as well as state and national regulatory
or accrediting agencies;
• In collaboration with the Provost, serve to support the Higher
Learning Commission ( HLC ) accreditation efforts to include
compiling data and preparing accreditation documents;
• Coordinate and oversee the assessment of academic programs,
including student learning outcomes and assessment of the learning
environment and learning opportunities, as per CSWE
standards;
• Support university-wide assessment of key general education
outcomes;
• Support departments in submission of grant applications and/or
prepare proposals for outside funding of projects includeing
oversight of the Title IV-E and SWEEP federal grants;
• Chairs or participates in academic or campus-wide committees as
appointed by the Provost or voted on by faculty;
• Collaborate with program coordinators on the development of
course schedules and student registration processes;
• Work with tribal leaders to ensure success of the Native American
Social Work Studies Institute;
• Lead the Center of Excellence for Social Work, Mental and
Behavioral health to ensure quality of programming across New
Mexico;
• Lead the continued growth and development of in person and online
program offerings within the FVSSW ;
• Maintain good working relationships with faculty and
administration in all academic and non-academic sectors;
• Communicate effectively with constituents within the University,
school districts, mental health agencies, surrounding communities,
and state and national entities regarding the University;
• Attend conferences and seminars to inform the campus community of
trends in social work;
• In collaboration with the Office of Advancement, develop a
fundraising plan that supports the FVSSW’s goals;
• Work with and outside advisory board consisting of employers and
alumni to keep the curriculum current to better prepare students
for professional employment;
• Maintain regular attendance including visits to extended campus
centers;
• Teach one class a year;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Provost.

Minimum Job Requirements

EDUCATION :
An earned doctorate (Ph.D., DSW, Ed.D.) and a Master of Social Work
degree from a regionally accredited institution.
EXPERIENCE :
• Possess a record of academic achievement in teaching,
scholarship, service and/or experience
• Progressive leadership in higher education over a six-year
period.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with shared governance.
• Outstanding record of academic leadership;
• Executive level of social work professional experience;
• Experience with learning, teaching, quality, and oversight of
asynchronous online programs;
• Demonstrated success with strategic planning and budget
management;
• Demonstrated success with community engagement, professional
organizations, legislators and fundraising;
• Demonstrated record of commitment to excellence in teaching and
research;
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with faculty to
develop and strengthen programs;
• Evidence of instituting programs that improve retention /
graduation / enrollment;
• Evidence of promoting an environment of shared governance and
fostering a sense of community;
• Experience with professional and regional accreditation bodies
including CSWE ;
• Demonstrated achievement in the promotion of diversity,
affirmative action, ADA and Equal Opportunity;
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

The Dean is expected to work collaboratively with faculty,
students, staff, and other campus and external state and local
constituents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty, staff,
students, employers, and the professional community;
• Skill in supervising and mentoring faculty and staff;
• Ability to maintain currency in the social work field;
• Knowledge of the goals, objectives, structure and operations of a
public university;
• Strong listening skills and mediation experience;
• Program evaluation, planning, and implementation skills;
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures;
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities;
• Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with
approved budget;
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range
goals;
• Ability to plan and evaluate programs;
• Skill in establishing, directing and enforcing policies and
regulations;
• Effective teambuilding skills and experience;
• Familiarity with and commitment to accreditation and assessment
of student learning outcomes;
• Ability to teach graduate-level courses;
• Ability to supervise graduate student research and
internships.

Physical Demands

• Minimal physical requirements.
• Regular travel between campus locations.

Working Environment

• Work is performed in an office/classroom setting.

Pay Rate
Commensurate with experience

Work Location/Campus Center
Albuquerque/SW Campus

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected
class. We are committed to the University values of diversity,
accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness.

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[email protected]

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action and equal opportunity:

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AS661P

Open Date
10/03/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link
https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/7976

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
4. Letter(s) of Recommendation
5. License/Certificate
6. Statement of Research Plans
7. Evidence of Teaching and Research Excellence
8. List of Three Professional References with Name, Address and
   E-Mail

Optional Documents

1. Statement of Philosophy
2. Teaching Philosophy