Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Dean, the Director of the School of Computing is responsible for increasing the exposure of Montclair State University nationally and internationally and creating increased interest and investment from industry partners and alumni to help enable student success and promote the advancement of Computing at Montclair State University.

The Director creates and implements a strategic vision for the growth and development of the School within the framework of Montclair State University’s expanding mission as a top-100 public research university.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determines the overall direction and day-to-day management of the School.
• Leads the strategic planning and goal setting for the School and reporting of metrics to assess success.
• Advances Montclair State University’s commitment to an inclusive and respectful environment within a diverse community.
• Exercises independent judgment in consultation for all strategic activities of the unit.
• Works collaboratively with Deans and other Directors as well as members of the Provost’s Office. Attends Deans’ Council meetings.
• Supervises and directs activities of School’s staff.
• Works to create centers within the School and act as a liaison for others that have a close relationship with the School.
• Establishes new strategic partnerships with industry leaders to support student and faculty success.
• Leads the transformation of the School of Computing Advisory Board and expanding its membership.
• Serves as the public face of the School and is its advocate and representative to the campus, the alumni, the professional computing community, and the public.
• Scans external environments including competitors to ensure rigorous curriculum and engaged community programs and build strategic advantage over other universities and programs. Seeks synergies with other organizations at all levels. 
• Works with appropriate staff in College of Science and Mathematics in expanding fundraising and development efforts to attract new sources of support and to enhance the reputation of the new School.
• Leads the School’s efforts in student success.
• Addresses student concerns, engagement, and development activities for all students.
• Provides oversight for the quality of all the academic courses and programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as the recruitment and mentoring of the highest qualified faculty.
• Provides leadership and supervision of all degree accreditation and assessment efforts.
• Provides leadership in the creation of new degrees, including online programs, in areas of Computing intersecting with Engineering.
• Provides leadership in the start of a doctoral program, to establish it as a highly regarded degree.
• Supports the development of a branded experience for students in the new School of Computing.
• Makes recommendations to the Dean on hiring Instructional Specialists, Adjuncts, and temporary faculty.
• Identifies senior faculty to mentor junior faculty.
• Encourages faculty service to the School, the College and the University.
• Addresses and reviews personnel actions of the school for both faculty and staff.
• Establishes schedules and activities for faculty, adjuncts, and specialists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Ph.D. degree in an area of Computing
• A distinguished record of professional accomplishment that would qualify the candidate for an appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure
• A minimum of three years of administrative experience in higher education, at the department chair level or above
• The capacity for visionary leadership across all areas of computing, including but not limited to: Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
• Extensive management experience including responsibility for budgetary and personnel matters in a highly complex organization
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• An understanding of faculty and student development processes
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

PREFERRED:

• A confident, engaging, and transparent leadership style
• An active, broad-based connection to the professional community