Associate Dean-Management

Working/Functional Title Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies & Strategic Initiatives ### Position Summary The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Strategic Initiatives is a member of the Dean's leadership team and works closely with the Dean, Assistant and Associate Deans, and College staff to provide leadership on matters related to undergraduate education and strategic initiatives within the College of Arts & Letters. The Associate Dean advises the Dean on areas within the position's portfolio and collaborates across the College and University to advance College priorities and strategic goals. The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure, beginning in Fall 2027. Undergraduate Studies: Overview of Responsibilities (60%) In the area of undergraduate studies, the Associate Dean provides strategic leadership and oversight for all College activities related to Undergraduate Academic Affairs and leads transformative change in undergraduate education and student success. Working collaboratively with the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies, the Assistant Dean of Academic and Research Technology, the Director of Integrated Arts and Humanities, the Director for Strategic Planning, Assessment, and Accessibility, the Office of Undergraduate Studies team, Academic Operations, and other College and University partners, the Associate Dean identifies and addresses current and emerging challenges and opportunities in undergraduate education. This work includes developing and advancing strategies that strengthen the undergraduate student experience, support enrollment and degree completion, foster curricular innovation, enhance academic advising and student support, and advance the College's strategic priorities and MSU's broader student success goals. Budget forecasting and planning related to undergraduate education are also central to the role. In collaboration with the Dean, Finance Team, Academic Operations, and other appropriate partners, the Associate Dean participates in analysis associated with the University's new budget model. Enrollment trends, instructional activity, curricular demand, and other relevant data are used to anticipate resource needs, identify opportunities, and inform strategic decisions about the College's undergraduate portfolio. The Associate Dean also oversees the undergraduate studies budget and is responsible for aligning resources with the College's undergraduate educational priorities, operational needs, and strategic goals. Undergraduate Studies: Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for undergraduate education, curriculum, enrollment, and student success across the College. Develop and implement long-range plans and initiatives that strengthen undergraduate programs, foster curricular innovation, and advance College and University priorities. Work with departments and programs to align curriculum, course offerings, enrollment demand, instructional capacity, and effective resource allocation. Working closely with the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies, oversee the College's General Education strategy, including University-level reform, planning, policy, and implementation; development and assessment of courses and pathways; and connections between General Education and CAL majors, minors, and certificates. Provide leadership for continuous improvement of the College's undergraduate curriculum and oversee the Academic Program Review process in collaboration with the Director for Strategic Planning, Assessment, and Accessibility. Foster a data-informed culture of curricular planning and assessment and coordinate College participation in relevant University curricular and governance processes. Oversee the undergraduate studies budget and participate in budget forecasting and planning, including