Assistant Dean College of Science

Overview

Assistant Dean of the College of Science

Classification:
Administrator I
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Hours:

Full-time / 40 hours per week
• FLSA:
Exempt

Under the general direction of the Dean and in collaboration with the Associate Dean, the Assistant Dean of the College of Science supports the effective and equitable operation of the College. The Assistant Dean provides leadership for technical and laboratory services, supervises support staff, manages instructional infrastructure, and ensures regulatory compliance related to laboratory safety and facilities. This position contributes to strategic planning and the implementation of capital improvement projects, manages procurement and equipment lifecycle, and supports instructional innovation.

The Assistant Dean collaborates with campus partners to support student learning, promote inclusive excellence, and ensure alignment with the College s and the University s mission and goals.

• Leadership & Supervision of Technical Staff
• Serves as the lead MPP for the College of Science s technical and laboratory support personnel.
• Supervises performance management of all college staff, including oversight of annual evaluations, training, and professional development planning.
• Establishes staff goals, monitors work outputs, and implements performance improvement plans in collaboration with Human Resources as needed.
• Laboratory Instructional Support Management
• Leads the strategic and operational planning of instructional laboratory support, ensuring timely coordination of semester, annual, and long-range schedules.
• Supervises the deployment and quality of technical support for laboratory and field-based instruction, maintaining instructional continuity and safety.
• Coordinates cross-departmentally with faculty, department chairs, and schedulers to optimize laboratory resource allocation.
• Facilities and Infrastructure Operations
• Serves as the College’s Point of Contact for facility systems requiring specialized technical knowledge, including HVAC, refrigeration, power systems, digital access/security, and sensitive scientific equipment with 24/7 monitoring needs.
• Ensures proactive monitoring and timely maintenance of laboratory infrastructure by supervising technical staff.
• Oversees collaborations with Facilities Services and external contractors and coordination repair schedules, and ensures minimal instructional disruption.
• Project Management & Planning for Capital Improvements
• Manages the planning, development, and operational readiness of existing, new, or renovated teaching and research spaces.
• Prepares scope documents, reports, and presentations for internal review and external engagement with contractors, architects, and granting agencies.
• Represents the College of Science in facilities and capital project planning meetings and other relevant areas as needed.
• Procurement and Equipment Lifecycle Management
• Oversees procurement, maintenance, and repair of scientific equipment and materials, including those requiring unique sourcing or regulatory compliance.
• Oversees and approves funding and manages electronic inventories of capital assets, including software, instrumentation, and instructional hardware.
• Oversees vendor agreements, warranties, and service-level compliance.
• Compliance, Risk, and Safety
• Ensures compliance with CSU, Cal OSHA, and campus regulations related to laboratory safety, chemical storage, equipment operation, and hazardous waste.
• Liaises with Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, and University Police to support risk mitigation planning and incident response.
• Coordinates required technical safety training for staff, faculty, and student workers following applicable mandates.
• Instructional Innovation & Program Support
• Serves as a consultant to faculty and technical staff regarding facilities and equipment needs in support of the design and implementation of new science curricula that require innovative instructional setups or specialized equipment.
• Supports interdisciplinary and inter-institutional teaching and research initiatives by aligning technical services and infrastructure.
• Strategic and Operational Advising
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