Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO

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Job Description Position Summary: The Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the college, reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President. The Dean provides strategic leadership for the college’s academic, research, outreach, personnel, and financial operations while advancing its mission to improve human health and well-being through education, research, and community engagement. This position represents and advocates for the college within the university and externally, fostering partnerships, resource development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support the college’s continued excellence and growth. Full Consideration Date: Friday, 11/27/2026, 11:59pm (MT). Description of Work Unit: For more than 125 years, CHHS has focused on people and on making life better. Informed by its vision, mission, and values and guided by its Strategic Plan 2023-2027 , the College’s 600+ employees, 6,000+ students, and 56,000+ alumni engage in impactful academic programs, research, outreach, and partnerships that improve health and well-being across the human experience. CSU’s Strategic Roadmap 2035: A National Model for the Modern Land-Grant University highlights how our current University priorities align with the CSU System’s Strategic Priorities, the University’s current strategic plan, and the Academic Master Plan, CSU's Land-Grant Mission, and Principles of Community . The Roadmap operationalizes how we will strive to become a National Model for the Modern Land-Grant University. Essential Job Duties: Provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for the College of Health and Human Sciences, advancing excellence in education, research, outreach, and student success in alignment with university and college priorities. Lead the development and implementation of the college’s vision, strategic plan, and resource priorities to support innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term growth. Oversee the college’s personnel, fiscal, and operational management, ensuring effective stewardship of human, financial, and physical resources. Advocate for the college within the university and with external stakeholders, promoting its academic programs, research enterprise, and contributions to human health and well-being. Cultivate and maintain partnerships with alumni, donors, industry, community organizations, and governmental entities to strengthen engagement, fundraising, and external support for the college. Recruit, develop, and support faculty, staff, and academic leaders while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture. Represent the college as its chief spokesperson, communicating priorities, accomplishments, and opportunities to internal and external audiences. Perform other duties as assigned. Conditions of Employment: The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). Supervision: Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs Director of Operations Human Resources Manager Director, School of Education Heads for eight departments/schools Director of Communications Executive Assistant to the Dean Minimum Qualifications: A terminal doctoral degree (e.g. Ph.D., Ed.D., M.D., etc.) in a discipline relevant to the college. A record of success in academia commensurate with appointment that meets the qualification of a tenured full professor at Colorado State University in a discipline relevant to the college. Strong academic administrative experience, supported by experience in personnel and fiscal management at the level of the dean, department head, program director, or equivalent. Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and leadership in education, research, and scholarly activities. Proven ability to effectively lead through a collab