Dean of Extended and Experiential Learning - Farmingdale State College

Job Description Farmingdale State College seeks a Dean of Extended and Experiential Learning to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Division of Extended and Experiential Learning, encompassing professional and continuing education, as well as extended education and experiential initiatives including pre-college and concurrent enrollment programs, research-aligned learning opportunities, lifelong learning programs, and interinstitutional partnerships. Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Provost, the Dean advances the College's mission by expanding access to high-quality educational opportunities, strengthening partnerships, and fostering innovative educational pathways that serve learners across the educational continuum. The Division supports high school students, undergraduate students, adult learners, retirees, and community and institutional partners through academically rigorous and experiential learning experiences. As a senior academic leader, the Dean is responsible for division-wide strategic planning, operational leadership, fiscal oversight, and continuous improvement. The Dean supervises directors and professional staff and collaborates with faculty, academic departments, College leadership, and external stakeholders to support experiential learning, student success, and institutional priorities. Responsibilities include oversight of budgets and revenue generating programs, stewardship of resources, assessment and accreditation activities, development and revision of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and alignment with best practices. The Dean represents the Division within College governance structures and in external forums. The Dean ensures alignment with institutional priorities, SUNY policies, and best practices in extended and experiential education, while promoting programmatic innovation, effective delivery models, and partnerships that enhance access, engagement, and educational impact. The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include: Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree. Demonstrate significant progressively responsible experience in higher education administration. Experience overseeing complex programs, budgets, and personnel. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across academic and administrative units. Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Doctoral degree. Experience leading professional and continuing education programs, pre-college or concurrent enrollment initiatives, experiential learning, or undergraduate research programs. Experience working closely with faculty and external partners, as well as experience with strategic planning, assessment, and program evaluation, is also desirable. Additional Information This is a full-time M/C position. CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Friday, May 22, 2026 SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. THIS IS AN INTERNAL SEARCH OPEN TO FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE EMPLOYEES ONLY. The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. Click here for New York State Benefits Summary Visit our Why Work at FSC page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer. VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations. Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status. Application Instructions Interested candidates may apply by clicking on the "Apply Now" link at the top or bottom of this page. The following documents are required for all positions: Cover Letter Resume/C.V. Only applications made through Farmingdale's electronic application system will be accepted. Once you successfully apply you will receive an email as confirmation. Returning applicants may login to their Farmingdale State College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.