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Title: Associate Dean for Personnel, Budget, Policy and Planning
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Dean of Arts & Sciences
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Associate Dean advises the Dean and makes strategic recommendations on a full range of personnel management, budget, policy, and planning issues related to the management of the College. This role oversees budget and financial operations for the College in collaboration with the Dean. This Associate Dean collaborates with other members of the College staff on issues such as instructional capacity,
development, technology support, and facilities/space coordination as these areas relate to budget and planning.

While the position has a number of areas of assigned responsibilities, there are also broad areas in which the Associate Dean develops policy recommendations for the Dean and makes decisions within parameters set by the Dean.

Additional Information

The College: The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most diverse college at Illinois State University, housing 19 departments, schools, and interdisciplinary programs. It is the academic heart of Illinois State University, serving as the home to the core curriculum that forms the basis for all degree programs. Approximately 5700 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in degree programs spanning the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences/math. The College also houses nearly 300 tenure track faculty who are recognized consistently for teaching and research excellence.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$160,000-190,000 commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

1. Doctorate Degree: PhD in a field in Arts and Sciences required by the appointment start date.
2. Tenured associate or full professor in a discipline within the College of Arts and Sciences.
3. At least two years of administrative responsibilities (e.g., undergraduate program director, graduate program director, associate department chair/school director, department chair/school director).
4. Skilled in collaborating with people individually and in groups
5. Willing to learn about and work with budgets, personnel matters, and institutional planning processes.
6. Capable of managing policy development and implementation
7. Skilled in keeping adequate records and analyzing information
8. Skilled in data management and analysis
9. Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience dealing with complex budgets, at least at the department/school and/or program level. Experience handling faculty annual evaluation, promotion, and tenure processes at the department or program level.
3. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a collaborative team in developing and implementing policy regarding personnel and/or budgeting.
4. Experience with strategic planning.
5. Experience leading in a unionized environment.

Work Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Ability to conduct or attend meetings in various locations on and off campus.
3. Ability to maintain a high level of concentration

Proposed Starting Date

July 1, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial review of applications to begin on or approximately January 20, 2025.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

The University: Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Contact Information for Applicants

Heather Dillaway, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 309-438-5669, hedilla@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.