Job location: Union, New Jersey

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-02-26
Req: R332

External Applicant Instructions

• Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.
• Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields – you will need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.

Senior Vice President for Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives

Reporting to the President, the Senior Vice President for Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives will oversee all of the University’s current and future initiatives designed to build partnerships with, and educational opportunities for, students in New Jersey’s K-12 school districts. The Senior Vice President will manage operations to benefit both the students, by enhancing their skills and educational performance, and the University, by creating long-term partnerships that will help serve as a pipeline for students to pursue and complete their higher education experience at Kean in a timely manner. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: Master’s degree; six years of administrative experience working in New Jersey’s public schools system; teaching experience; and State of New Jersey certifications at the Principal and School Administrator level are required. Doctorate degree/candidate, ten years of administrative experience as listed above and experience as a Superintendent of Schools preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to conduct presentations with multiple stakeholders.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts for all degrees are required prior to the starting date of employment.

Additional Information

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.

Diversity & Non-Discrimination Statement

Kean University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Kean’s commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to not only thrive, but climb higher in a diverse world. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we work to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the diversity and equity of all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and beyond.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer