Oklahoma State University is hiring: ASSISTANT DEAN, SCHOOL OF CREATIVE & INFORM

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ASSISTANT DEAN, SCHOOL OF CREATIVE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

Staff Full-Time

DS9960

OSU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of Creative & Information Technologies

Okmulgee, Oklahoma
United States

90,000.00 - 98,000.00, Commensurate with education and experience

M-F 7:30a-4:30p (may vary)

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Assistant Dean of the School of Creative & Information Technologies reports to the Dean and provides operational leadership and support for the School and its personnel, students, programs, and services.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and development of faculty and academic staff vis-à-vis School and institutional policies, practices, and strategic priorities.
• Promote and advance fairness in student access, learning, and outcomes.
• Foster collegiality and positive morale.
• Assist with the collaborative development and fulfillment of short- and long-term strategic priorities for the School, as well as the policies, procedures, and initiatives appropriate for achieving them.
• Support the ongoing analysis of current and emerging educational and workforce trends and the alignment of the School’s offerings and services to them.
• Provide ongoing operational support to the School’s programs, services, students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders, and address emergent issues in accordance with School, University, and other pertinent policies, procedures, and practices in a timely manner.
• Support specialized and institutional accreditation initiatives.
• Promote and support academic innovation and excellence.
• Support the preparation and updating of School and University promotional materials and website.
• Assist with the day-to-day monitoring and management of School budgets, facilities, and other resources to ensure appropriate and optimum utilization.
• Assist with the pursuit and acquisition of extramural resources.
• Provide operational support to the School’s student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of robust relationships with alumni, as well as industry and community representatives.
• Maintain accurate records relative to all School interests.
• Ensure safe work and learning environments.
• Represent the School and University in appropriate professional and community organizations and related activities.
• Support the exploration of and engagement in collaborations with internal and external entities to advance the School, OSUIT, and their stakeholders.
• Serve as an active, contributing member of campus-wide committees, as selected and/or assigned.
• Coordinate and communicate School activities with Academic Affairs, Fiscal Services, Student Services, Marketing & Communications, the OSU Foundation, and other units as appropriate.
• Fulfill other responsibilities to meet the needs of the School and/or OSUIT.

Please upload cover letter, resume, and list of references for full consideration.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Should possess the credentials necessary to qualify as a faculty member for one of the School’s programs; graduate degree(s) highly preferred.
• Individuals with alternate combinations of credentials and/or experience may be considered.
• Evidences a history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Three or more years of progressive experience in collaborative management and leadership; experience in higher education administration preferred.
• Postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with various constituencies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and fulfill complex initiatives.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with technology.
• Ability to research and interpret federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing higher education; comprehension of land-grant colleges and universities preferred.
• Ability to effectively engage community and industry leaders and alumni.
• Ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility, and judgment.
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Superior interpersonal skills – including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, exercise decorum in all interactions with stakeholders, and be able to effectively recognize and mitigate conflict.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Travel required.
• Normal office and classroom work environments; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Possibility of a hybrid work environment requiring a minimum of three days on campus each week.