Dean - School of Engineering & Construction Technologies #DS9965

About the role

The Dean of the School of Engineering & Construction Technologies reports directly to the Vice Provost. This role involves strategic leadership of the School's personnel, resources, facilities, and program offerings. The Dean oversees all aspects of administration, planning, supervision, personnel, budgeting, operations, curriculum, and resource development. Additionally, the Dean is a member of the University’s Academic Council, representing the School and institution among their constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of the School’s personnel, resources, facilities, and program offerings.
• Overseeing all aspects of administration, planning, supervision, personnel, budgeting, operations, curriculum, and resource development.
• Maintaining high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility, and judgment.
• Collaborating with various constituencies including community and industry leaders and alumni.
• Researching and interpreting federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Engaging with stakeholders and exercising decorum in all interactions.
• Recognizing and resolving complex problems in a constructive manner.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing, and possessing excellent interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Education Required:

• Should possess the credentials necessary to qualify as a faculty member for one of the School’s programs; graduate degree(s) highly preferred.

Qualifications

• A history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Five 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.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Ability to plan, organize, and fulfill complex initiatives.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with technology.
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing higher education; comprehension of land-grant colleges and universities preferred.
• Ability to research and interpret federal, state, and institutional policies.
• 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience.

Special Instructions

Valid Oklahoma driver’s license required.