DEAN, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

• Lead the active engagement of School and institutional stakeholders in evaluating existing and potential programs and services, considering current and emerging state and national trends.
• Ensure the achievement and maintenance of appropriate specialized accreditations and support institutional accreditation initiatives.
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and development of faculty and academic staff in alignment with School and institutional policies, practices, and strategic priorities.
• Foster a collegial and positive work environment to enhance morale.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership and support for the School's programs, services, students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate the collaborative development and implementation of short- and long-term strategic priorities, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Advance the fiscal health of the School through effective resource utilization and the pursuit of external funding.
• Provide leadership in student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping for all School interests.
• Monitor and oversee the management of School assets and facilities.
• Ensure safe work and learning environments.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with alumni and industry representatives in related workforce disciplines and sectors.
• Promote and support academic innovation and excellence.
• Represent the School and University in professional and community organizations and activities.
• Encourage and engage in collaborations with internal and external entities to advance the School, OSUIT, and their stakeholders.
• Serve as an active member of the University's Academic Council, Administrative Council, and other assigned committees.
• Balance responsibilities as a leader within the School and OSUIT.
• Coordinate and communicate School activities with Academic Affairs, Fiscal Affairs, Marketing & Communications, the OSU Foundation, and other relevant units.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as needed to meet the needs of the School and OSUIT.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 physical environment; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

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