Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, Kent State University at Regional Campus - KENT STATE STARK AND SALEM CAMPUSES - INTERNAL OPENING FOR KSU EMPLOYEES ONLY

Kent State•Salem, OH

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About The Position

To serve as chief academic and administrative officer of a regional campus; to provide overall leadership and direction and assume responsibility for all aspects of campus administration and operation. This position assumes leadership as dean and administrative officer of Kent State Stark Campus and Kent State Salem Campus.

Requirements

Terminal degree in a relevant field
Eight years progressively responsible experience in program development, marketing, budget, personnel
Experience as a faculty member
Academic record sufficient to qualify for faculty appointment at senior rank
Budgeting
Strategic planning
Personal computer applications
University structure and academic programs
Enrollment management best practices
Building academic programs in the relevant field
Evaluating programs and their impact on student retention
Promoting, encouraging and facilitating the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and other scholarly activities
Written, verbal and interpersonal communication with the ability to communicate effectively with all components of the university and external constituents
Supervision skills to provide support and guidance for staff
Provide leadership and to direct others
Outline clear goals and conceptual framework for programs
Promote a collegial and constructive environment based on open communication, positive team building, and effective management of customer relationships

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and review of academic and administrative policies and procedures in all major areas of operation (i.e., student, instructional, administrative, business, financial services, and auxiliary services).
Administer all academic and non-academic programs.
Serve as the principal administrator for all physical plant operation and maintenance.
Lead and direct all campus outreach activities, including serving as the principal representative of the campus and the university in relations with local external agencies (e.g., advisory boards, alumni, legislators, media, community leaders, business and professional organizations, etc.); identify community programmatic needs, obtain financial support, and maintain base of public community support; serve as primary advocate and spokesperson for the campus.
Interpret and implement university policy at the local campus level; provide leadership in establishing campus objectives and goals; develop and manage all resources essential to the achievement of campus objectives and goals.
Oversee the financial management of the campus; develop and implement capital expenditure programs; develop, manage, and review budgets.
Recommend all personnel actions to Associate Provost for Kent Systems Integration.
Serve on various department, division, and University committees; represent a regional campus at appropriate University bodies, committees, councils, etc.
May teach courses.
Perform related duties as assigned.