Campus
OSU-Institute of Technology
Contact Name & Email
Melissa Dreyer, melissa.dreyer@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$ - $
Commensurate with education and experience
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-08-31 to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Assistant Dean of the School of Technology, Arts, Sciences & Health reports to the Dean and provides operational leadership and support for the School and its personnel, students, programs and services. The programs of study within this unit are: Creative and Information Technologies, Arts and Sciences, Culinary Arts, and Nursing.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- 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.
Experience:
- 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.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
Licensure/Certification:
- Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
- Ability to work effectively with and promote diverse populations.
- Superior interpersonal skills – including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.
Communication Skills:
- 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.