Dean College of Business, Engineering & Techn

TITLE: Dean College of Business, Engineering and Technology 

DIVISION: Division of Academic and Student Affairs 

COLLEGE: College of Business, Engineering and Technology 

REPORTS TO: Vice President and Provost 

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months 

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD 

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time  

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt 

JOB SUMMARY:  

Kentucky State University (KSU) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Dean of the College of Business, Engineering and Technology. Reporting to the President and Vice President & Provost, the Dean will provide strategic direction and leadership in advancing the university's mission, vision, and core values to simultaneously enhance the overall student, staff, and faculty experiences at KSU. The ideal candidate is a leader who can support and navigate the academic environment of a growing R2 University in the Carnegie Classification for Institutions of Higher Education.  

Our college consists of the School of Education, the School of Humanities, the School of Social Work, the School of Criminal Justice and the School of Psychology. The college offers thirteen undergraduate majors with various concentrations and four graduate programs. In addition, our college has over 700 undergraduates and over 50 graduate students. The College is also home to the Honors Collegium and Liberal Studies.   

As chief executive officer of the College, the Dean provides exemplary leadership toward realizing the goals of the university’s strategic plan. The Dean should have a deep knowledge and understanding of the history and role of 1890 land-grant universities and a proven commitment to interdisciplinary, cross-college collaboration to advance growth and research expansion. The Dean reports directly to the Vice President and Provost for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. The Dean position also serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Cabinet at the president's discretion. 

The Dean provides support and leadership to facilitate innovative solutions to technical, human and organizational challenges while leveraging strategically valuable opportunities and practicing effective change management. The Dean advances strategies to shape the future of the College, with a particular focus on catalyzing collaborative, mutually beneficial partnerships and inspiring a team of talented faculty, staff, and students. The dean is responsible for recruiting and retaining highly talented faculty and staff, growing enrollment, and supporting student success. The Dean also focuses on developing strong alumni relationships and external partnerships in support of fundraising activities. 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated administrative ability and possess an understanding of the philosophy and mission of a land-grant university. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated budgeting, public relations, development, and personnel management experience. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Academic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for all academic programs within the designated college or department, ensuring alignment with the university's mission, goals, and accreditation standards.
• Curriculum Development: Oversee the development, review, and enhancement of academic curricula, ensuring relevance, rigor, and alignment with industry trends and