Director of Deans Office Administration, College of Engineering
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Dean’s Office within the College of Engineering is seeking a Director of Dean's Office Administration. This position will serve as the Dean’s chief of staff, managing multiple administrative areas in the college while providing strategic guidance and advice to the Dean on operational matters, holding responsibility for the Dean's Office budget development and analysis, and serving as a budget executive delegate.
This position provides strategic guidance to the dean and senior leadership, leads Dean's Office strategic planning efforts, and recommends improvements to support the college's growth while managing college and University resources effectively. The role also acts as the dean's liaison and representative, overseeing multiple units within the college, including the Dean's Office Strategic Planning, the Dean’s Office Administrative Operations, and the college Scholarship Awarding.
The ideal candidate will:
Be a collaborative team player and an inclusive leader who can articulate clear and meaningful goals
Have experience managing strategic projects
Have experience with budget analysis and planning
Education:
This position minimally requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of related experience (including 3 or more years of supervisory experience), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$86,300.00 - $129,500.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security,
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