Position Summary
The dean of Extended University (EU) is the academic officer immediately responsible for the operation and management of all functions and units in the Extended University. These include budget, personnel, planning, program development, and program administration. The dean works with the EU staff so that each unit and program area maintains consistently high standards. The dean reports to the vice president for academic affairs and serves on the Deans Council.
 
Essential Functions

• Overseeing the hiring and evaluating of EU staff who report directly to the dean
• Supervising the hiring and evaluating of staff who report to directors
• Promoting standards that result in excellent programs
• Ensuring a prompt response to the concerns of EU customers
• Initiating and managing collaborative opportunities inside and outside SPSU
• Providing leadership for enhancing the visibility, enrollment, and resources of EU and SPSU
• Developing and managing the budget, technical support, and other EU services
• Leading EU staff in strategic planning for each unit and program/service area
• Communicating effectively within EU, on campus, and in the community on behalf of EU
• Providing leadership for developing and managing extended services
• Recommending annual raises for EU staff

• Working with the assistant vpaa and faculty to pursue, develop, and manage grants and contracts in support of research and service
• Serving as lead staff person in developing new initiatives for future funding and staffing
• Striving to increase the contribution from EU departmental sales and service areas to support academic functions within the university
• Completing other duties as assigned by the SPSU administration

• Understanding of budget, planning, assessment, and personnel processes
• Ability to solicit business and funds
• Ability to motivate a diverse workforce within EU

• Earned doctorate, administrative experience in a college or university, and senior-level experience in an extension operation; or the equivalent through a combination of education and/or experience
• Record of success in the field of continuing education and distance learning
• Excellent communication skills