Dean and Vice President, College of Honors and Global Education - INTERNAL OPENING FOR KSU EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Title:

Dean and Vice President, College of Honors and Global Education

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 

Basic Function:

Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the College of Honors and Global Education, serving as the principal administrator for honors education and global engagement initiatives. Reports to the Executive Vice President and Provost.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for the College of Honors and Global Education.

Lead strategic planning, establish goals, and manage resources to achieve objectives for honors and global education programs.

Lead the university in creating a vision and direction for international activities and ensure the strategy is communicated and implemented throughout the university.

Provide strategic oversight of international partnerships and global program development, cultivating, evaluating, and stewarding institutional relationships abroad to ensure initiatives align with the university’s mission, uphold academic standards, and expand global learning opportunities.

Represent the College and university at internal and external meetings, events, and professional organizations.

Oversee all academic, advising, and co-curricular programs within the College.

Collaborate with deans, chairs, and faculty to expand honors curriculum, global learning opportunities, and high-impact experiences (e.g., study abroad, undergraduate research, living-learning communities).

Ensure alignment with national standards and best practices in honors and global education.

Ensure admission of highly qualified students into honors programs.

Identify and cultivate students for prestigious national and international scholarships and awards.

Support student success through advising, mentoring, and development of experiential learning opportunities.

Recruit and retain accomplished faculty for honors and global education programs.

Provide direct supervision to college staff and oversee personnel functions, ensuring compliance with university policies and applicable laws.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that supports professional development.

Plan, monitor, and maintain budgets for honors and global education, including scholarship funds.

Identify resource needs, recommend priorities, and seek external funding through grants, private giving, and entrepreneurial initiatives.

Cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and external partners to enhance program visibility and secure resources.

Represent the university to agencies and organizations on matters related to honors and global education.

Lead assessment and evaluation of honors and global education programs, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with accreditation standards.

Provide leadership in developing university-wide policies and initiatives related to honors and global education.

Represent the university when traveling abroad to meet with various existing partners and when developing new connections.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution. Eight years of experience as a faculty member or administrator, including leadership in honors education, global engagement, or related areas. Academic record sufficient to qualify for faculty appointment as full professor in an appropriate discipline.

License/Certification:

 

Knowledge Of:

University structure *
Academic programs*
Budgeting *
Strategic planning *
Higher education issues *

Skill In:

Written and interpersonal communication *
Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable software *
Collaboration to effectively work with internal and external constituencies and organizations *

Ability To:

Provide leadership and direction *
Manage a budget *
Successfully collaborate with faculty, deans, and directors from a wide variety of programs and university governance groups *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Demonstrated success in strategic planning, budget management, and collaborative leadership.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

 

Additional Information:

 

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.