SUNY Delhi seeks a dynamic, forward thinking, and engaging Dean for the School of Applied Technologies. SUNY Delhi prides itself on being a welcoming college community for all. Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are integral components of the highest quality academic programs and the strongest campus climate. The college seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that inclusive excellence will be affirmed.

The Dean of Applied Technologies & Architecture reports to the Provost and provides leadership, supervision and administration of divisional academic programs. The division includes a wide array of applied academic programs from the certificate to the associate and baccalaureate levels.

These programs are focused on preparing students for transfer or career opportunities. The Dean is responsible for maintaining and developing strong, student-focused academic programs, developing strategies for student recruitment and retention and selection and supervision of divisional faculty and staff. The Dean serves as a member of the Dean's Council, participates in the College's strategic planning, and works closely with both academic and administrative areas of the College.

THE DEAN OVERSEES THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS:

• Automotive Technology/Automotive Mechanics
• Architecture
• Carpentry
• Construction Management/Construction Technology
• Electrical Construction and Instrumentation/Plumbing/Refrigeration or Utility Operations
• Facilities Management
• Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Mechatronics Design/Mechatronics Technology
• IBEW Online
• Plumbing and Electrical/Plumbing and Instrumentation
• Residential Constructions
• Welding Technology

POSITION DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Academic:

• Participate in the development of the strategic vision, short and long-range plans, and goals and objectives in support of SUNY Delhi's mission.
• Work with accrediting agencies to maintain and/or achieve program accreditation.
• Improve instruction and student learning through the development, implementation and use of course and program level assessment.
• Work with department faculty to develop new program initiatives in response to student, workforce and economic development needs. Develop new curricula and prepare proposals to obtain approval.
• Oversee and delegate responsibility for the academic advisement of divisional students.
• Assist in graduate placement.
• Promote scholarships and gifts to the college.
• Oversee recruitment of and work closely with program advisory councils.
• Facilitate program and curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Work with the office of Career & Business Development staff to develop and deliver off campus instructional programs.
• Develop and deliver academic programs to non-traditional students in distance learning locations/venues.
• Oversee program laboratory facilities.

Management:

• Provide supervision, administration and leadership for divisional programs, faculty and staff members on a daily basis.
• Facilitate and serve as a channel for reciprocal communication between the faculty and staff within the Division, across divisions and across functions within the college.
• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, supervision and evaluation of divisional faculty, professional and classified staff.
• Provide leadership in the pursuit of grant funding opportunities, including the preparation of grant proposals.
• Recommend and oversee divisional budgets.
• Approve divisional course schedules, teaching and staff assignments.
• Organize, appoint and/or serve on appropriate academic and administrative committees.
• Work with Campus Information Systems to enhance the use of technology in instruction and departmental administration.
• Recommend and approve the acquisition and maintenance of divisional equipment and supplies.
• Prioritize acquisition of academic equipment based on college and divisional goals.
• Represent SUNY Delhi at appropriate community, University and professional functions and meetings.
• Develop and maintain industry contacts.
• Oversee recruitment of and work closely with program advisory councils.
• Prepare college catalog and other appropriate descriptive materials.
• Develop and prepare requested reports.
• Monitor and guide program/divisional student projects (example: new spec houses).

Recruitment/Admissions:

• Continually investigate and develop ways of improving services to students.
• Work closely with enrollment and college advancement staff to promote SUNY Delhi, achieve targeted enrollment growth within new programs and increase enrollment in under-enrolled programs.
• Participate in admissions activities to highlight divisional programs.

• Master's degree in a related or appropriate area
• Significant teaching experience, academic administrative experience, and/or relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, human relations, financial management, oral and written communications, analytical and team building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in the technical areas covered by divisional academic programs.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administration, and members of the industries/trades divisional programs represent.

• Salary: $120,000-$130,000. (Salary is commensurate with experience and education)
• Full time, 12-month position
• Management confidential position, MP-3
• Onsite position
• Reports to: Provost
• This position offers full New York State Management Confidential benefits ,which are among the most comprehensive in the country.
• SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.