Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning

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Company: Ohio University

Location: Athens, OH 45701

Description:

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information

Job Title
Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning

Applications Accepted From
University Wide

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is only open to current Ohio University employees.

Please complete the online application and attach the required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 8, 2025

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number
20166734S

Job Description

Reporting to the Dean of University College, the Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning will strategize, coordinate, expand, assess, and track the work being done by the University's Dynamic Strategy on Experiential Learning. The position will work with campus constituents (e.g., faculty, staff, students), existing internal academically-focused programs and extend academic offerings through outreach to companies/agencies that could be part of the academic experiential learning activities for undergraduate students. The position will support efforts to innovate and integrate experiential learning within and across curricula, facilitate collaboration between units that provide curricular and co-curricular experiences across the university. This position will supervise the offices associated with academic experiential learning. These include but are not limited to global opportunities (study away/abroad), community engagement, academic experiential learning opportunities and programmatic areas that will emerge from the strategic plan work groups.

Primary accountabilities include:
1. Lead and strengthen Ohio University's infrastructure around experiential learning through tracking, strategy, assessment, and collaboration. In particular, strategize with units inside University College and outside (e.g., Vice President for Research [undergraduate research], Division of Student Affairs [leadership]). Collaborates with UC constituents and campus leadership to provide strategy and analysis around new experiential learning programs, projecting, maintaining, monitoring, analyzing, and ensuring accountability and viability related to student success, enrollment projections, reporting, complex analysis, approvals, and financial strategic planning.
2. Oversee the programmatic areas under "Experiential Learning" within University College. Give guidance to experiential learning, community engagement, and global opportunities. Support the enhanced use of evidence-based practices regarding academic enhancement related activities to students, parents, faculty and staff. Collaborate with academic units to expand portfolio of experiential learning opportunities and enhance proficiencies in experiential pedagogies. Train staff and partners on best practices of experiential education, including principles for ethical experiential engagement. Contribute to the implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of experiential components in BRICKS general education. Facilitate the development and implementation plan for experiential learning.
3. Pursue external funding to support experiential learning opportunities for students. Engage with the University College Dean and Division of Advancement for developing and executing a strategy for fundraising and alumni connections with experiential learning. Develop and administer university-wide awards and recognition for experiential learning.
4. Supervise the Director of Community Engagement, Director of Global Opportunities, and Director of Experiential Curriculum Integration. Develop and implement strategies for team accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree
At least 9 years work experience
At least 6 years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral Degree would be advantageous for consulting with graduate units to discuss appropriate experiential learning opportunities.

Department
University College, Dean's Office

Pay Rate

$80,593-$108,801

Job Open Date
04/24/2025

Posting Close Date

5/08/2025

Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment

Months
12 month

Planning Unit
University College

Work Schedule

Campus
Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40

Expected duration of assignment
on-going

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Dr. Dave Nguyen, nguyend4@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Job Information

Employment Type
full-time regular

Job Family/Subfamily
Academic and Program Management-Academic Administration

Career Track & Level
M 4

Pay Grade
CA&P|20|

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