Dean, Professional Studies- Accepting Applications

Search Status: Application material received by May 1, 2024 will receive primary consideration. Review of applications will start immediately.
Saint Francis University is a small, private, liberal arts institution in the Catholic, Franciscan tradition. Founded by Franciscan Friars in 1847, Saint Francis University is the oldest Franciscan college/university in the United States. Located in rural Loretto, Pennsylvania, the University enrolls approx. 1700 undergraduate students and 700 graduate students. Saint Francis offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and graduate programs to about 2500 students. By emphasizing values, skills, and knowledge, each program provides an understanding of Franciscan heritage, values and traditions.
Saint Francis University is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual who will demonstrate the highest level of executive leadership in driving the future direction, promotion, and advancement of the Division of Professional Studies (DPS) online programs, adult and professional studies, and workforce development. The Dean is directly responsible to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for the management and administration of the Division of Professional Studies, including planning and budgeting, the hiring of faculty and staff, management of internal and external communication, and the design of innovative programs and curriculum delivery methods.
The Dean shall possess a doctoral degree, or at a minimum, a terminal degree in the field and have relevant experience in administration, teaching, and design of educational programs. A minimum of eight years in online and/or adult education. Grant writing experience a plus. Knowledge of trends in higher education online and adult learning and of enrollment management trends and efforts nationally and internationally.
Interested candidates should complete an online application, then submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and names and contact information for three professional references to ******** .
Saint Francis University is committed to diversity of students, staff and faculty and encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. AA/EOE

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