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Business Title: Interim Dean of the Division of Extended Studies
Position Reports to: Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Size Budget Managed: 55 million
Purpose:
The mission of Extended Studies is to \"extend higher education beyond
traditional boundaries.\" The scope of Extended Studies programming is
extensive - with approximately 38% of the University\'s credit-hours,
and almost all of its noncredit activity. The interim dean position
provides vision, leadership and strategic direction for the
University\'s credit and noncredit educational outreach efforts through
the following programs: Boise State Online (including the units eCampus
Center and Enrollment and Student Success), Community Educational
Outreach, Concurrent Enrollment, Summer Sessions, Professional and
Continuing Education, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Boise State
Public Radio. Extended Studies does not have direct ownership of
academic programming, so to execute the Division\'s mission, the dean
must cultivate strong partnerships and relationships internal to Boise
State and with external entities.
**This is an internal opportunity open only to current, benefit-eligible
employees of Boise State University.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):**
Master\'s degree
5 years of director-level management experience in higher education
or similar work
Experience in educational outreach and online education
Experience in significant budget oversight and understanding of
alternative funding models
Demonstrated experience in building successful partnerships with
other college departments, administration, business and industry
Preferred Qualifications (Education and Experience):
Doctoral/terminal degree
Higher education leadership experience in a variety of roles or
university areas
Experience working across a variety of student audiences and
credit/non-credit academic offerings
Proven history of successful partnership development
Track record of strategic advocacy to advance programs and
initiatives
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Leadership, strategic planning critical decision-making and
management skills
Knowledge of best practices in online and continuing education
across the country
Budget and financial management skills
Knowledge of market assessment, program planning and project
management skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Excellent problem-solving, negotiating and facilitation skills
Ability to analyze and organize complex organizational systems and
processes
Knowledge of adult learners and their needs
Ability to operate within the university culture, standards,
policies and procedures
Ability to manage priorities with multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work and collaborate successfully with persons, programs,
organizations, agencies and the community with distinctly varied
missions, goals and objectives.
Spirit of innovation and willingness to approach higher education in
an entrepreneurial manner
Proactive and intentional approach to relationship building and
solution identification
Ability to share high-impact information with various stakeholders
with a high degree of professionalism and alignment with the
University and Division mission
Essential Functions:
Key Responsibilities
50% of Time the Position must:
Provide vision, leadership and strategic direction for Boise State
University\'s educational outreach efforts.
As needed, develop and execute a strategic plan for Extended Studies (in
coordination with Extended Studies Leadership team), to fulfill Boise
State University\'s mission, goals and objectives regarding enrollment,
and educational outreach to individuals, communities, and organizations.
Lead the University\'s efforts to fulfil the State Board of Education\'s
charge to ensure access and opportunities for individuals to continue
their education regardless of their location, age and job
responsibilities.
Meet regularly with leaders inside and outside of the University to
connect institutional resources with educational needs and opportunities
in the community.
Help drive enrollment and revenue-generation by facilitating online,
off-campus and noncredit programming that connects the University to new
audiences.
Devise programs and funding models that help achieve the strategic
vision for educational outreach. Help the academic colleges identify and
implement entrepreneurial opportunities that align with the
University\'s mission.
Advocate for educational outreach, online education and professional and
lifelong learning programs. Lead initiatives to recruit and serve the
University\'s nontraditional students (adult learners, concurrent
enrollment students, noncredit students, etc.).
Assist the Division with transition to and continued operations in a new
budget model.
Develop and maintai
