Dean of Technical Studies in Zanesville, Ohio at Zane State College

Position Summary The Dean of Technical Studies serves as the primary academic leader for the Technical Studies division, providing visionary oversight for programs in engineering technologies, information technologies, business, and related disciplines. Reporting to the Vice President of Academics, the Dean aligns divisional operations with the College’s mission and strategic plan, championing student success, equity, and data-informed decision-making.

This role has a hiring range of $99,000.00 - $115,500.00 USD Annually with a potential maximum of $190,000.00 within this pay band.
Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a multi-year divisional strategic plan aligned with regional workforce needs.

• Serve on the President’s Extended Cabinet and lead accreditation and continuous quality improvement efforts.

• Champion a student-centered culture prioritizing access, equity, retention, and completion.

Academic Divisional Leadership

• Oversee instructional quality, curriculum design, and course delivery for rigorous learning experiences.

• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff; oversee program reviews and academic scheduling.

• Lead academic planning, including environmental scanning for new program development and discontinuation.

Financial & Fiscal Management

• Develop and monitor annual operating budgets; conduct resource forecasting and cost-benefit analyses.

• Pursue revenue-generation opportunities, including grants and workforce development contracts.

• Ensure transparent and accountable fiscal practices aligned with strategic priorities.

Partnerships & Engagement

• Cultivate strategic relationships with K-12 districts (dual enrollment), industry partners, and four-year institutions.

• Participate in regional economic development planning to position the College as a key talent pipeline partner.

Culture of Respect (The "Three R's")

• Actively model and reinforce Respect, Responsiveness, and Responsibility.

• Foster an inclusive environment and serve as a liaison between the CAO’s office and divisional stakeholders.

• Cultivate psychological safety through open dialogue and a growth mindset.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in a Technical Studies discipline, Higher Education Administration, or Educational Leadership.

• Experience: Current or recent college-level teaching experience; minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible higher education leadership.

• Skills: Proven record in budget management, staff supervision, and commitment to inclusive excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.).

• Five (5) or more years of academic leadership experience, preferably in a community college setting.

• Success in grant writing, regional accreditation, and K-12/workforce partnership development.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in data analysis and institutional research interpretation.

• Ability to lead decisively in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.

Zane State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a nursing mother, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation.

ZSC offers an excellent benefits package including the following:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and personal leave
• 4 Day work week - M-Th 7:30-5:30 with evening and weekend expectations as needed

2025 SB1 Statement of Commitment

As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Zane State College will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

The final candidate is subject to the successful completion of reference checks and a background check.