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OSU-Institute of Technology

Contact Name & Email

Heather Ortiz, heather.ortiz@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education & experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

The Dean of the School of Technology, Arts, Sciences and Health, STASH, reports directly to the Vice Provost and serves as the unit’s senior academic leader. The School includes programs in Creative and Information Technologies, Industry Leadership, Arts and Sciences, Culinary Arts, and Nursing. The Dean provides strategic leadership for the School’s personnel, academic offerings, resources, and facilities. As a member of the University’s Academic Council, the Dean represents the School and the institution with internal and external stakeholders and advances its academic mission and priorities.

SCHOOL SUMMARY:

The School of Technology, Arts, Sciences, and Health is a workforce driven academic unit that prepares students for immediate employment or seamless transfer to four-year institutions. The School serves approximately 1,400 students as of Fall 2025 and experienced 5 percent enrollment growth this fall, reflecting strong demand across its programs. With more than 15 degree paths spanning information technologies, healthcare, creative disciplines, business, leadership, and transfer studies, STASH delivers hands on learning in industry aligned facilities with a 18:1 student to faculty ratio. Faculty bring both academic and industry expertise, ensuring students graduate with practical skills and professional readiness. Through strong employer partnerships and transfer agreements, STASH advances student success while contributing to regional workforce and economic development priorities.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Should possess the credentials necessary to qualify as a faculty member for one of the School’s programs; graduate degree(s) highly preferred. Individuals with alternate combinations of credentials and/or experience may be considered.

Experience:

• A history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in collaborative management and leadership; experience in higher education administration preferred.
• Postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse constituencies.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to plan, organize and fulfill complex initiatives.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with technology.
• Ability to research and interpret federal, state and institutional policies.
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing higher education; comprehension of land-grant colleges and universities preferred.
• Ability to effectively engage community and industry leaders and alumni.
• Ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility and judgment.
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, budgeting and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively with and promote diverse populations.
• Superior interpersonal skills—including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.

Communication Skills:

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, exercise decorum in all interactions with stakeholders, and be able to effectively recognize and mitigate conflict.