Dean, Health & Human Services

Columbus State Community College; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College seeks a dynamic academic leader to advance student success, access, and excellence in a changing higher education landscape. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean will guide the division’s strategic direction, overseeing 63 faculty and 522 adjunct positions across a diverse student body.

The Dean will lead a period of transition, including the OhioHealth Hall opening in 2027, while championing partnerships, resource growth, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution and at least five years of progressive leadership experience are required.
• A doctoral degree, experience in higher education leadership, or leadership of a Health & Human Services‑based department are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, strategic, and transformational leadership to shape the division’s future.
• Oversee 63 faculty positions and 522 adjunct positions serving a diverse student body.
• Guide the division through a significant transition including the OhioHealth Hall opening in 2027.
• Champion student success and career pathways, build a partnership-first culture, and grow the program portfolio.
• Strengthen resources and operational excellence across the division.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Academic leadership

Collaboration

Change management

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

CSCC seeks a dynamic, student-first academic leader committed to student success, access, and academic excellence in an evolving higher education landscape. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and partnering closely with the President, the Executive Vice President, President’s Cabinet, and leaders across the College, the Dean will guide the strategic direction of the division, which serves thousands of students each term. As the academic leader of one of Columbus State’s crucial divisions, the Dean of Health & Human Services plays an integral role in advancing the College’s mission, vision, values, commitments, and strategic pillars and shaping the academic future of Central Ohio.

The Dean will provide visible, strategic, and transformational leadership to shape an innovative future for the division, overseeing 63 faculty positions and 522 adjunct positions serving a diverse student body that is 50.2% first‑generation, 39% students of color, and 80% attending debt free. The Dean will champion student success and career pathways, build a partnership‑first culture, grow the program portfolio, lead the division through a significant period of transition including the opening of OhioHealth Hall in 2027, and strengthen resources and operational excellence. A minimum of aMaster’sdegree from an accredited institution and at least five years of progressive leadership experience are required. A doctoral degree, experience in higher education leadership, a degree in one of the division’s disciplines, and leadership of a Health & Human Services‑based department are preferred, as is public‑sector experience.

Founded in 1963, Columbus State Community College is Central Ohio’s front door to higher education, preparing more than 41,000 students each year for good jobs. Columbus State makes education accessible, affordable, and high‑quality for students, whether they are recent high school graduates, adult learners, career changers, or transfer students, and generates a $1.8 billion annual economic impact for the region. The College offers associate degrees, certificate programs, and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing across its downtown Columbus campus, Delaware campus, Regional Learning Centers, and online. In 2023, Columbus State partnered with OhioHealth to double the number of graduates in high‑demand healthcare fields over the next decade, anchored by the $120 million OhioHealth Hall opening in 2027. Columbus is one of the fastest‑growing cities in the Midwest, home to 15 Fortune 1000 headquarters, world‑class research institutions, and a thriving, diverse metropolitan community.