Dean of Campus and Community Engagement
Ohio
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Job summary
Ohio University’s Regional Higher Education program seeks a Dean of Campus and Community Engagement to elevation the Lancaster campus. You will represent the university regionally, cultivate partnerships with employers and community groups, and lead new programs and revenue initiatives to support enrollment growth and workforce development.
The role requires significant campus leadership, collaboration with Athens-based divisions, and overseeing operations and budgets while advancing student
Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- 7 years of management/leadership experience or 5 years in higher education leadership.
- Experience in budget oversight, collaboration, community engagement, economic development or fundraising, and strategic planning.
- Strong communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills with commitment to student success.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead ambassador for Ohio University in the region and build partnerships with employers and officials.
- Identify and develop new academic offerings and revenue-generating initiatives aligned with OHIO priorities.
- Provide administrative and operational leadership for the Lancaster campus and oversee budgeting.
- Collaborate with university leadership and campus peers on strategic initiatives and planning.
Skills
Education
Job description
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
Applicant Portal Voluntary Demographics. The information requested below is used to assist us in our compliance with Federal/State equal employment opportunity record keeping and reporting. Your response is voluntary and will not be used in any way to determine your eligibility for employment.
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application materials by the November 12, 2026.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.
Business Title Dean of Campus and Community Engagement (Public: Open to the Public)
This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Position available to start as soon as May 1, 2027.
Regional Higher Education (RHE) serves students throughout southeastern and portions of central Ohio with a comprised enrollment of approximately 4,000 students. For more information about Regional Higher Education, please visit www.ohio.edu/regional.
The Lancaster Campus lies just southeast of the Columbus metropolitan area and at the edge of the Hocking Hills. The Lancaster Campus serves students from Fairfield County and the surrounding region, many of whom are first generation and non-traditional; employs full-time faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff members; and offers associate and baccalaureate degrees, as well as general education coursework to support students who plan to relocate to the Athens campus.
The Dean of Campus and Community Engagement as Ohio University’s primary representative and liaison in the region. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Regional Higher Education and Partnerships, the Dean of Campus and Community Engagement strengthens university visibility, advances strategic partnerships, and ensures effective campus operations that support an engaging, student-centered environment.
Serve as the lead ambassador for Ohio University in the region, representing the campus at community, governmental, and institutional engagements.
Build and sustain strong partnerships with employers, school districts, community organizations, and local officials to support enrollment growth, workforce development, and community engagement.
Collaborate with University Advancement and campus partners to cultivate philanthropic support, pursue grants, and expand scholarships and external funding.
Work closely with Athens-based colleges and divisions to identify and develop new academic offerings, workforce programs, and revenue-generating initiatives that meet regional needs and align with OHIO priorities.
Expand experiential learning, internships, and career pathways in partnership with regional employers.
Assess community demand for continuing education, non-credit training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
Provide administrative and operational leadership for the campus, fostering a collaborative, equitable, and engaged environment for faculty, staff, and students.
Support the academic mission through coordination with academic units, including faculty service, instructional support, and adjunct supervision.
Oversee campus student services, serving as the primary point of contact for student concerns and ensuring prompt, compliant resolution.
Manage campus budgeting in coordination with Regional Higher Education.
Lead campus facility planning, event coordination, emergency preparedness, and safety operations in collaboration with university and local partners.
Work regularly with the Vice Provost, Regional Higher Education leadership, and campus peers to advance strategic initiatives and contribute to planning and decision-making at the unit and university levels.
Position Profile: University Representation & Regional Partnerships, Revenue Generation & Program Development, Campus Leadership & Operations, University Collaboration.
Level Summary: Responsible for the management of a campus, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve campus objectives. Contributes to unit operational plans by aligning goals with broader institutional strategies.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages multiple teams. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors.
Fiscal Responsibilities: Oversees a large budget.
Problem Solving: Solves strategic, organizational problems and ensures continuous improvement.
Independence of Action: High degree of autonomy in decision-making, accountable for large areas.
Communication and Collaboration: Collaborates with executive leadership, internal and external partners to drive organizational goals.
Physical Requirements: This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution
- 7 years of management/organizational leadership experience OR 5 years of higher education leadership
- Demonstrated experience in budget oversight; fostering collaborative work environments; community engagement; economic development OR fundraising; and strategic planning.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; commitment to student success and the mission of regional campuses.
- Earned doctorate
- Higher education administrative experience
- Knowledge of associate and bachelor’s degree programs, student and academic support services, and continuing education
- Experience with workforce development or college-level teaching
Department LNCSTR Dean's Office Pay Rate Commensurate with experience. Ohio University also offers a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits .
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Pay Grade EXEC Pay Range EXEC 00 FLSA Status Exempt Job Category Administrative at-will appointment Employment Type full-time regular Job Family Academic & Program Management Job Sub Family Academic Administration Job Level EXEC Job Open Date 10/15/2026 Posting End Date 11/12/2026 Planning Unit Regional Higher Education Work Schedule As an Executive level position, based on need, early morning, evening and weekend hours are required. Otherwise, the standard University operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Months 12 month Campus Lancaster, Ohio Expected hours worked per week 40 Expected duration of assignment ongoing Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Kim Hayden, hayden@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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