Strategic Assistant Dean, Construction & Industrial Tech

Grand Canyon University Inc.

Phoenix (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401K savings plan
Paid time off
Education Tuition Discount Program
Free parking

Job summary

Grand Canyon University seeks an inaugural Assistant Dean of the College of Construction & Industrial Technologies (CCIT) in Phoenix. This senior leader will guide vision, strategy, and operational excellence across accreditation, academic planning, faculty recruitment, and program development while expanding industry partnerships at a national level.

The role blends construction/manufacturing expertise with a passion for teaching and Christian leadership, aiming to scale programs with rigor,

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree required; significant leadership in engineering, construction, or manufacturing.
  • Experience guiding accreditation, academic planning, and faculty recruitment.
  • Experience building industry partnerships at national levels.
  • Ability to lead across operations, strategy, and curriculum alignment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership and faith-integrated education.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a Christ-centered worldview in leadership, policy, and faculty engagement.
  • Provide strategic direction for CCIT program development and growth.
  • Foster accreditation readiness, curriculum design, and assessment systems.
  • Oversee budget, operations, and resource allocation for program sustainability.
  • Build strong industry partnerships and collaborate with campus partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Academic leadership
Industry partnerships
Faculty development
Operations management

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Grand Canyon University seeks an inaugural Assistant Dean of the College of Construction & Industrial Technologies (CCIT) in Phoenix. This senior leader will guide vision, strategy, and operational excellence across accreditation, academic planning, faculty recruitment, and program development while expanding industry partnerships at a national level.

The role blends construction/manufacturing expertise with a passion for teaching and Christian leadership, aiming to scale programs with rigor,

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