Dean of Engineering jobs in Pennsylvania

The purpose of this position is to support scientific research and educational efforts in the School of Science and Engineering by supporting the Dean and acting as an active team member of the SOSE Dean’s Office. The team member in this position provides day to day support for the dean, including projects. Additionally, they are tasked with payroll, overseeing large school events such as graduation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the other members of the team to plan events such as graduation, fall fest etc

Does payroll biweekly

Work with the Dean on projects including accreditation, key performance indicators and other projects

Hire and supervise the student aide

Working with other team members to support school efforts including but not limited to URP, student standing with the Asst Dean and the DOBA

Duties as assigned by the supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience

Preferred qualifications:

1-3 years of experience is preferred working in an academic environment

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word; Adobe Pro; ability to learn other programs

Ability to work as a team, take initiative on projects, and be flexible regarding day to day work duties

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.