Director of Clearfield Branch Campus career at Lock Haven University in Lock Haven

Lock Haven University is hiring Director of Clearfield Branch Campus on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:35:00 GMT. Director of Clearfield Branch Campus Lock Haven University Lock Haven University seeks applications and nominations for a seasoned, entrepreneurial higher education administrator to lead the Clearfield Branch Campus into the next phase of development. The successful candidate will be familiar with the unique challenges and opportunities of branch campuses and will have a passion for providing...

Director of Clearfield Branch Campus

Location: Lock Haven Pennsylvania

Description: Lock Haven University is hiring Director of Clearfield Branch Campus right now, this career will be placed in Pennsylvania. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Lock Haven University

Lock Haven University seeks applications and nominations for a seasoned, entrepreneurial higher education administrator to lead the Clearfield Branch Campus into the next phase of development. The successful candidate will be familiar with the unique challenges and opportunities of branch campuses and will have a passion for providing public higher education in a rural setting.

LHUP is one of fourteen institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, enrolling approximately 5,029 undergraduate students and 337 graduate students. The Clearfield Campus serves approximately 350 students and offers associate, bachelors, and masters degrees in disciplines as diverse as nursing, business, criminal justice, and physician assistant. Distance education technologies are used to coordinate educational experiences between two campuses and with the community.

The Clearfield campus is located in rural north central Pennsylvania in the scenic Appalachian Mountains along Route 80, one hour west of the Lock Haven campus, one hour northwest of State College, and two hours northeast of Pittsburgh. The borough of Clearfield has a population of approximately 6600. The Clearfield campus consists of Founders Hall, a very attractive three story building opened in 2001; a three story classroom building well equipped with instructional technology and a large meeting room for special events opened in 2009; and a privately owned and operated apartment complex. The Clearfield Educational Foundation has a history of strong advocacy for LHU's presence in the region.

The director's success is measured by the degree to which LHUP's Clearfield Campus is considered to be an integral and vital part of the county's economic development and by the degree to which students, faculty, and staff thrive at the campus. S/he must have a vision for the role of the Clearfield Campus within the university and within the community and must be adept at translating that vision into the daily life of the campus.

Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, the director provides overall leadership and administration for the Clearfield Campus. The Director oversees the staff and operation of the campus, and coordinates all aspects of public relations. Specific duties and responsibilities can be viewed at: http://www.lhup.edu/clearfield/

Fullest consideration will be given to candidates with the following qualifications: 5 years of higher education experience within a branch campus or community college setting; strong leadership, diplomacy, communication, interpersonal, planning, time management, allocation skills; strong organization skills and the ability to work with others as a team member in creating a collegial atmosphere; commitment and appreciation for diversity and value international and multicultural perspectives within the educational environment . The successful candidate must be able to communicate well and/or perform well in an interview and successfully complete the interview process. Preference will be given to those with a terminal professional degree; a master's degree is required. Preferred qualifications include successful grant-writing and fundraising experience, familiarity with the capabilities of distance education, and experience in a collective bargaining environment.

SALARY: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. A generous benefits package is included.

NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS: Applicants must apply on line at: https://jobs.lhup.edu. Nominations may be submitted to: Director of Clearfield Campus Search, Attn: Albert Jones, East Campus J205, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 17745. Review of applications will begin September 14, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Lock Haven University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from persons of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. For more information, visit our web site at www.lhup.edu.
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