Dean and Chief Administrative Officer - Kent State East Liverpool and Salem Campuses

December 14, 2023

Please see updated position profile for the Dean and Chief Administrative Officer of Kent State East Liverpool and Salem Campuses.

POSITION PROFILE (PDF) 

November 6, 2023

Dear Kent State Community, 

I am pleased to announce that we have launched a search for Dean and Chief Administrative Officer of Kent State University at East Liverpool and Salem. The dean serves as chief academic and administrative officer, providing overall leadership and direction, with responsibility for all aspects of campus administration and operations. This includes campus outreach activities, financial management, academic and administrative policies and procedures, and physical plant operations and maintenance.

Thank you to Denise Bartell, Ph.D., associate provost, for agreeing to chair this search as well as the entire search committee, made up of faculty, staff, students, and community members.

My deepest gratitude goes to Brad Bielski, Ph.D., who has successfully served in this position since August 2022.

The search committee seeks your input regarding the experience and qualities we should seek in our next dean and chief administrator officer, regional campuses. Please share your thoughts on the opportunities, challenges, characteristics, and qualifications for the next dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State at East Liverpool and Salem by completing the committee's online survey

We have secured Greenwood/Asher and Associates for their consulting services. Any interested parties or nomination of candidates should be sent to the contact information listed below:

Jim Johnsen, Ed.D., Vice President of Executive Search
Shelley Feather, Senior Executive Search Consultant and Practice Leader

E-mail: jimjohnsen@greenwoodsearch.com
E-mail: shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com

Sincerely,
Melody Tankersley, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President and Provost