"Dean for the College of Business Administration"

Key Role

Provide visionary leadership and operational management for the College, ensuring alignment with GUST’s strategic priorities and commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and societal impact.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, growth, and continuous improvement of the College’s programs and services in line with GUST’s Strategic Plan.
• Foster a research culture addressing key national and regional priorities (e.g., entrepreneurship, economic sustainability).
• Build strong industry, government, and community partnerships to enhance student employability and societal impact.
• Promote interdisciplinary initiatives and innovation in teaching and learning.
• Oversee the development and implementation of academic programs, ensuring alignment with international standards, market needs, and the University’s strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage strategic plans for the College’s human resources, laboratory facilities, scientific equipment, and physical infrastructure to support its educational and research mission.
• Provide strategic leadership in student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives, and collaborate on marketing and promotional activities to enhance the College’s visibility and competitiveness.
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of College policies and procedures, ensuring consistency with University guidelines and regulatory requirements before submission to the VP Academic Affairs and Policy & Procedures Review Committee.
• Coordinate academic and research activities across College departments, ensuring alignment of course offerings, research initiatives, and collaborative opportunities.
• Assess and define the College’s needs for new faculty and administrative staff, and implement appropriate recruitment and onboarding strategies.
• Provide guidance to faculty on budget planning, goal setting, curriculum development, program design, class scheduling, and policy interpretation.
• Represent the College on the University Council and contribute to institutional decision-making.
• Prepare and present an annual report to the VP Academic Affairs and the President, outlining the College’s achievements, challenges, and recommended solutions.

Operational Responsibilities

• Review and approve student degree plans.
• Certify the completion of all academic requirements for student graduation.
• Teach undergraduate or graduate courses as assigned.
• Oversee all faculty affairs, including advising on appointments, leave, promotions, and grievances.
• Approve administrative requests (travel, leave, procurement).
• Monitor academic progress and examinations across the College.
• Identify and communicate the College’s IT needs.
• Review and approve faculty requests for conference attendance.
• Ensure timely submission of meeting minutes and support escalation processes.

Qualifications

Education

PhD degree from an accredited University in one of the disciplines of the College.

Experience

Must have a minimum of 7 years’ senior administrative experience in an American-style university, with demonstrated leadership in a current or prior role. Must attain a Full Professorship rank with a minimum of 4 years.

Job Specific Competencies

• Academic leadership and administration.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• An excellent record of publications in international referred journals, and some international recognition.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• People management skills.

Note: The applicant must provide 3 references along with the contact details.