Dean of the College of Business & Technology

Job ID: 288122
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

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Job Summary

The Dean of the College of Business & Technology (COBT) will provide leadership and oversight for the strategic, academic, intellectual and administrative affairs of the college. Reporting directly to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, the dean is the college's chief academic, executive, and fiscal officer and a member of the Council of Deans and Academic Affairs Leadership Team. The dean will be charged with creating a shared vision for the college that will support the university's commitment to teaching excellence and advance its mission to provide rigorous, high quality undergraduate and graduate professional programs. The dean must be a forward-thinking, collaborative, energetic, and accomplished administrator, with a history of decisive and innovative leadership. The dean will work with development staff to fund raise, develop and administer the college's budget, and ensure the college's active collaboration with the community.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Direction - 30%
Serve as the chief academic and administrative leader of the College of Business & Technology, supervising all operations and serving as the advocate for college programs and needs.
Provide visionary leadership to ensure programs within the college are excellent, relevant, transformative, viable for the future, and supportive of the university's strategic plan, Imagine 2030, mission, and vision.
Development of short and long-term plans to advance the college's educational objectives within the context of the university's vision.
Advise the provost on all matters of programs/services, budget, facilities, and personnel.

Faculty & Staff Management - 15%
Support and plan the on-going development of chairs, faculty, and staff, including faculty evaluation and feedback to faculty on performance.
Support the faculty through mentoring programs and in achieving standards of excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and service to the university, community, and profession.
Recommend the appointment, salary, promotion, and tenure of faculty.
Recruit and employ high quality faculty and staff.
Responsible for working with the Department Chairs to staff all classes and the supervision of all employees in the college including administration of performance evaluations.

Academic Program Oversight - 15%
Participate in a program review for evaluation of existing degrees, certification, and other academic programs and implementation of improvements to enhance the quality of instruction, academic programs, and research for the purpose of student success.
Manage college facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes quality learning in classroom and laboratories.
Support graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain admission to graduate or professional Schools.
Implementation of improvements to enhance quality of instruction, academic programs, and research.

Financial Management & Resource Development - 20%
Develop, recommend, and administer the College of Business & Technology budget within funding limits.
Expand and diversify funding sources in collaboration with University Advancement and the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects through external and internal avenues.
Partner with the College of Business & Technology advisory boards for fundraising, program reviews, strategic planning, and assistance with the professional development of majors.

Relationship Building & Communication - 15%
Foster collaborative relationships within and across the university.
Maintain and strengthen strategic relationships with the community, alumni, benefactors, and partners in the public and private sector on behalf of the college and university.
Continue to enhance networks among the University System of Georgia institutions and the Deans of Colleges of Business & Technology
Communicate effectively through outlets such as social media with College of Business & Technology alumni, donors, board members, and friends.
Serve on governance teams and committees, and perform other duties as assigned by the provost/vice president for Academic Affairs.

Other - 5%
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
An earned terminal degree from an AACSB-accredited institution of higher education or regionally accredited institution in a discipline within the College of Business & Technology.

Other Required Qualifications
AACSB Scholarly Academic status as defined by the College of Business & Technology.
An awareness of current trends in higher education and experience with innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning particularly in a liberal arts education;
Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Required Experience
A record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure.
A strong record of progressively responsible and relevant university leadership experience.
A minimum of five years of relevant academic leadership experience including significant and progressive administration experiences at the department chair level or above.
Significant and successful experience in faculty evaluation and professional development and in managing enrollment and complex budgets.
Experience with shared governance and a consultative leadership style.
Record of successful fundraising and alumni engagement.
AACSB and ABET Accreditation experience.
Experience in communicating the benefits of a liberal arts education in the 21st century.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
Record of successful community outreach.
Experience as a college dean.
Experience in accreditation.
Demonstrated ability to articulate the contemporary value of liberal arts education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Lead complex academic organization.
Make sound decisions regarding resources, programs and personnel.
Build consensus among stakeholders.
Advocate effectively for college needs and priorities.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships.
Navigate complex organizational structures.
Analyze complex data and trends.
Balance competing priorities and demands.
Foster innovation while maintaining academic excellence.
Adapt leadership approach to different situations.
Maintain composure under pressure.
Think strategically while managing day-to-day operations.

KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence.
Deep understanding of academic program development and assessment.
Knowledge of accreditation processes and requirements.
Understanding of budget management and resource allocation.
Knowledge of faculty development and evaluation processes.
Familiarity with fundraising and advancement strategies.
Understanding of current trends in higher education.

SKILLS
Strategic planning and implementation.
Academic leadership and program development.
Budget development and fiscal management.
Personnel management and performance evaluation.
Grant writing and external funding acquisition.
Relationship building with internal/external stakeholders.
Effective written and verbal communication.
Social media and digital communication proficiency.
Data-driven decision making.
Change management.
Conflict resolution.
Collaborative leadership style.