"Dean of the College of Business"

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