"Dean of the School of Business and Leadership"

Job Details

WittKieffer is proud to partner with DePauw University as it seeks its next Dean of the School of Business and Leadership (SBL). The SBL, which launched in the fall of 2023 as part of DePauw's Bold & Gold strategic plan, offers business school education on the foundation of a liberal arts and sciences education at a top liberal arts college. The School also embodies DePauw's mission, which calls for the University to develop "leaders the world needs through an uncommon commitment to the liberal arts."

An important component of DePauw's strategic plan aligns academic programs into a groundbreaking three-school framework. DePauw centers and strengthens the liberal arts and sciences as the foundation for academic innovation, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and the elevation of each student's potential; every DePauw student, regardless of school or major, will be broadly educated in the liberal arts and sciences. The faculty remain affiliated with their home department or program, allowing each to work with one or more of the three schools – The Creative School, the School of Business and Leadership, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Each school is championed by a dedicated dean.

The SBL Dean serves as the administrative leader of the school as well as the chief advocate for its mission and purpose. The Dean will report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and will also serve as a member of President Lori White's University Leadership Team, which gives input to the President and her cabinet on matters of institutional importance. The primary responsibility of the Dean will be to ensure the execution of the School's ambition, goals, and operation as both an internal leader and consensus builder, as well as an external advocate and relationship builder. The Dean also serves as a key spokesperson and fundraiser for the SBL, working closely with leadership across campus to ensure that these agenda items are top priorities. As a strategic partner committed to the University's success, the Dean will work in a dynamic and nimble environment and engage with faculty, staff, and students as well as prospective students, alumni, and community stakeholders in a culture that fully embraces and encourages transparent and inclusive dialogue.

The new SBL Dean will be an inspiring, strategic, and creative leader with an unwavering commitment to DePauw University and its legacy. The selected candidate will also be an entrepreneur and innovator who is infused with a collaborative spirit. In addition, the Dean will be a distinguished leader who is ready to seize the opportunities that the dynamic DePauw alumni network and corporate community offer. It is preferred that candidates possess the academic credentials and record of academic accomplishments, or comparable industry achievements, to qualify for a faculty appointment. A minimum of a master's degree and a proven record of broad and progressive administrative and leadership experience, including leadership that successfully engages with a diversity of ideas and experiences to create an inclusive environment, are required.

We invite you to review a complete leadership profile here.

WittKieffer is assisting DePauw University with this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by Friday, October 31st. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Greg Duyck and Natalie Song at DePauwBusinessDean@wittkieffer.com.

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DePauw University's goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence, DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local, state, and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits, hires, and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.