"Dean, Raj Soin College of Business"

Job Description

Dean, Raj Soin College of Business

Wright State University

EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title: Dean, Raj Soin College of Business

Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)

Department: Raj Soin College of Business Admin

EEO number: 26Y054

Position FTE: 100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable

Salary Band: NA

Job Summary/Basic Function

Wright State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Raj Soin College of Business (RSCoB). Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs, this role will have the executive and academic responsibility for RSCoB. The successful candidate will be a person with superb leadership skills, unassailable character, and a passionate commitment to student success. The candidate will lead the College in realizing its vision to be a dynamic business leadership learning community that nurtures life-long education and creates a positive impact on business and society. At a time when global forces are demanding innovative approaches to business education, the Dean of RSCoB will play a key leadership role in the advancement and ongoing success of one of the region's most accessible colleges. The Dean must be prepared to support varied undergraduate and Masters-level programs, lead a diverse faculty, and uphold existing collaborative partnerships, while simultaneously developing new partnerships across the University and community. This is an outstanding opportunity for a creative and energetic individual who will be leading a college aligned with the University's mission of integrating learning, research, innovation, and experience to empower all students to excel in their lives and chosen careers.

Minimum Qualifications

The University will consider candidates with significant leadership experience in academia and/or industry. Candidates whose primary leadership experience is in higher education must have at least five years of experience as a department chair or higher and an earned doctorate. Candidates whose primary leadership experience is outside of higher education must have at least five years of experience as a senior executive in an organization of significance and a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• A forward-looking vision for business education and the ability to collaboratively develop and implement a strategic plan.
• A demonstrated commitment to data-informed decision making and a collaborative and transparent decision mode for policy development and implementation.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to inspire and engage constituents in the College, Dayton community members, and corporate partners.
• Demonstrated experience developing and nurturing beneficial relationships with a range of individuals, fostering interdisciplinary work across the University, and enhancing workforce development.
• Experience with student/customer recruitment and retention.
• A student-centered approach that prioritizes visibility and engagement with students across all programs and advances efforts that further student success and outcomes.
• A proven track record in recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top faculty or employees.

Essential Functions and percent of time

Leadership (35%)

• Provide leadership to a diverse academic community that offers 13 undergraduate programs, 11 minors, 12 certificate programs, and six Master's degrees, including a variety of other joint-degree programs
• Provide support and direction to a wide range of individuals, including supervising two department chairs and their respective faculty
• Nurture the college's core assets, including its reputation, intellectual property, and student standards
• Formulate and implement college goals and policy supporting student success
• Maintain AACSB and other accreditations

Strategic Planning (25%)

• Collaborate with other administrators, faculty, and staff to develop, implement, and ensure progress on the college's and university's strategic plans
• Champion faculty and staff development and retention
• Enhance the research culture and profile of the college
• Actively pursue inclusive excellence
• Continually improve the value and relevance of the business education afforded in the college

Operational and Change Management (20%)

• Promote student success
• Prioritize student recruitment and retention initiatives
• Encourage relations with student and community organizations and industry
• Maintain and foster collegiate partnership initiatives

Financial, Resource, and Risk Management (20%)

• Resource allocation
• Budget management
• Fundraising
• Personnel administration

Working Conditions

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

WittKieffer is assisting Wright State University in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by October 31, 2025. Application, nominations, and inquiries should be directed to Ryan Crawford and Bronwen Bares Pelaez, Ph.D. at WrightSt-RSCOBDean@wittkieffer.com.

First Consideration Date: 10/31/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21517