"Dean, Ross College of Business (Hybrid Leadership Role)"

About Franklin

Franklin University is a nonprofit institution with a 120-year history of expanding access to higher education for ambitious adults who balance school with work, family, and real life. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin is recognized as one of the early innovators in online learning and a leader in workforce-aligned, professionally focused programs that serve a predominantly non-traditional student population.

More than 50,000 alumni worldwide, from entrepreneurs to senior executives, have advanced their careers through Franklin's applied, in-demand undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. The University remains deeply committed to affordability, relevance, and a mission centered on removing barriers so learners can achieve their goals.

Compensation & Benefits

Franklin provides a robust total rewards package that includes:

• Highly competitive executive-level compensation
• Semi-annual performance-based incentives
• Generous retirement matching, paid time off and quality healthcare
• Employee and family tuition benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and comprehensive benefits
• And many others

Franklin's approach is designed to support, develop, and reward high-performing leaders who advance the mission.

Our Culture

At Franklin, culture is not a slogan, it's how we operate.

We are a humble, driven, organized, high-energy team that values clarity, accountability, and collaboration. We do not work in silos; we solve problems together because we believe that cross-functional partnership produces the strongest outcomes for students.

You'll thrive here if you value:

• Agility - we move quickly, adapt confidently, and innovate with purpose.
• Collegiality - we support one another and maintain a respectful, low-ego environment.
• Flexibility - we understand the demands of modern work and foster a healthy culture of balance.
• Recognition - we celebrate excellence and make room to acknowledge wins, big and small.
• Engagement - we have a team dedicated to organizing amazing engagement experiences for our employees

We work hard, we celebrate often, and we show up for our colleagues. Franklin is an institution where people feel connected to the mission and energized by the work.

The Opportunity

Franklin University is seeking a Dean of the Ross College of Business, a strategic and visionary academic leader who will guide the college with compassion, a strong sense of direction and firm grasp of modern business education practices.

This is a role for a builder, someone who understands academic excellence, embraces innovation, and leads with both energy and encouragement.

You will:

• Shape the strategic vision for the College of Business across undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Lead faculty with clarity, consistency, and excellence.
• Strengthen curriculum design, assessment, accreditation, and student success outcomes.
• Partner across the University to support enrollment growth and market relevance.
• Build external relationships with employers and community organizations to enhance learning and career pathways.
• Bring a pragmatic, business-minded approach to leading in a mission-driven academic environment.

A regular on-campus presence is essential to foster engagement, collaboration, and meaningful connection with faculty, students, and cross-functional partners.

Why Franklin - Why Now

The University is strong, nimble and growing and our success is marked by years of positive annual enrollment growth, dramatic expansion of our academic portfolio and consistently increasing investment in marketing, innovation and technology.

The next Dean will step into a high-momentum institution characterized by:

• High Performance & Accountability - Franklin values leaders who can set direction, execute with discipline, and elevate teams while keeping students at the center of every decision.
• Competitive Executive-Level Compensation - The position includes a highly competitive base pay along with a semi-annual performance-based incentive program.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurial Thinking - This is not a bureaucratic role. Franklin supports experimentation, bold thinking, and strategic expansion within a disciplined academic framework.
• Technology-Forward Delivery - With a long history in online learning, the University continually invests in technology and tools which enable student success.

For an academic leader who thrives in environments defined by creativity, pace, and collaboration, Franklin offers both support and an opportunity for personal impact.

What You Bring

• Earned doctorate in Business or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of progressive higher-education experience, including 5+ years overseeing full-time faculty.
• Proven ability to lead academic strategy, manage budgets, and advance program quality.
• Experience with accreditation, curriculum assessment, and data-informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated strength in building external partnerships with business and community organizations.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership and a deep appreciation for the needs of non-traditional, professionally focused students.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive educational and workplace environment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender identity or expression, sex, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any protected characteristic. We believe that belonging strengthens every part of our mission and our work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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