"Dean – School of Business"

Dean – School of Business

Status: Full Time

Location: Remote | Albany, NY

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Excelsior University seeks a strategic and visionary leader to serve as the Dean of Business within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Executive Dean of the College, the Dean will oversee all academic and operational aspects of the School of Business, ensuring program excellence, accreditation compliance, and student success.

This position requires engagement with accreditation bodies, industry leaders, and policy organizations to align programs with current business trends and workforce needs.

Note: While preference is for this position to be based in Albany, NY, remote candidates will be considered if they can maintain a strong presence through regular visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface with accreditation bodies to ensure alignment with best practices and expectations.
• Lead systematic collection and analysis of data in alignment with college, university, state, and accreditation standards.
• Engage with community leaders and organizations to enhance the School’s visibility in the external market.
• Champion continuous improvement within the School and serve as principal liaison to the Provost’s Office for teaching, learning, and curriculum development.
• Lead strategic planning, curriculum design, program evaluation, and initiatives to ensure relevance and academic quality.
• Foster collaboration across academic departments and with external stakeholders.
• Promote innovative teaching methodologies and the use of technology to improve learning outcomes.
• Drive efforts to secure grants and external funding opportunities.

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Earned doctorate in business, management, economics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience leading an academic program or school in business or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with New York State accreditation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to work with accrediting agencies, with a record of successful accreditation reviews.

Preferred:

• Strong leadership skills to manage interdisciplinary teams and coordinate across academic and administrative departments.
• Expertise in data analysis, strategic planning, and grant writing.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and research dissemination.

Compensation

The hiring salary range for this position is:

$157,000 – $180,000

This range reflects the University’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.

Application Information

If you experience any issues with the online application process, please call 518-608-8238.

Excelsior University offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Excellent health insurance

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Letter of application
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Please submit the requested materials by clicking the Apply Now button on this page.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AA/EOE/ADA

Excelsior University is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.