Dean - School of Business

Dean - School of Business

GENERAL DUTIES

The Dean, reporting to senior executive management, oversees a school, division, academic program and/or function to enhance its profile, visibility, and effectiveness. He/she develops long- and short-range plans, and exercises management responsibility for academic program planning, faculty matters, and administration, including staffing, budgets, and facilities. He/she fosters a high-quality environment of academic teaching, research, and intellectual achievement, and creates and strengthens partnerships within and outside the College as a strong advocate.

CONTRACT TITLE

Dean

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Medgar Evers College is seeking a visionary leader for the School of Business with a history of innovative academic leadership. The ideal candidate will serve as the chief academic administrative officer of the School. As Dean for the School of Business, the position reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The School of Business is nationally credited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Dean has oversight of five departments namely Department of Accounting, Department of Business Administration, Department of Computer Information Systems, Department of Economics and Finance, and Department of Public Administration. The Dean is responsible for providing academic strategic leadership as well as direction and policy formulation for these departments. The Dean for the School of Business has administrative oversight of the Dubois Bunche Center for Public Policy. Research areas in the Dubois Bunche Center for Public Policy include: Housing, Economic Development, Communities of the Diaspora, Health, Education, Black New York, Elections, Criminal Justice, and Community Development.

The ideal candidate will advance the strategic plan that supports ACBSP agenda and further shape the academic and intellectual identities of the School to meet the needs of today’s students and faculty in our rapidly changing world. The Dean sets the standard for intellectual engagement and accomplishment; provides strategic vision and operational leadership based on best practices; ensures continued ACBSP accreditation; vigorously promotes diversity, inclusion and collaboration in all of the School’s practices and programs; builds community across faculty staff and students ; ensures students are served by academic programs of the highest quality and effectiveness; oversees systems and processes that ensure academic integrity and rigor including program assessment, program review , departmental planning, and accreditation activities; promotes and supports faculty scholarship and grant/contract seeking pre-and post-tenure; encourages experimentation in pedagogy and programming, oversees processes for faculty hiring and retention; builds external partnerships to support student academic and career preparation and faculty development and research. The Dean conducts third year review of new faculty and makes recommendations on reappointments, tenure and promotion.

As part of the Provost’s Academic Cabinet, the Dean for School of Business manages the implementation of the College strategic plan at the School level in close collaboration with all members of the academic leadership team. As chief academic leader for the School of Business, the Dean oversees the work of the Department Chairs and the academic departments. The Dean works with senior vice presidents, deans, senior administrators and staff across the campus to conduct day-to-day operations, improve student success, and further the work of the School.

The Dean formulates fundraising priorities to the School in collaboration with the Provost, faculty and Academic Cabinet. The candidate works in partnership with the Associate Provost for Assessment, Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness and the larger development team to help create materials that advance the case for funding and engages in fundraising activities to achieve support. The Dean is a member of the Provost Academic Cabinet.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.

• Knowledge and experiences with ACBSP accreditation standards and continuous improvement practices.

• Understanding and appreciation for all the areas of disciplines in Business.

• Extensive knowledge of best practices in higher education administration.

• A record of outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Academic leadership experience at the Department Chair level or above.

• Budget management experience.

• Effective fundraising undertakings.

• Experience in innovative program development, including online programming.

• Demonstrated ability to identify address and diffuse conflict and problem-solving effectively.

COMPENSATION

$156,000 - $166,000. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on January 6, 2025

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

Job ID

29405

Location

Medgar Evers College