Dean, Davis College of Business and Economics - Radford, United States - Radford University

Description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title
Dean, Davis College of Business and Economics

Position Number

Posting Number
AP00389P

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Is this position restricted?
No

Work Location
Radford

Division
Academic Affairs-10

College/Unit
Business & Economics E&G-1120

Department
Business & Economics, Coll of-11201

Hours Per Week
40

Months Per Year
12

Academic or Calendar Year
Calendar Year

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

If part time, enter Percent Time

Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Evenings and weekends as required.

Physical Demands

Posting Text

Contact Name for Applicant
Provost Office

Contact Phone for Applicant


Education/experience

• An earned doctoral degree in any related field, from an AASCB accredited program
• At least three years of progressively more responsible experience as an academic administrator in a college of business, at the Chair level or higher.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide direction for the College's growth, foster ongoing development of high-quality academic programs, support strategies to increase student success, and build relationships and collaborative partnerships internally and externally. The Dean will provide leadership and strategic direction for education, research, and outreach to students, faculty, alumni, and external stakeholders. Working collaboratively with other deans and the Provost, the Dean will advance academic excellence, encouraging, recognizing, and supporting the faculty in innovative teaching, scholarship, and service. The Dean will develop strategy and contacts to expand the donor pool and develop external fundraising, supervise the recruitment of faculty, and encourage interdisciplinary partnerships with other units across the University.

Major Responsibilities of Position

Lead the faculty and staff of the college in developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate educational programs of the highest quality, consistent with the college's mission.

• Work with faculty to articulate the college's vision and define the teaching, professional contribution, and service missions of the college.
• Advance programmatic excellence by maintaining AACSB accreditation.
• Encourage the success of our diverse students, including creating an education environment that supports belonging, retention, graduation, and career development.

Promote the overall excellence and welfare of Radford University.

• Serve as a collaborative member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team, the Deans Council, and in partnership with the Provost to successfully meet the university's mission and strategic goals.

Lead the College in obtaining and managing fiscal, human, and physical resources necessary to meet the college's vision, and curricular and programmatic goals.

• Develop donor base and external fundraising.

Represent the college to external and internal constituencies.

Nominations and Applications
Buffkin/Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting Radford University in the search.
Inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to:

Mr. Martin M. Baker, Managing Partner & Dr. Pelema Ellis, Associate Partner

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Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in areas of curriculum and program development, student recruitment and retention, faculty recruitment and development, and/or fiscal management.
• Experience in supporting AACSB accredited programs.
• Success in generation of external funding (fund raising, grant writing) and in the development and maintenance of positive working relationships with businesses, donors, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and in teams to meet the objectives of academic initiatives.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, professional contributions, and service befitting a tenured professor at Radford University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing an industry-based experiential, work-based, and internship programs for students, in collaboration with local, regional, and national partners.
• Commitment to enhancing the well-being of Southwest Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia through academic engagement with community partners.
• Record of using business programs, and of collaborating with other deans, to create interdisciplinary opportunities to address the "wicked problems" facing the world, so that the College is a powerful force to create positive social change.

Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date
02/01/2024

Application Review Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Nominations and Applications
Buffkin/Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting Radford University in the search.
Inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to:

Mr. Martin M. Baker, Managing Partner & Dr. Pelema Ellis, Associate Partner

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Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check, Statement of Economic Interest is required

Statement of Economic Interest is required

Alternate work schedule

Required Licenses

Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

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