Dean of Business Administration

Dean of Business AdministrationAbout the CompanyTop public research universityIndustryHigher EducationTypeEducational InstitutionFounded1844Employees1001-5000CategoriesColleges & UniversitiesEducationUniversity of MississippisportsUniversitiesSpecialtieseducationresearchleadershipbusinesspharmacymedicineand lawAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Dean for its School of Business Administration. The Dean will be the chief academic and administrative officer, with a primary focus on providing leadership in areas such as fundraising, strategic planning, academic advancement, faculty and staff recruitment and development, and maintaining AACSB accreditation. The successful candidate will be responsible for visioning and leading the school, ensuring excellence in teaching, research, and service, and fostering a diverse, research-forward culture. Key responsibilities also include overseeing large budgets, strategic planning, and personnel management, as well as engaging with the business community and alumni to create opportunities for the school. Applicants for the Dean position at the company's School of Business Administration should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline and have a strong academic background that qualifies them for a tenured professorship. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a visionary academic leader, experience in successful fundraising, and a commitment to a culture of innovation and excellence. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to connect with various stakeholders are essential. The Dean will be expected to be an effective and approachable leader, with a focus on student, faculty, and staff engagement and support. Experience with AACSB peer review and a successful extension of AACSB accreditation is also a preferred qualification.Hiring Manager TitleProvost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic AffairsTravel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsEducation/Academic Administration