Dean of School of Business

Dean of School of Business

About the Company

Private historically black university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1869

Employees
201-500

Categories

• Education
• Claflin University
• Colleges & Universities
• Services
• Training

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Dean for its School of Business, who will serve as the Chief Executive Officer, providing strategic leadership, academic direction, and administrative oversight. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the School's alignment with the University's strategic plan and mission, advancing its reputation, and building partnerships with business, industry, and community stakeholders. Key responsibilities include providing visionary leadership in curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and student success initiatives, as well as overseeing all academic, administrative, and operational functions. The Dean will also lead accreditation efforts, manage budgets, and foster academic excellence, student success, and external engagement. Applicants for the Dean position at the company's School of Business must hold an earned doctorate in a relevant discipline and have a distinguished record in teaching, scholarship, and service. The role requires demonstrated leadership experience in higher education administration, a proven ability to foster student success and academic innovation, and a strong commitment to the mission of the University. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a record of successful fundraising or partnership development. The Dean will be expected to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to position the School as a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, anticipating and responding to emerging trends in business education.

Hiring Manager Title
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration