The Dean of the School of Business is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School and a member of the UniversityLeadership Team. The position requires an energetic and highly collaborative faculty colleague with a demonstrated commitment to studentsuccess, teaching excellence, transformative leadership, and community engagement. This is a 12-month administrative appointment withfaculty rank, reporting directly to the Provost. The University is teaching-focused and student-centered. The School of Businessserves over 300 business students with undergraduate majors in Accounting, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship,Financial Planning, Management, Marketing, Professional Selling, Sport Business, Sport Analytics, and Sport Media. Our students come fromdiverse backgrounds and are primarily full-time and residential. The School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools& Programs (ACBSP).

Essential Responsibilities:

Promoting the University's values of student focus, quality, andintegrity, and its mission to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and communityinvolvement Collaborating with University leadership to support institutional and school goals relating to academic excellence,student achievement, enrollment growth, and financial stability Systematically monitoring and assessing the School's strengths,weaknesses, threats, and opportunities in consultation with faculty, staff, and institutional leadership Continuously monitoringstudent demand and university contribution for each School of Business academic program Leading planning processes to enhance theacademic programs, brand identity and market appeal of the School and the University as a student-centered, teaching-focusedinstitution Partnering with University leadership to support School and institutional admissions, marketing, enrollment, retention,graduation, and revenue goals Promoting a culture of innovation, transparency, and shared governance in the School and across theUniversity by encouraging the open, honest, and respectful discussion of issues Ensuring effective communication with internal andexternal stakeholders in support of School and institutional goals Collaborating with School and institutional leaders to supportUniversity academic, athletic, and extra-curricular activities, including interdisciplinary initiatives Increasing graduate andundergraduate enrollment through new student recruitment and returning student retention Growing in-seat and online programs thatmeet the needs of learners of all ages Collaborating with the School of Leadership which serves adult learners through distancelearning leadership and cybersecurity programs Supervising the assessment of academic programs, student learning outcomes, studentsupport services, and administrative functions in the School Facilitating the preparation of School and program information insupport of University publications, catalogs, and recruitment materials, including the University website Leading the preparationand administration of budgets for academic programs and administrative functions in the School, aligning budget requests with Universitygoals and priorities Maintaining ACBSP accreditation Practicing data-informed and evidence-based decision making incollaboration with School faculty Recommending faculty and staff appointments, including department chairs and program directors, inconsultation with the Provost and, as appropriate, University leadership Supervising faculty and staff personnel issues, includinghiring academically/professional qualified faculty, contract renewals, promotions, and disciplinary decisions Monitoring andassessing faculty and staff performance, including department chairs and program directors, on the basis of the University's personnelpolicies and practices Identifying and supporting professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, including thepromotion of faculty scholarship consistent with University policy Ensuring an equitable workload for staff and faculty, consistentwith University practices Advancing the reputation of the School by building community relationships and initiating outreachefforts, including active engagement of alumni, advisory boards, and other professional networks Pursuing external fundingopportunities and grant initiatives to promote School and institutional goals in consultation with faculty and institutionalleadership Ensuring School compliance with regulatory requirements set by accrediting and governmental bodies at state, federal, andprofessional association levels

Qualifications:

A terminal degree in a business-related discipline orsignificant professional experience in a business-related field A minimum of 10 years' experience as a faculty colleague and arecord of progressively responsible administrative appointments in higher education or related fields Documented success inpromoting innovation in business education and student success initiatives, including proven recruitment and retentionstrategies Familiarity with ACBSP or other business school accreditation standards Evidence of strong leadership,interpersonal, communication, and budget management skills. Accomplishments in the areas of teaching, research, and service thatwould merit appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor Applications will be accepted until the position isfilled. Interested applicants should submit a current CV, contact information for five professional references, and a coverletter addressing the criteria and qualifications cited above to: Shationya Ralph sobusiness@ucwv.edu The University of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity Employer.