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School of Business Dean Advertisement
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Position Number: 5754550
Location: Sparkill, NY
Position Type: Business - Business Law

School of Business Dean Advertisement
Dean, School of Business

St. Thomas Aquinas College, a liberal arts and sciences college with very strong pre-professional programs, in the heart of the New York Metropolitan Area, invites applications for the position of Dean of the School of Business. Reporting directly to the Provost, the Dean is responsible for all of the academic activities of the School, including faculty, curricula, and strategic planning. The Dean should have a strong vision of the role of a Business curriculum in a contemporary college education, and a solid grasp of the current challenges faced by institutions of higher education in the United States. The Dean should be well-prepared to:

Use data-driven decision making to take the lead in the School's response to academic and marketplace trends, especially in innovative programming and technological change.
Establish a strong reputation for the School through planning for new facilities and program marketing.
Enhance the College's commitment to Career Preparation and Experiential Learning.
Work with the Institutional Advancement team on establishing a track record of fundraising to support the growth of the School.
Recommend faculty for hiring, retention, promotion, and tenure.
Coordinate evaluation and professional development of faculty in the School of Business.
Oversee program assessment and accreditation activities within the School of Business.
Improve enrollment and retention by working in concert with the Enrollment Management team.
Promote a culture of faculty scholarship and model by example.
Develop and maintain collaborative academic relationships internally and externally.
Pursue professional development.
Coordinate academic planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
Work collaboratively with the Deans of the Schools of STEM, Arts and Social Sciences, and Education, and all levels of administration.
Work supportively with and for students.

Required:

Proven record of administrative excellence and commitment to teaching and research.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience with accreditation and program-level assessment strongly recommended.
Experience at the level of Dean or higher is preferred.
Earned Doctorate in a field offered within the School of Business from an accredited institution is strongly recommended.

Please send the following materials electronically to Dr. R. Murray, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, St. Thomas Aquinas College at provost@stac.edu:

A cover letter addressing the applicant's credentials and experience as they relate to the position.
Specific salary expectations.
A personal philosophy statement about the value of a liberal arts and sciences education and the role of a Business School within that context.
Curriculum vitae.
Names, addresses, and contact information for five professional references.

Application Deadline is December 6, 2024

Start date: July 1, 2025

The salary range for this position is $115,000-$140,000/year. When extending job offers, St. Thomas Aquinas College carefully considers factors such as (but not limited to) the role's responsibilities, the candidate's experience and education, essential skills, internal peer equity, budget constraints, and market trends. The provided rate reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

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