Dean of the School of Business and Management

SUNY Brockport NY•SUNY Brockport, NY

About The Position

SUNY Brockport seeks a Dean to serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of its School of Business and Management, which includes the departments of Accounting, Economics and Finance; Business Administration; Public Administration; and the Small Business Development Center. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and leads the School’s academic, administrative, research, scholarly, and public engagement activities. The Dean is responsible for developing academic policy, maintaining the quality of academic programs, managing human and fiscal resources, recruiting and hiring faculty, coordinating curriculum development, and preparing the School budget. The Dean fosters a positive and inclusive work and learning environment, supports data-informed decision-making, and advances the University’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plans in collaboration with faculty, staff, other deans, senior administrators, and external partners. As the School’s representative to external audiences, the Dean works with Advancement and Alumni Engagement on fundraising and relationships with alumni and donors, and develops public, private, and community partnerships. The Dean oversees budgets and resource allocation, supervises and mentors the Assistant Dean and Department Chairs, evaluates personnel, and makes recommendations to the Provost regarding appointments, promotions, sabbaticals, and other personnel matters. The Dean also oversees curriculum and program proposals, participates in University and community service, and maintains School policies and procedures. This benefits-eligible position has a schedule of 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

A terminal degree by the time of appointment in a business-related discipline from a U.S. Department of Education-accredited college or university or an internationally recognized college or university.
At least three years of experience in a for-profit or nonprofit business environment, or in higher education.
Proven supervisory experience and demonstrated expertise in personnel management.
Experience building partnerships with alumni, community leaders, and other engaged constituencies.
Demonstrated experience in project planning and management, time management, and priority setting.
Ability to work across a wide range of academic disciplines and advocate for all programs represented in the School.
Ability to manage budgets and make resource-allocation decisions that support competing needs within the School.
Ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment, handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, deliver projects on time, coordinate projects, and anticipate issues.
Knowledge of and experience with assessment and continuous improvement of academic programs.
Commitment to shared governance and collaboration across disciplines.
Commitment to diversity and inclusivity, strong interpersonal and active listening skills, and ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Ability to work as a team member, foster a cooperative work environment, and maintain effective relationships.

Nice To Haves

A distinguished record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment at the academic rank of full professor.
At least three years of successful academic administrative leadership as a Department Chairperson, Program Director, Associate Dean, or Dean.
Experience working with external accreditations.
Experience supporting students and faculty in online programs and understanding their distinctive needs and challenges.
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for all activities in the School and lead its educational, research, scholarly, and public engagement work through planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Develop and implement programs and services that advance University and School goals and strategic plans.
Foster a positive work and learning environment grounded in equity, inclusion, and kindness, and establish a culture of data-informed decision-making.
Advocate for students, develop initiatives to increase student-body diversity, and collaborate with academic leaders on University-wide and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Advise the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on academic matters, including accreditation, assessment, academic programs, budgets, students, and personnel.
Communicate initiatives across the Division of Academic Affairs and University, and prepare the School’s annual report.
Represent the School to external constituencies and audiences; work with Advancement on fundraising strategies and with Alumni Engagement on alumni and donor relationships.
Develop and sustain public, private, and community partnerships, collaborating with faculty and staff to support them.
Oversee fiscal planning and prepare the annual School budget; advocate for strategic, assessment-informed resource allocation and monitor School and department expenditures.
Manage and provide oversight and accountability for School budgets, including State, IFR, SUTRA, and BASC budgets.
Supervise and mentor the Assistant Dean, Department Chairs, and other assigned direct reports; ensure personnel supervision follows SUNY and SUNY Brockport policies and procedures.
Support faculty and staff growth and professional development, uphold high standards, review annual reports, and evaluate personnel.
Make recommendations to the Provost concerning reappointments, continuing appointments, promotions, non-renewals, DSA/DSI recommendations, and sabbatical leave requests.
Participate in Deans Council and Academic Affairs Leadership Team meetings, serve on or chair University and community committees, and attend relevant seminars and conferences.
Oversee the development, improvement, updating, and implementation of School curricula, including online degree completion, graduate programs, and certificates.
Work with the Senior Vice Provost to prepare new and revised program proposals for SUNY and NYSED.
Review and revise School policies and procedures, develop new policies as needed, administer policies fairly and equitably, and maintain confidentiality of designated information.