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Job Summary
The College of Business & Technology (CoBT) is seeking an associate dean to manage and lead a variety of internal operations critical to enhancing the distinctiveness of the teaching and learning experience. Reporting to the dean, the associate dean will serve as a member of the senior leadership team in CoBT, working alongside department chairs, program directors, the director of graduate programs, outreach and advancement staff, and other college colleagues. The associate dean has leadership and signatory authority in specific areas of responsibility and acts on behalf of the dean of the College of Business in the dean's absence. This is a 12-month appointment for an individual with a Ph.D reporting to the dean of the college.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Accreditation - 35%
Coordinate short- and long-term plans formulated by the Dean and college leadership based on the mission and goals of the College and the University.
Coordinate Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business re-accreditation processes and ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation standards, manage data collection, analysis, and reporting for AACSB, Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology and other program needs.
Participate in program review and implement improvements to enhance the quality of instruction, academic programs, and research.
Assist with college-wide assessment activities, including impact planning, program assessment, and student/alumni engagement outcomes.
Coordinate curriculum development and revisions; coordination with chairs for classroom scheduling; serve as catalog revision editor for the college and respond to curriculum questions from faculty, parents, and students.
Administration and Resource Management - 25%
In consultation with the dean, monitor budgets, assist in budget preparation and implementation, payroll, schedules, enrollments, and faculty sufficiency and composition; use data and analytics to support decision-making.
Develop information for budgets, payroll, and reports; assist department leadership with curriculum management and innovation.
Manage college facilities and equipment, with assistance from the building manager, to promote quality learning environments.
Coordinate faculty committee appointments and elections; oversee faculty development programs; oversee website content.
Review and act on student petitions, grade appeals, and grievances in collaboration with department chairs and the dean.
Coordinate revisions to the university catalog, college publications, and promotional materials; assist with messaging and communication to the college and broader university community.
Review and approve grant proposals for the college.
Leadership, Personnel, and Faculty/Staff Development - 20%
Key person of contact for graduate programs.
Oversee and guide faculty and staff search processes, including position postings, assessment rubrics, and approval of candidates for preliminary and campus interviews; ensure consistent and fair search practices in accordance with USG recruitment policy.
With the dean, or in the dean's absence, interview finalist candidates and confer on final selections.
Oversee faculty and staff development, including orientation for new and part-time faculty.
Coordinate p-t, t&p, and ptr processes; maintain faculty qualifications and sufficiency documentation; and serve as assessment director.
Serve as an ex officio member of the CoBT strategic management committee, undergraduate and graduate curriculum committees
Serve as liaison for classified personnel, work-study students, and graduate assistants in cooperation with the dean and program directors.
Collaborate with the dean on personnel issues and conflicts.
Graduate Programs, Governance, and Liaison Activities - 10%
Oversee college-wide graduate programming and coordinate funds allocation for graduate assistants.
Serve on the university graduate council and other university governance and committee assignments as assigned.
Serve on governance and other committees and act as the dean's representative in the dean's absence.
Serve as the college's representative and liaison with other college and university offices, divisions, and committees, including those related to admissions, orientation, and advisement.
Lead the annual scholarship awards process (undergraduate and graduate) for the college.
Work with the dean and the college's development officer/advancement staff on advisory board planning and engagement initiatives.
Collaborate across units to build teams and organizational structures that advance the strategic objectives of the college and university.
Teaching and Scholarship - 5%
Teach courses (undergraduate or graduate) as assigned and maintain appropriate faculty qualification status in accordance with current college of business & technology policies.
Maintain a record of scholarly activity appropriate to rank and discipline.
Other Duties - 5%
Perform other duties as assigned by the dean.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Earned terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., D.B.A., or equivalent) in a discipline within the broad multidisciplinary area of business or technology, or in a related field or program area offered by the College of Business & Technology (e.g., accounting, economics, computer science, information systems, marketing, management, etc.), from a regionally accredited institution. Candidates must meet SACSCOC faculty credentialing requirements (C.S. 3.7.1, www.sacscoc.org) and must qualify for appointment at the rank of tenured full professor at Georgia College & State University.
Required Experience
A minimum of three years of academic administrative leadership experience (e.g., department chair, program director, associate/assistant dean, or equivalent).
An active record of teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with appointment at the rank of tenured full professor.
Demonstrated experience with budget development and fiscal oversight at the department or college level.
Demonstrated experience with curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead personnel processes, including faculty and staff recruitment and search committees.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AACSB accreditation standards and reaffirmation processes.
Experience overseeing graduate programs and serving on university-level graduate councils or governing bodies.
Experience working at a public institution within a state university system.
Experience at a liberal arts institution or in a college serving a similarly broad academic mission.
Record of securing external funding or managing sponsored grant proposals.
Proposed Salary
Minimum salary $136,000.00.
Relocation is negotiable.
Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• List of References
• Transcripts
• Leadership Philosophy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to provide leadership for faculty and staff recruitment, search processes, and professional development.
Ability to manage personnel matters, conflicts, and performance issues with sound judgment and discretion.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across academic departments, university offices, and external partners.
Ability to represent the Dean and the College effectively in internal and external settings.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects in a fast-paced academic environment.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of accreditation standards and processes applicable to business programs (AACSB) and general institutional accreditation (SACSCOC).
Knowledge of curriculum development, program review, and academic assessment practices in higher education.
Knowledge of budget development, fiscal monitoring, and resource allocation processes within an academic unit.
SKILLS
Skill in strategic planning and translating institutional goals into actionable college-level plans.
Skill in analyzing enrollment, budget, and performance data to inform decisions.
Skill in written and verbal communication, including the ability to produce reports, correspondence, and publications for varied audiences.
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Other Information
This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
• Credit Check