Dean Business School

University of Colorado | Denver
Official

Title:

Dean

Working Title:

Dean of the Business School
FTE:
Full-time
Salary Range: $260,000 - $320,000
Position #  – Requisition #41199

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work.

As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.

The Dean of the Business School, reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, is responsible for serving as the chief academic officer of the school with full responsibility for its academic programs and curricula, the school’s budget, outreach and engagement with the business community, and development activities. In collaboration with the faculty, the Dean will provide intellectual leadership and a strong commitment to the School’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Dean is expected to increase the school’s resource base by leading fundraising activities for the school, in partnership with an advancement officer. The Dean will also strengthen engagement of and collaborations with industry and business partners; increase the amount and visibility of scholarship (research/creative work) activity of the faculty; work to promote transformation, innovation and entrepreneurial activities that will prepare the school well for the future;

lead the development of strategies to increase enrollments, improve retention and enhance the student experience including internships and other experiential learning activities; foster a climate that demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion; develop a strong alumni network in conjunction with an enhanced focus on job placement; and demonstrate a strong commitment to the university’s urban location while exploring opportunities to engage across Colorado and around the globe.

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the chief academic, administrative, and financial officer of the Business School. The Dean provides visionary, collaborative, and entrepreneurial leadership that advances the School's mission and aligns with the university's strategic plan. Working closely with faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry partners, and university leadership, the Dean will strengthen academic excellence, expand the School's impact, foster innovation and entrepreneurship, support research production, and enhance student success and workforce outcomes.

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Business School that aligns with the university's refreshed strategic plan and reflects the opportunities of a leading urban research university.
• Foster a culture of innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement in response to emerging trends in business, technology, workforce development, and higher education.
• Partner with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community stakeholders to identify priorities and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with the…