Dean, Huntsman School of Business

Dean of the Huntsman School of Business

The Huntsman Dean serves as the administrative leader of the School, an advocate for its mission and purpose, and a partner with the deans of USU’s other colleges to ensure interdisciplinary collaboration and coordination. The Dean will report to the Provost and Executive Vice President and sit on the Council of Deans. The primary responsibility of the Dean is to ensure the execution of the School’s ambitions and goals and operate both as an internal leader and consensus builder, as well as an external advocate and relationship builder who models integrity, ethical judgment, and professionalism in all interactions.

The Dean will serve as the key spokesperson and fundraiser for the Huntsman School of Business, working closely with campus leadership, volunteers, and other partners across campus to ensure that the School’s priorities are met. As a strategic partner committed to the success of Utah State University, the Dean will engage with faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, prospective students, and other stakeholders in a culture that fully embraces and encourages innovation, collaboration, and student success.

The next Dean will be an inspiring, strategic, and creative leader with an unwavering commitment to Utah State University and its role as the R1 land‑grant institution of Utah. The successful candidate will be an innovative, entrepreneurial leader who embodies a collaborative style and is ready to seize the strong momentum of the School and its dynamic alumni network and corporate community relationships to further student success and experiential learning opportunities.

Since 1888, USU has fulfilled its threefold land‑grant mission by providing access to higher education for Utahns, conducting research on critical issues affecting the state and region, and advancing outreach and engagement. With over 29,800 students across 30 locations, USU proudly serves Utah. The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business is one of the most purposeful and student‑centered business schools in the Intermountain West.

Its mission is to develop leaders of distinction in commerce and public affairs, serving as a career accelerator for students and an engine of growth for communities, the state, the nation, and the world.

The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business offers a broad academic core across five departments:
Economics and Finance, Data Analytics and Information Systems, Management, Marketing and Strategy, and the School of Accountancy. It hosts seven undergraduate majors, 20 minors, and eight graduate programs, serving over 4,500 students.

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