Dean - WCBA

Summary of Position

Leads the Williamson College of Business Administration (WCBA) in the development and advancement of undergraduate and graduate programs with an emphasis on innovation, impact, and engagement. Supports and expands the scholarly, creative, and innovative work within the College, and provides leadership and representation in all academic matters. Plans, administers, and supervises operational and financial activities. Facilitates and/or writes annual reports or other documents.

Assumes daily managerial responsibilities. Oversees student issues and/or concerns; manages and assists with freshman orientation, student registration, assists associate provost for student success with career and academic advisement activities; assists with recruitment, retention, and publicity; coordinates all print publications and digital media. Maintains and builds upon current quantitative and qualitative goals and participates in the College's enrollment management program, including its retention efforts.

Represents College at various internal and external functions when appropriate and as requested. Oversees and supervises special projects as assigned.

Position Information

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Provides overall leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for the students, faculty, staff, programs, and services of the College. Leads with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to shared governance, ensuring that WCBA programs, policies, and performance align with AACSB International accreditation standards while advancing business education in the university, community, and society. Ensures compliance with institutional policies, legal and ethical standards, and effective risk management.

Develops short- and long-term strategic planning consistent with the University's mission and initiatives, incorporating program review and data-informed decision-making to guide continuous improvement; works with constituents in the development and administration of admissions policies and procedures; and directs recruitment and retention strategies for undergraduate and graduate students. Collaborates with faculty, advisors, and staff to promote student success, increase enrollment and retention, improve student success outcomes (i.e., graduation, career placement, or experiential learning) and create collaborative, creative teaching and learning environments.

Oversees program review, regional and professional accreditation, and assists in developing innovative curricula that strengthen the College and University.

Provides administrative support for the College, supervising employees and staff, evaluating staffing needs, assigning and reviewing work, setting time frames for task completion, training and orienting new employees, approving leave requests, interviewing and recommending candidates for hire, evaluating performance, responding to grievances, and ensuring compliance with university policies. Works with staff and faculty to implement new initiatives, prepare planning and reporting documents, and track progress toward strategic goals.

Responds to requests from advisors, students, and parents; counsels students on program entrance and progress; and mediates student grievances. Partners with department chairs and advisors, participates in recruitment and outreach activities such as Penguin Preview Days, First-Year Orientation, departmental Open Houses, and other programs. Utilizes data and technology to analyze and support recruitment and retention initiatives.

Strategically prepares and authorizes budgets and resource allocations to support departmental and student priorities. The Dean also expands fundraising and grant activities to support program development, scholarship, and research, and assists faculty in enhancing grant-writing. The Dean represents the WCBA internally, in surrounding communities, and nationally and internationally, forming partnerships that enhance scholarship, engagement, and cooperative endeavors.

Provides leadership to college advisory councils, serves as the College Coordinator for university Program and Curricular Reviews, and acts as an ex-officio member of the College Curriculum and Graduate Studies Committees. The Dean represents the College at council and committee meetings, orientation programs, and other functions.

Oversees operations of the Ohio Small Business Development Center, economic development initiatives, the WCBA Center for Career Management, the WCBA Center for Student Services, and the MBA program.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

Assists with training new hires.

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Equipment Operated:

Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule:

On campus, typically, Monday through Friday, some weekends and evenings.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervision is exercised over employees.

Reports to:

Provost…