Dean, School of Business and Management

 

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.   

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint “Village on the Erie Canal,” SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo — the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!  

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.   

Job Summary: SUNY Brockport invites applicants to apply for the Dean of The School of Business and Management. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School. The Dean is administratively responsible to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the successful development of academic policy and the maintenance of academic quality. The person in the role will recruit and hire faculty members, especially at the senior level. They will coordinate curriculum development as well as develop the college budget. They will work in collaboration with our advancement team to foster and maintain relationships with alumni and donors as well as engaging with faculty committees, School Leadership, Department Chairs, the Academic Affairs Leadership Team, University leadership, and industry/community partners to advance the Strategic Plan of the University and the Division. The Dean serves as the intellectual leader of the School, fostering a sense of community across departments and an environment in which educational, research, scholarship, creative activity, and public engagement can flourish. The Dean is responsible for maintaining the quality and stewardship of academic programs; managing the School’s human and fiscal resources; creating a positive work and learning environment that supports a culture of equity, inclusion, and kindness; and representing the School to external constituencies and audiences. Working in collaboration with other Deans and senior administrators, the Dean of the School of Business and Management supports and promotes the mission, vision and values of the University. The School is organized into the following departments; Accounting Economics and Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration and the Small Business Development Center.


Minimum Qualifications:

Either
o A master’s degree accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university at the time of appointment within a discipline appropriate to the School of Business and Management and a minimum of 10 years’ leadership experience in a for-profit or non-profit business environment. OR
o A terminal degree accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university at the time of appointment in a business-related discipline and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a for-profit or non-profit business environment.  

• Proven supervisory experience with demonstrated expertise in personnel management.
• Demonstrated ability to work across a wide range of academic disciplines and the ability to serve as an advocate for all the programs represented in the School of Business and Management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and make resource allocation decisions that support and promote the competing needs of units within the School.
• Experience building partnerships with alumni, community leaders, and other engaged constituencies.
• Demonstrated project planning and management, time management, and priority setting skills.
• Ability to work successfully in a high stress environment, handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and a history of on-time delivery of projects; project coordination; and anticipation of issues.
• Knowledge of and experience with assessment and continuous improvement of academic programs.
• Commitment to shared governance and collaboration across disciplines.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusivity.