Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Rutgers University
Recruitment/Posting Title Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs Department School of Business - Cmd Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary The Rutgers School of Business-Camden (RSBC) seeks a professional, dynamic individual who is an excellent researcher, highly motivated leader, and committed institution builder, to collaborate with the Dean, faculty, staff, and university stakeholders in the design, development, and administration of undergraduate programs offered within RSBC. The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs is responsible for providing academic leadership, administrative oversight and strategic direction for all undergraduate programs including the on-campus Bachelor of Science, online Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (OBBA), the Off-campus Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BBA), and for any new degree programs that might be introduced by the school in the future. Additionally, the Associate Dean will oversee the successful delivery of the school’s newly launched Business Honors program.
Reporting to the Dean and serving on the Dean’s cabinet, the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs will also manage and strategically develop the Student Engagement, Empowerment, and Development (SEED) office which is responsible for holistic professional development of business students. The Associate Dean, working closely with area heads, will be responsible for developing course schedules and identifying appropriate faculty to teach in the programs. The Associate Dean services as the Ex-Officio head of the Undergraduate committee, oversees policies, process and curricula and assessment to meet pedagogical and accreditation goals.
The Associate Dean will have no teaching responsibilities throughout the duration of their term. This is a non-aligned administrative position that reverts to a faculty position upon completion of term(s). Preferred start date is July 1, 2025. Position subject to budget approval.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In collaboration with the Dean, develop a compelling vision for the school’s undergraduate programs, including positioning, and brand identity. Translate this vision into specific objectives, goals and strategies. Identifying synergies across programs to achieve reputation and enrollment targets. Provide administration oversight to the undergraduate staff in terms of admissions, advising, student services, and engagement to ensure strong recruitment and retention into all undergraduate programs. Work with the undergraduate curriculum committee to create high quality academic content for each program, improve coordination of content across programs and ensure that the highest quality of academic standards is maintained. Form collaborative relationships with other units within and outside the campus to ensure smooth operations to support undergraduate student admissions, retention, and placement. Develop strategic metrics and dashboards to measure success and identify areas for improvement. Provide oversight for the assurance of learning and assessment processes AACSB compliance and ensure that the College uses the feedback for continuous improvement of the various graduate programs. Streamline and manage strategic direction and operations of the SEED office to ensure broad student engagement and participation. Collaborate with the business honors program director to elevate academic excellence for the program and ensure distinctive student experiences. Engage with local high schools through programs such as BizEd and Summer Bootcamps to support student recruitment and college readiness. Collaborate with and support Off-campus program advisors and ensure delivery of quality programs at multiple off-campus locations including Mt. Laurel, NJ; Blackwood, NJ; Freehold, NJ; and/or Princeton, NJ. Other duties related to undergraduate programs as developed in collaboration with Office of the Dean.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in relevant academic area within business Excellent research record befitting appointment as tenured Associate or Full Professor at RSBC Experience teaching, interacting with, and mentoring undergraduate students Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations Demonstrated skills in a leadership capacity as program director, department chair, assistant/associate dean, or other capacity Preferred qualifications
Experience with AACSB and/or other regional accreditation bodies/processes The search will emphasize Rutgers’ commitment to excellence. We seek the broadest possible applicant pool, welcoming applications from diverse groups including historically under-represented minorities, from women, and candidates with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.
About Rutgers-Camden and Rutgers School of Business – CamdenThe Rutgers-Camden campus is in southern New Jersey just across the Delaware River from downtown Philadelphia, with easy access to Atlantic City, New York, and Washington D.C. The campus serves over 6,500 students in undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs. An AACSB accredited institution, the RSBC has 53 full-time faculty, a strong base of part-time faculty, and 33 staff serving its 1700+ students. Nearly 1200 undergraduate students learn through its on-campus, off-campus, and online business degrees, and over 590+ graduate students are enrolled in its MBA, specialized master’s degrees, and graduate certificates. The RSBC has a diverse, world-class faculty committed to high-quality scholarly research, teaching, and service. Application materials should include vita, research, references and/or reference letters, research papers. Review of applicants will begin immediately, but the position will be held open until filled. Questions can be directed to Nathan Levinson at nathan.levinson@rutgers.edu. The individual who is hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. For more information:
Rutgers School of Business-Camden: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/ Rutgers University-Camden: http://www.camden.rutgers.edu/ Diversity at Rutgers University-Camden: http://diversity.camden.rutgers.edu/index.html Rutgers University: http://www.rutgers.edu/ Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA0842 Posting Open Date 08/21/2024 Posting Close Date
Reporting to the Dean and serving on the Dean’s cabinet, the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs will also manage and strategically develop the Student Engagement, Empowerment, and Development (SEED) office which is responsible for holistic professional development of business students. The Associate Dean, working closely with area heads, will be responsible for developing course schedules and identifying appropriate faculty to teach in the programs. The Associate Dean services as the Ex-Officio head of the Undergraduate committee, oversees policies, process and curricula and assessment to meet pedagogical and accreditation goals.
The Associate Dean will have no teaching responsibilities throughout the duration of their term. This is a non-aligned administrative position that reverts to a faculty position upon completion of term(s). Preferred start date is July 1, 2025. Position subject to budget approval.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In collaboration with the Dean, develop a compelling vision for the school’s undergraduate programs, including positioning, and brand identity. Translate this vision into specific objectives, goals and strategies. Identifying synergies across programs to achieve reputation and enrollment targets. Provide administration oversight to the undergraduate staff in terms of admissions, advising, student services, and engagement to ensure strong recruitment and retention into all undergraduate programs. Work with the undergraduate curriculum committee to create high quality academic content for each program, improve coordination of content across programs and ensure that the highest quality of academic standards is maintained. Form collaborative relationships with other units within and outside the campus to ensure smooth operations to support undergraduate student admissions, retention, and placement. Develop strategic metrics and dashboards to measure success and identify areas for improvement. Provide oversight for the assurance of learning and assessment processes AACSB compliance and ensure that the College uses the feedback for continuous improvement of the various graduate programs. Streamline and manage strategic direction and operations of the SEED office to ensure broad student engagement and participation. Collaborate with the business honors program director to elevate academic excellence for the program and ensure distinctive student experiences. Engage with local high schools through programs such as BizEd and Summer Bootcamps to support student recruitment and college readiness. Collaborate with and support Off-campus program advisors and ensure delivery of quality programs at multiple off-campus locations including Mt. Laurel, NJ; Blackwood, NJ; Freehold, NJ; and/or Princeton, NJ. Other duties related to undergraduate programs as developed in collaboration with Office of the Dean.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in relevant academic area within business Excellent research record befitting appointment as tenured Associate or Full Professor at RSBC Experience teaching, interacting with, and mentoring undergraduate students Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations Demonstrated skills in a leadership capacity as program director, department chair, assistant/associate dean, or other capacity Preferred qualifications
Experience with AACSB and/or other regional accreditation bodies/processes The search will emphasize Rutgers’ commitment to excellence. We seek the broadest possible applicant pool, welcoming applications from diverse groups including historically under-represented minorities, from women, and candidates with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.
About Rutgers-Camden and Rutgers School of Business – CamdenThe Rutgers-Camden campus is in southern New Jersey just across the Delaware River from downtown Philadelphia, with easy access to Atlantic City, New York, and Washington D.C. The campus serves over 6,500 students in undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs. An AACSB accredited institution, the RSBC has 53 full-time faculty, a strong base of part-time faculty, and 33 staff serving its 1700+ students. Nearly 1200 undergraduate students learn through its on-campus, off-campus, and online business degrees, and over 590+ graduate students are enrolled in its MBA, specialized master’s degrees, and graduate certificates. The RSBC has a diverse, world-class faculty committed to high-quality scholarly research, teaching, and service. Application materials should include vita, research, references and/or reference letters, research papers. Review of applicants will begin immediately, but the position will be held open until filled. Questions can be directed to Nathan Levinson at nathan.levinson@rutgers.edu. The individual who is hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. For more information:
Rutgers School of Business-Camden: http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/ Rutgers University-Camden: http://www.camden.rutgers.edu/ Diversity at Rutgers University-Camden: http://diversity.camden.rutgers.edu/index.html Rutgers University: http://www.rutgers.edu/ Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA0842 Posting Open Date 08/21/2024 Posting Close Date
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