Assistant Dean - Plaster School of Business

About the role

The Assistant Dean is a 12-month staff role supporting the Plaster School of Business and Dean of the College of Business, Communication, and Technology. This role facilitates the efficient operation of the PSB.

Responsibilities

• Tracking and execution of strategic initiatives and various operational projects.
• Cooking administrative functions across multiple academic and operational units in the PSB and across the institution.
• Managing projects, including data analysis, and reporting to support institutional goals.
• Aiding with ensuring PSB’s compliance with university policies and accreditation standards by creating and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Managing responses to university-level requests for information (Crossroads, Board meeting highlights, etc.).
• Completing staff hiring, onboarding, and serving as the staff mentor.
• Supervising staff as assigned and facilitating collaboration among staff to enhance operational efficiency and faculty support.
• Managing student concerns and issues.
• In collaboration with content area faculty, managing adjunct faculty.
• Aiding with facilitating faculty and staff development efforts.
• Processing graduation applications.
• Aiding in the development and implementation of initiatives to improve student enrollment, engagement, and success.
• Facilitating the PSB student advisory board.
• Managing facilities requests/maintenance updates.
• Managing grant deadlines and reporting.
• Facilitating ADC/PLA requests.
• Cooking various meetings, including agenda preparation, document distribution, and follow-up actions.
• Representing the PSB at meetings, events, and committees as needed.
• Representing the PSB in the community as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in a university setting.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines; strong interpersonal/collaboration skills; strong attention to detail, time management, project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; knowledge of general higher education operations; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Banner; valid driver's license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree; experience with AACSB accreditation; experience with grants.