Associate Dean, College of Business and Economics

About the role

The Associate Dean of the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) is responsible for overseeing graduate, undergraduate, and special programs and advising services. This role also involves strategic planning, curriculum development, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an up-to-date, market-driven curriculum.
• Supervises Advising, Placement, and Graduate Center.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for organizational and operational improvements.
• Serves as an essential member of University and College Committees.
• Works closely with the Dean on strategic planning issues.

Requirements

• Appointed full professor at one of CSULA CBE’s academic departments.
• Established record in teaching, service, and scholarship from an accredited institution.
• Two years of leadership experience in a program, department, college, university, or business environment.
• Experience with program review and assessment under the AACSB standards and/or other accreditation processes.
• Knowledge and familiarity with curriculum development, student advising, staff management and development, and instructional technology development and support.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a shared governance environment or similar organizational setting; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, including faculty, staff, and all levels of administration.
• Ability to act decisively under stressful situations.
• Interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in administrative and supervisory roles is desirable.
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment; working on a large urban university or college campus; with international programs and international students; and managing programs at geographically dispersed campuses (e.g., satellite campuses).
• Knowledge of the most recent AACSB standards and reaffirmation of accreditation process or other accreditation processes.
• Knowledge of and experience leading in many/most of the following areas: Data driven program review and assessment under the AACSB standards and/or other accreditation processes; program (re)design, curricular innovation, and curriculum development; budgets, scheduling, and course assignments; student advising, admissions, enrollment and maintaining cooperative relationships with students; faculty development and support for RSCA and teaching excellence; staff management and professional development; and instructional technology development and support.
• Ability to navigate and lead difficult conversations.
• Record of significant and successful involvement and leadership in college and university organizational units.

Skills

Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. Proficiency in data analysis and innovative problem-solving are also key.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$6,391 - $22,119 monthly, with a budgeted hiring salary range of $15,000 - $16,250 monthly.

Schedule

The position is full-time and permanent.