Associate Dean, Undergraduate & Graduate Programs, Lucas College of Business

About the Role

The Associate Dean for Undergraduate & Graduate Programs in the College of Business reports directly to the Dean of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business (LCoB) and is a member of the LCoB management team. This role serves as the administrative head of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and executive education programs, overseeing day-to-day operations and representing the College in strategic initiatives. The Associate Dean may assume the role of the Dean in their absence and collaborates with university leadership, other CSU campuses, and the broader business community.

The Lucas College and Graduate School of Business offers a range of programs, including:

• Undergraduate program with 14 concentrations
• Graduate programs: MBA (Early Career and Professional formats), MS in Accountancy & Analytics, MS in Financial Analytics, MS in Taxation, and MS in Transportation Management
• Partner programs: MS in Medical Product Development Management, MS in Engineering Management, and MS in Biotechnology
• Non-degree programs: Advanced certificates in Accounting, Business Analytics, Global Leadership, Taxation, and Transportation Management
• Executive education programs, including the EMBA Consortium and custom international partnerships

The incumbent must demonstrate leadership, management, and collaborative skills, working transparently with students, faculty, and staff while adhering to university compliance training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage undergraduate enrollment, impaction planning, retention efforts, and student academic welfare.
• Oversee the development and delivery of the BSBA degree through SJSU Online, collaborating with program directors and campus units.
• Coordinate with curriculum committees to maintain cutting-edge course content and relevance.
• Direct enrollment management, rankings, and marketing communications for all undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Design and pursue initiatives to enhance educational quality and the reputation of SJSU and LCoB domestically and internationally.
• Support Assurance of Learning (AoL) efforts aligned with AACSB standards, ensuring assessment processes integrate with curriculum oversight.
• Oversee relations with Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE), including fee income, faculty payments, and program compliance.
• Maintain economic viability of programs, working with the Dean and Director of Resources & Operations to manage revenues and costs.
• Oversee recruiting, admitting, advising, scheduling, retaining, and graduating students in state-supported and non-state-supported programs.
• Manage collaborations with partner institutions and executive/professional education programs.
• Implement programs to benefit students and faculty, ensuring compliance with SJSU and CSU requirements.
• Oversee graduate program directors, EMBA Consortium Director, and executive education directors, including their training and development.
• Resolve student issues outside normal admission or retention policies, exercising signature authority on petitions and forms.
• Champion programs promoting student access and manage student concerns/complaints.
• Coordinate with instructional design services for curriculum development.
• Recommend initiatives to improve service quality, branding, and outreach efforts.
• Develop, communicate, and maintain guidelines, policies, and procedures for curricular and student service functions.

Requirements

• A relevant doctoral degree or appropriate terminal degree as specified by AACSB standards.
• Three years of relevant administrative experience in a business or academic setting.
• Academic qualification per AACSB standards.
• A record of scholarly work and teaching sufficient for tenure as a full professor in an AACSB-accredited business school.

Skills & Qualifications

• Leadership and management skills with a collaborative, transparent approach.
• Ability to implement strategic plans and communicate a vision for the College.
• Strong organizational awareness and grasp of university policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Creative problem-solving and ability to re-engineer processes for College goals.
• Experience in hiring, training, and appraising staff performance.
• Familiarity with AACSB standards and a comprehensive metropolitan university environment.
• Experience in a unionized employment environment (faculty and staff).
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, including AI, and their ethical, equitable application in higher education.
• Ability to lead teams in adopting and integrating new technologies for institutional effectiveness and student success.
• Visionary skills to transform ideas into programs and products.
• Demonstrated leadership in working with faculty, students, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in open, transparent, and collegial communication environments.
• Experience collaborating with university, community, and industry constituents.
• Experience leading continuous improvement in program design and enhancement.
• Demonstrated experience with AACSB accreditation standards.