Chair - School of Business

About the role

Meredith College is seeking a chair for the Business Department. Chairs at Meredith are faculty leaders responsible for overseeing academic quality, curriculum alignment, faculty performance, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Department Curriculum:
  • Overtake curriculum development and revisions for the department
  • Review and assess academic programs offered by the department
  • Audit general education outcomes in core courses taught within the department
  • Initiate new academic programs and projects when appropriate
• Department Operations:
  • Manage course schedules that serve program and student needs
  • Manage course registrations and instructor assignments
  • Oversee the department's fiscal operations; develop and regularly monitor the department budget
  • Review and revise department information published in the college catalog
  • Manage the maintenance of departmental print and electronic records, including websites
• Personnel:
  • Recruit, appoint, and supervise faculty in conjunction with the provost
  • Evaluate faculty and staff performance
  • Support and oversee the overall development of the department faculty and staff
  • Recruit, appoint, and supervise department staff and student assistants
  • Review faculty and staff grievances within the department
• Students:
  • Recruit and retain students in the department's programs
  • Cook up student advising and reviews of degree progress
  • Evaluate student transfer credit
  • Review student academic appeals and grievances

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate or terminal degree in a business; preference given to specialty area in strategic management, marketing, or economics.

Skills

• In-depth understanding of academic policies, curriculum development, and accreditation processes
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage budgets and personnel effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Prominent ability to support faculty research, student success initiatives, and community engagement
• Demonstrated competency in data-driven decision-making

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

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Schedule

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