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Dean, School of Business and Management
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Position Number: 5764257
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Business - Business Law

Dean, School of Business and Management

Job no: 497123

SUNY Budget Title: Dean (Business)
Salary Level/Grade: MP2
Work type: Full time
Location: Brockport, NY
Department: School of Business and Management
Categories: Management & Professional
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Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

Job Summary: SUNY Brockport invites applicants to apply for the Dean of The School of Business and Management. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School. The Dean is administratively responsible to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the successful development of academic policy and the maintenance of academic quality. The person in the role will recruit and hire faculty members, especially at the senior level. They will coordinate curriculum development as well as develop the college budget. They will work in collaboration with our advancement team to foster and maintain relationships with alumni and donors as well as engaging with faculty committees, School Leadership, Department Chairs, the Academic Affairs Leadership Team, University leadership, and industry/community partners to advance the Strategic Plan of the University and the Division. The Dean serves as the intellectual leader of the School, fostering a sense of community across departments and an environment in which educational, research, scholarship, creative activity, and public engagement can flourish. The Dean is responsible for maintaining the quality and stewardship of academic programs; managing the School's human and fiscal resources; creating a positive work and learning environment that supports a culture of equity, inclusion, and kindness; and representing the School to external constituencies and audiences. Working in collaboration with other Deans and senior administrators, the Dean of the School of Business and Management supports and promotes the mission, vision and values of the University. The School is organized into the following departments; Accounting Economics and Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration and the Small Business Development Center.

Minimum Qualifications:
Either
o A master's degree accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university at the time of appointment within a discipline appropriate to the School of Business and Management and a minimum of 10 years' leadership experience in a for-profit or non-profit business environment. OR
o A terminal degree accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university at the time of appointment in a business-related discipline and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a for-profit or non-profit business environment.

Proven supervisory experience with demonstrated expertise in personnel management.
Demonstrated ability to work across a wide range of academic disciplines and the ability to serve as an advocate for all the programs represented in the School of Business and Management.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and make resource allocation decisions that support and promote the competing needs of units within the School.
Experience building partnerships with alumni, community leaders, and other engaged constituencies.
Demonstrated project planning and management, time management, and priority setting skills.
Ability to work successfully in a high stress environment, handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and a history of on-time delivery of projects; project coordination; and anticipation of issues.
Knowledge of and experience with assessment and continuous improvement of academic programs.
Commitment to shared governance and collaboration across disciplines.
A commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Preferred Qualifications:

A distinguished record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, appropriate for appointment at the academic rank of full professor.
A successful record of academic administrative leadership as a Department Chairperson, Program Director, Associate Dean or Dean for a minimum of three years.
Experience working with external accreditations.
A history and awareness of the unique needs of students and faculty in support of online programs.
Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, with demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people. Must have the ability to work as a team member, foster a cooperative work environment, and maintain effective relationships.
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
Salary and Benefits: The minimum salary for this position is $176,308.
This position is benefits eligible; Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport! This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Application Instructions: Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

New York State Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.brockport.edu/cw/en-us/job/497123/dean-school-of-business-and-management