Dean (College Of Business)

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At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together!

Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.

With diversity and inclusion at the forefront of Westcliff’s core values, we promote a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness regardless of, but not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together!

At Westcliff University, marketing is about understanding people — and building awareness about how our products/services can satisfy their needs. We’re looking for an experienced and versatile Marketing Manager who is hungry to do this and more. Our ideal candidate has experience developing and executing marketing campaigns while managing and inspiring a team. He/she will be comfortable with day-to-day marketing activities, as well as long-term strategy, thriving with tight deadlines and changing needs. If you are a people-person who loves the rewarding challenge of building a brand, we want to hear from you.

The Dean, College of Business reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of the College of Business serves as administrative officer of the College of Business and, as such, should provide vision and leadership to the college. Areas of responsibility in this position include articulating strategic vision; managing the strategic planning process; ensuring academic integrity in college programs; overseeing faculty and staff selection, retention, promotion, and evaluation processes; encouraging and supporting excellence in teaching, research/scholarly activity and service; promoting collegiality and collaborative relationships internally and externally; managing the fiscal well-being of the college; and promoting alumni and donor relations.

This role can be performed remotely with the understanding that visits to our campus in Irvine, CA on an as needed basis is mandatory. Approximately 25%.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in a college-related discipline.
• A distinguished record of accomplishment in the areas of teaching, research, and service
• A record of commitment to program growth and academic excellence.
• Demonstrated commitment to servant leadership, inclusive excellence, and personal and professional integrity.Supports Vice President of Academic Affairs/CAO with curriculum initiatives
• Evidence of strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards.
• A record of progressively more responsible administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management.

Specific job responsibilities for the Dean include:

• Other duties as assigned.
• Working to maintain and cultivate relationships with alumni and friends of the college in order to secure financial resources through development efforts and initiatives.
• Fostering an environment of innovation, collegiality, collaboration, inclusivity, and support where faculty, staff, and students thrive.
• Identifying, attracting, and strategically managing financial resources for the college.
• Fostering and supporting relationships with the regional business community, in particular encouraging and supporting business and economic outreach activities and fostering collaboration among the outreach units.
• Managing a strategic and fiscally sound annual budget.
• Overseeing the recruitment, appointment, review, and professional development of faculty and staff.
• Working collegially and collaboratively with leadership across campus to support the priorities of the campus.
• Providing internal leadership and mentorship to department chairs, faculty, staff, and students.
• Supporting college branding and marketing efforts to enhance the college’s visibility and reputation.
• Providing transformative leadership and advocacy for the college and university
• Supporting and advancing college and university assessment efforts and strategies.
• Representing the college and university to governing and accreditation bodies, community at local, regional, national, and international levels.
• Promoting the value of education as envisioned by the university
• Creating a strategic vision and managing strategic planning processes aligned with broader university strategic goals.
• Providing leadership to the Program Advisory Board, fostering engagement with the college both internally and externally.
• Providing leadership to initiatives that foster and enhance inclusive excellence as well as multicultural and global competence in the college.
• Assuring ongoing quality and continuous improvement in the college’s academic program array at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and in both traditional and online programs.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Dental insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Westcliff University abides by OSHA safety guidelines.

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Budgeting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Educational leadership: 5 years (Required)
• Academic Program Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Higher education teaching: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location