Dean Of College Of Business

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Job Posting Title:

Dean of College of Business

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUA Chancellor- Department of Academic and Student Affairs (Elizabeth Milton Beard (00007643))

Work Location:

LSU- Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

Dean, College of Business

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs

POSITION TITLE: Dean, College of Business

SUPERVISOR: Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

PURPOSE: The Dean of the College of Business at LSU of Alexandria serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the college. This position provides visionary leadership for planning, developing, and implementing academic programs that support student success and align with workforce needs. The Dean is responsible for the overall management of faculty and staff within the college, representation of college priorities to university-wide academic leadership, and coordination of academic programming with business community partnerships. The Dean promotes a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. The Dean is a 12-month, academic employee.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership for all academic programs within the College of Business.
• Facilitate and grow strategic partnerships with local and regional business communities.
• Collaborate with the LSUA Small Business Development Center to align academic programs, faculty expertise, and student opportunities with entrepreneurial support services and small business outreach.
• Supervise department chairs in curriculum planning, course scheduling, and faculty teaching assignments.
• Manage accreditation processes for all academic programs within the College of Business in collaboration with department chairs.
• Recruit, retain, evaluate, and develop faculty in collaboration with department chairs.
• Support faculty development, evaluation, and equitable distribution of responsibilities.
• Foster a positive climate of open communication among faculty, staff, students, and university leadership.
• Ensure high standards of academic advising, student support, and retention strategies.
• Oversee the preparation and management of college budgets.
• Lead initiatives in assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement aligned with institutional goals.
• Represent the College of Business on institutional committees, including Deans Council.
• Facilitate public relations and community engagement efforts for the college.
• Provide instructional support by teaching one course/3 credit hours per academic year in the candidate's field of expertise.
• Promote the integration of educational technology and innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chancellor or the Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic and Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in business or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated administrative and leadership experience in higher education or a business/industry setting.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to regional economic development and small business support.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DBA, JD) in business or a closely related field. Candidates with an exceptional record of career or industry experience and leadership will be considered.
• Experience building partnerships with businesses or community organizations.
• Familiarity with AACSB, ACBSP, or other business school accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and faculty development.
• Experience with strategic planning, assessment, or accreditation processes.

HOURS: Eight (8) hours per day, Monday- Friday 40 hours a week. Additional hours worked as needed.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu.

Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education. Background check is required for hire.

Application Instructions:

Please attach a Resume, a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts in one single PDF. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Posting Date:

May 28, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu