Associate Dean of Programs Job at University of Colorado
University of Colorado Denver, CO 80217
University of Colorado | CU Denver
Denver Business School
Associate Dean of Programs
Position #00799171– Requisition #27640
CU Denver Business School has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search:
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The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
The University of Colorado, Denver (CU Denver) Business School, located in the heart of downtown Denver, seeks a visionary and collaborative leader for the position of Associate Dean of Programs. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean will be joining an entrepreneurial leadership team and School at an exciting time of strategic growth. The Business School has the opportunity to leverage its prime location and a community of dedicated faculty and staff to be the top-choice business school in Denver. The School will be looking to the new Associate Dean to help refine and develop Business School programming to grow enrollment, promote collaborations within the Business School and intra- and interdisciplinary connections across CU Denver and the CU system, and ensure all Business School programming is competitive and serves the needs of a highly diverse student body, community partners, and Denver businesses and industry.
The CU Denver Business School is conveniently located downtown and serves approximately 1,800 undergraduate students and 1,600 graduate students, offering academic excellence in a vibrant urban setting. The School grants a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, MBA degrees, Specialized Master of Science degrees and various professional certificates. The School is also working on rolling out a Doctor of Business Administration in Health Administration in 2023. Academic disciplines include accounting, business analytics, finance, information systems, international business, management, and marketing. The Business School offers more graduate programs than any other business school in Colorado, with specialized options that allow students to tailor their degree to their career goals. Among the top urban research schools in the US, CU's Business School has been recognized for the research productivity of its faculty. In 2020, the Texas A&M/University of Georgia Ranking of Management Departments ranked CU Denver Business School's Management Department as 16th in per capita faculty research productivity and 62nd overall faculty research productivity. The CU Denver Business School prides itself on being AACSB globally-accredited while having a highly diverse student body, with over 50% of its undergraduate student body identifying as first-generation and/or students of color.
As Colorado’s only public urban research university, CU Denver educates a diverse student body through quality academics, ambitious research and creative work, and civic engagement in the city. CU Denver offers the quality education that the University of Colorado is known for at an exceptional value. CU Denver and the Business School are committed to equity by opening doors and lowering barriers to success, and teaching and developing inclusive leaders.
It is a pivotal time at the Business School after the arrival of an experienced Dean in 2020, Dr. Scott Dawson; the adoption of their five-year, dynamic strategic plan; and the recent rollout of new branding. The School is ready to evolve and will be looking to the new Associate Dean to help determine the appropriate programming and operational infrastructure within their units of oversight for the School to thrive well into the future. Faculty and staff enjoy working for the Business School, describing the environment as dynamic, supportive, and entrepreneurial, which is ripe ground to come together and strategize for improved efficiencies and programming, enrollment growth, augmenting student success and equity efforts, and continuing to build community within the School to better position themselves in a competitive landscape through the use of data and assessment. In doing so, the Associate Dean will work closely with CU Denver and the Business School to provide leadership for a set of key opportunities and challenges:
- Provide a vision and strategy in alignment with the strategic plan to grow enrollment, support student success, and promote academic excellence
- Grow enrollment while ensuring the success of a highly diverse student body
- Ensure that undergraduate and graduate programs are innovative and responsive to student and industry needs, and adhere to AACSB standards
- Determine the appropriate infrastructure for growth and innovation
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for the role will be $180,000 to $225,000.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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Diversity and Equity:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- An earned doctorate in a business field or field closely related to business.
- Minimum two years’ experience in higher education as a department chair, director or associate dean.
- A record of teaching, scholarship, and service excellence, sufficient to qualify for the rank of Associate Professor or higher in the Business School.
- Must be a Scholarly Academic or Practice Academic under Business School and AACSB guidelines.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AACSB accreditation.
- Experience with an urban campus and community and/or experience with a diverse community.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of industry trends to guide academic priorities.
- Experience with curricular development and the ability to establish interdisciplinary courses and/or programs.
- Experience with assessment (assurance of learning).
- Experience bridging multiple constituency groups to determine and execute strategy.
- Experience teaching or administering online, hybrid/blended, or other non-traditional course delivery formats.
- Experience with PeopleSoft or another student information system.
- A track record of partnering with a breadth of offices and disciplines to develop, inspire, communicate, and operationalize a shared vision and strategic plan.
- A demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships across professional disciplines.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of enrollment management best practices; and a track record of success in branding and marketing strategies applicable to student recruitment.
- Strong understanding of AACSB accreditation processes and course allocation to ensure that students are meeting standards necessary to enter the workforce.
- Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills, grounded in transparency and the spirit of shared governance and collaboration to facilitate positive relationships with all constituents of the Business School community, including faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
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