George Washington University
Dean, School of Business
George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
I. JOB OVERVIEWJob Description Summary:The RoleThe George Washington University's School of Business (GWSB) seeks a forward-thinking, innovative, and dynamic academic leader, with demonstrated experience and proven success in building collaborative programs across a university, delivering operational excellence, building a vibrant organizational culture and raising funds to support these initiatives as its next Dean.The Dean will join at an exciting and critical moment for the University. With the recent inauguration of a new President and the University's recent inclusion in the Association of American Universities (AAU), there is a window of opportunity to position the School of Business as an integral part of the University's elevated research mandate, to seize upon opportunities for collaboration and partnership with other academic units across the institution, to build momentum with other brand-defining programs with Fortune 500 companies and Federal Government agencies on the doorsteps of GW, and to further raise the School's own national and international research profile.The next Dean will inherit a school that is well-positioned to continue its success in a competitive, changing market, with distinct assets and advantages to leverage in a crowded business school landscape. Sustaining this momentum going forward will require new and strategic investments in the student, faculty, and staff experience including, but not limited to, a focus on research capacity (including doctoral programs), undergraduate and graduate student recruitment, and alumni engagement.The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of GWSB and reports to the Provost. The Dean's team includes the Vice Dean for Faculty and Research, Vice Dean for Graduate Programs, Vice Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Vice Dean for Executive Programs, and Vice Dean for Strategy. An Executive Committee, comprising the Dean, Vice Deans, Chief Diversity Officer, and Department Chairs, provides oversight of the School.ResponsibilitiesAs chief academic and administrative officer of GWSB, the Dean is responsible for providing leadership for the following specific activities:Leadership and Strategic Planning:
In collaboration with the faculty, staff, students, and alumni, the Dean develops and articulates the long-range vision, specific strategies, and detailed administrative and fiscal plans to catalyze a strong undergraduate and graduate student experience, improve student placement outcomes, ensure the excellence of faculty research, teaching, and outreach, as well as champion an outstanding and positive staff experience.Faculty Appointments:
As the School's academic leader, the Dean, in concert with the faculty, is responsible for the recruitment, appointment, promotion, and tenure of faculty in GWSB; in doing so, the Dean ensures that the University's objectives, with respect to the quality and diversity of the faculty, are met or exceeded.Budgetary and Administrative Oversight:
The Dean is responsible for all aspects of GWSB's budget, consistent with the University's financial guidelines. Other principal areas of administrative responsibility include the allocation, stewardship of, and planning for academic facilities, as well as the establishment of effective internal controls within the School.Stewardship and Development:
The Dean has primary responsibility for articulating, developing, and implementing the philanthropic aspirations of GWSB, in conjunction with the long-range plans of the School and the University, and in cultivating new donors and existing relationships.Multidisciplinary Partnerships:
The Dean is responsible for managing GWSB's engagement in cross-campus, multidisciplinary partnerships, along with partnerships with companies and institutions including Fortune 500 firms and Federal Government agencies.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, Master's degree, or higher, in a relevant area of study preferred. Relevant experience must include at least 6 years of senior leadership/executive level experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.Preferred Qualifications:Pivotal CriteriaThe successful candidate for this position must possess superior academic credentials and a record of scholarly achievement that merit appointment with tenure at the rank of professor in one of the school's departments, together with the following capabilities and experience:Strategic and Organizational Management:
The Dean will be an experienced academic leader with a track record of success in large, complex organizations.Support Faculty in Research and Teaching:
The next Dean will work with departments to recruit and retain top faculty.Stakeholder and External Engagement:
The Dean will bring a record of developing mutually beneficial partnerships with external institutions.Student-Centered Leader:
The Dean will demonstrate a commitment to GW's student-first approach.Fundraising:
The next Dean will be a strong leader in inspiring alumni, families, friends, and industry.Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
The Dean will convey a consistent commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Global Outlook and Interdisciplinary Appreciation:
The Dean will bring an evident global outlook.
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In collaboration with the faculty, staff, students, and alumni, the Dean develops and articulates the long-range vision, specific strategies, and detailed administrative and fiscal plans to catalyze a strong undergraduate and graduate student experience, improve student placement outcomes, ensure the excellence of faculty research, teaching, and outreach, as well as champion an outstanding and positive staff experience.Faculty Appointments:
As the School's academic leader, the Dean, in concert with the faculty, is responsible for the recruitment, appointment, promotion, and tenure of faculty in GWSB; in doing so, the Dean ensures that the University's objectives, with respect to the quality and diversity of the faculty, are met or exceeded.Budgetary and Administrative Oversight:
The Dean is responsible for all aspects of GWSB's budget, consistent with the University's financial guidelines. Other principal areas of administrative responsibility include the allocation, stewardship of, and planning for academic facilities, as well as the establishment of effective internal controls within the School.Stewardship and Development:
The Dean has primary responsibility for articulating, developing, and implementing the philanthropic aspirations of GWSB, in conjunction with the long-range plans of the School and the University, and in cultivating new donors and existing relationships.Multidisciplinary Partnerships:
The Dean is responsible for managing GWSB's engagement in cross-campus, multidisciplinary partnerships, along with partnerships with companies and institutions including Fortune 500 firms and Federal Government agencies.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, Master's degree, or higher, in a relevant area of study preferred. Relevant experience must include at least 6 years of senior leadership/executive level experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.Preferred Qualifications:Pivotal CriteriaThe successful candidate for this position must possess superior academic credentials and a record of scholarly achievement that merit appointment with tenure at the rank of professor in one of the school's departments, together with the following capabilities and experience:Strategic and Organizational Management:
The Dean will be an experienced academic leader with a track record of success in large, complex organizations.Support Faculty in Research and Teaching:
The next Dean will work with departments to recruit and retain top faculty.Stakeholder and External Engagement:
The Dean will bring a record of developing mutually beneficial partnerships with external institutions.Student-Centered Leader:
The Dean will demonstrate a commitment to GW's student-first approach.Fundraising:
The next Dean will be a strong leader in inspiring alumni, families, friends, and industry.Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
The Dean will convey a consistent commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Global Outlook and Interdisciplinary Appreciation:
The Dean will bring an evident global outlook.
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